Musical memories Summer Concert

Musical memories Summer Concert ' Summer Songs'

Refreshments available 

The concept of using music to help trigger the recall of those with memory difficulties has been around for a while. There was a ‘singing for the brain’ group organised by the Alzheimer’s Society which ran in Southborough for some time.  Sadly it closed due to funding issues.  Music is such a powerful therapy for so many older people, not just those living with dementia. So Christine Parker of Tonbridge Dementia Friendly Community was overjoyed when Tonbridge Lion Richard and his wife Julie approached her and asked if there was a need in Tonbridge for a music group of this type.

The following a "trial run"the first session was held on 17 Oct 2019 and the group met every fortnight until the COVID pandemic prevented gatherings.

On Thursday 4 November 2021 we restarted our Musical Memories at Tonbridge Methodist Church. Lion President Richard Hill leads the singing whilst Chris Coverly on the keyboard provided the music.