Location
Dorset and Hampshire
Dorset and Hampshire
Group songwriting projects. Nature connection activities. Singing for people with dementia.
I’m a folk singer and songwriter (www.amyhopwood.co.uk/music) as well as a qualified Natural Voice Practitioner, Song Therapist and Coach. Through “The Songwriting Project”, I develop and deliver community based singing and songwriting projects, on a range of topics and with a variety of groups and funding streams, but with a common theme of increasing people’s happiness, confidence and social connection. The projects are usually short-term, lasting 8-10 weeks, so please see my website or social media pages for the latest offerings.
I also lead the weekly Forget-me-not Singing Club for people with dementia and/or Parkinson’s disease. We meet in Brockenhurst, New Forest on Friday afternoons – see group details for more info.
What is it?
The Forget-me-not Singing Club is primarily aimed at people living with dementia and/or Parkinson’s disease and their friends, but anyone else who just fancies a good sing on a Friday afternoon would be very welcome to join us!
Songs are from a range of genres and eras – folk songs, pop songs, songs from films and even from Scouts/Guides and school days. We also follow the seasons and come up with some special songs to suit the time of year.
The singing is fun and friendly and there’s no need to worry if you think you are not much of a singer, or a bit rusty – all voices are welcome!
(I am also looking for people to help me during the sessions with things like handing out song sheets and making tea. If you would be willing to help, please let me know!)
Date and time:
We meet at 2pm for about an hour and a half every Friday (with short breaks for holidays).
Location:
The sessions are held in Brockenhurst Methodist Church Hall, Avenue Road, Brockenhurst SO42 7RT. You’ll find the church hall entrance to the left of the main church building.
Getting there:
There are a few parking spaces in front and to both sides of the church, but you can also park for free on the road in front. The church hall is also just a few minutes walk from Brockenhurst railway station (via the gate at the back of the station carpark).
Cost:
£3 per person, which includes free tea/coffee and biscuits.
Get in touch:
I’m very happy to answer any questions you might have, and it would also be really helpful if you could let me know if you are planning to come along (so I can make sure I bring enough song-sheets, and most importantly, biscuits!) Thank you!
Fridays, 2-3.30pm.
