We’re working collaboratively with Purple Angels and BBC Music Day to help bring music to everyone in the UK living with dementia by 2020, using BBC Music Day as a platform
The fifth BBC Music Day takes place on Thursday 26th September with events and broadcasts this week.
The theme this year is music and wellbeing; the power of music to inspire, to bring us together and make a positive impact.We kick started our part of the project with a request for donations of FREE sessions for care homes for our subscribers. Our awesome musical friends weren't shy in coming forward and we've had some brilliant donations.
Here's our lucky 48 homes, care centres and day centres which will be enjoying a FREE musical session during September/October 2019.
Thank you to all of the activity coordinators, managers and care home owners who contacted us wishing to take part in this project.
Catherine Goldsmith, Independent Lives - thanks to Kirstie Davidson, Music for Health Worthing
Michael Butler, Hollyfields Care Home - thanks to Ellie Snowden, Musical Moments South Birmingham & Solihull
Woodcroft Care Home - thanks to Eve Whitmore, Kiddleydivey Shropshire, Mid Wales & Wolverhampton
Stephanie Peel, Lawton Rise Care Home - thanks to Vicky Thornton, Musical Moments Stoke, Crewe and Nantwich
Helen Steward, St Jude's Nursing Home - thanks to Beth Coram, Musical Moments East Surrey
Nicola Newman, Broomhills Care Home - thanks to Maddie Cordes, Maddie4Music
Mandi Sibley, Hartfield House - thanks to Julie Latham, Boogie Beat music and movement Banstead and East Surrey
Louise Arnold, Cornerways Residential Home - thanks to Carole Laine, Cat's Pyjamas Productions
Jaine Spain, Burnworthy House - thanks to Becky, Kiddleydivey Wessex
Gayle Rowley, Linear Park Residential Care Home - thanks to Louise, Kiddleydivey Liverpool
Lyndsey Darnell, Thomas Fields Care Home - thanks to Ann, Musical Moments Stockport .Tameside
Pauline Lavery, Railway Lodge Care Home - thanks to Jackie, Boogie Beat Music and Movement Lisburn and South Belfast
Tracy Hannible, The Lakes Care Centre - thanks to Kathryn, Kiddleydivey Manchester
Megan Hill, Kings Manor Care Home - thanks to Kate, Musica Music, Devon
Lucia Lock, The Grange Care Centre - thanks to Emma, Boogie Beat Music and Movement Cheltenham
Lynn Saunders, Malmesbury Lawn Care Home - thanks to Vicki, Boogie Beat Music and Movement Southsea
Mandy Rowlands, Locks Wood Day Centre - thanks to Marianne Smith Accordian
Tracey Parker, Abbots Wood Court - thanks to Eddie Cole, Valley Voice
Kim Richardson, Highbury Care Home - thanks to Rachael Hickson, Boogie Beat Music & Movement Preston & Fylde
Michele Hoy, Buddleia House - thanks to Jilli, Musical Moments North Nottingham and Derbyshire
Sally May, Brookfeld Care Home - thanks to Lee Wilkinson Ents.
Anne Ellis, Winash Care Home - thanks to Fran, Boogie Beat Music & Movement
Emma Carter, Abbey Court Care Home - thanks to Caroline Hissey, Boogie Beat Music & Movement Staffordshire
Alison Edwards, The Hawthorns Care Home - thanks to Emma, Boogie Beat Music and Movement Cheltenham
Jenni Mack, Craigielea Care Home - thanks to Carole Laine, Cat's Pyjamas Productions
Kathleen Crymble, Kingsgate Care Home - thanks to Nicola, Boogie Beat Music and Movement Lanarkshire
Hayley Ross, Age Uk Hythe & Lyminge - thanks to Maddie Cordes, Maddie4Music
Julie McGlough, The Grange Care Home - thanks to Becky Demaine for her variety show
Aisling Harrison, Tendring Meadows - thanks to Nigel Woodmason for his 50s/60s set
Jenny Spencer Whittington House - thanks to Mark Sweeting - Silent Disco
Susan Bell, The Lodge Care Home - thanks to Becky Demaine for her variety show
Lidia, Cheriton House - thanks to Alyson, Kiddleydivey Bath
Lucie Richardson, South Moor Lodge - thanks to Keeley Callimari, Keeley Vocals
Sarah Speller, Westlands Care Home - thanks to Eleanor Mattley Productions
Danielle Aikenhead, De Brook Lodge - thanks to Jan, Kiddleydivey Manchester East & South
Collette Senior, Ashworth Grange - thanks to Carole Laine, Cat's Pyjamas Productions
Sarah Day, Longmoor Lodge - thanks to Eleanor Mattley Productions
Carol Preddy, Bramble Down Nursing Home - thanks to Kate, Musica Music, Devon
Lydia Brett, Park View Care Home - thanks to Meina, Kiddleydivey Bromley
Susan Gray, Rubislaw Park Care Home - thanks to Carole Laine, Cat's Pyjamas Productions
Kim Richardson, Ambassador Care Home - thanks to Rachael Hickson, Boogie Beat Music & Movement Preston & Fylde
Charlotte Leyland, Sandtoft Residential Home - thanks to Jess, Kiddleydivey Wirral & Chester
Barbara Snook, St Aidan Lodge - thanks to Abbie Brown, Boogie Beat Music & Movement County Durham
Christina Ferreira, Picktree Court - thanks to Abbie, Boogie Beat Music & Movement County Durham
Kelly Goddard, Signature House - thanks to Rosie, Music Dorset
Shane Broomfield, Birdshill Nursing Home - thanks to Rosie, Music Dorset
Charlotte Leyland, Sandtoft Residential Home - thanks to Jess, Kiddleydivey Wirral, Cheshire West & North Wales - Adults
Becki Short is celebrating with a couple of sessions during the week commencing 23rd September:
Shedfield Lodge on 24th September
& an open session (anyone welcome) Wednesday 25th September
Music for the Mind session at Merchistoun Hall in Horndean in association with OmniArts GB and Home Instead Havant.
Geoff Gill is also celebrating during the week perfoming as The Quiet Man
- The Old Garrison, Shoeburyness - raising funds for Care Home Entertainment Fund (CHEF)
& Lynwood Special Needs (to add to a special birthday celebrations)
*** Thank you to everyone that applied to take part in this fantastic project - so sorry that we couldn't involve everyone! ***