Christmas Caledonia – Come and Sing
Song words
Download the song words for the songs we will sing at our Christmas Caledonia – Come and Sing online event on Saturday 11th December 2021. Use them to follow along with singing at the event.
Download the song words for the songs we will sing at our Christmas Caledonia – Come and Sing online event on Saturday 11th December 2021. Use them to follow along with singing at the event.
The event will live-streamed on Zoom, so you can join in from home. We aim to make the occasion as enjoyable as possible for people living with dementia.
Send us a photo of your festive message to feature in our Christmas Caledonia – Come and Sing event on 11th December.
Helpful tips and strategies for communicating effectively with people with dementia.
This guide explains what you should do if the songs you are singing with your group are in copyright and you want to copy lyrics for song sheets, copy sheet music or make a musical arrangement.
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As a group or organisation including people who have dementia in activities there are changes that can be made in premises, often for low or no cost.
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