Residents at Hallmark’s Midford Manor in Bath are welcoming young visitors into the home as part of a new weekly music session run in partnership with The Together Project.
Taking part in the Songs & Smiles session | Photo © Hallmark
Songs & Smiles, which is taking place every Friday in the care home, brings together under-fours, their grown-ups and the residents for music, movement, singing and the chance to develop long-lasting friendships.
Each session held at the residential, dementia and nursing home on Frome Road lasts approximately an hour, with the main activity followed by refreshments and a meet and mingle with residents and the care team.
The purpose of the activity is to reduce loneliness, improve well-being, tackle ageism and unite local communities through inter-generational activities.
Wellbeing co-ordinator at Hallmark Midford Manor Care Home, Kerry Huggins, said: “It has been so great introducing Songs & Smiles to the residents here at Midford Manor. The team and I can already see how much the residents love it.”
Louise Goulden, founder and CEO of The Together Project, which is a national charity, added: “We are absolutely delighted to be bringing Songs & Smiles to Midford Manor.
“Seeing the beaming faces of residents, babies and parents is nothing short of magical.”
Midford Manor’s next Songs & Smiles session will take place on Friday 24th May at 11am. Each session is free, however donations are welcome.
For further information visit thetogetherproject.org.uk/songs-and-smiles.
