A popular singing group in Solihull for people living with dementia and their carers is to double the number of sessions it is able to offer.

From January, Solihull Memory Singers will now meet weekly on Thursdays at The Onward Club in Chelmsley Wood, thanks to funding from the Heart of England Community Foundation.

The group is open to anyone with dementia or other neurological condition, and their carers. It
helps people with the conditions enjoy the well-known therapeutic, social and cognitive benefits of
music as well as offering a valuable opportunity to connect with loved ones through singing.

Solihull is one of three Memory Singers groups run by the Warwick-based choir and music charity Armonico Consort whose professional musicians have been specially trained in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society’s Singing for the Brain initiative. A workshop leader and pianist take participants through fun and friendly sessions featuring a wide range of music.

As well as being keen to hear from potential participants, Armonico are also on the lookout for volunteers to lend a hand during the sessions. For more information, visit: armonico.org.uk