25th January 2024 • The HERALD • Page 51 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v WE CARE, YOU CARE FORGET-ME-NOT SINGING CLUB Forget-me-not Singing Club is a fun and friendly singing club for people living with dementia. e club is led by folk singer-songwriter and Natural Voice trained choir leader, Amy Hopwood and runs on Fridays from 2pm to 3.30pm at Brockenhurst Methodist Church Hall, Avenue Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RT. e club is aimed at people living with dementia and their friends, relatives and carers, but anyone else who just fancies a good sing is very welcome to join too. Each session is £3 per person including free tea/ co ee and biscuits. If you would like to go along or have any questions, please contact Amy via email: amy@ thesongwritingproject.co.uk, call: 07590 827887 or visit: www.thesongwritingproject.co.uk Amy Hopwood (Credit Tobias Raven) Right at Home Mid Hampshire Brings the Festive Cheer to the Local Community Local Hampshire homecare provider, Right at Home Mid Hampshire, made this festive season one to remember by hosting a splendid Christmas party on 14th December for over 60 of their clients and their families. Held at Eastleigh’s YMCA, the festivethemed gathering included a delicious Christmas lunch complete with all the trimmings. is was followed by games, including a tombola and a ra e which Right at Home’s CareGivers generously donated prizes for. e event encapsulated the Christmas spirit, lled with the sounds of carols and laughter. e sta went above and beyond, organising a minibus to pick up clients as well as dressing up in festive costumes to add to the joyous mood. One of the highlights of the day was the surprise visit from Santa Claus, who brought smiles to everyone’s faces, as well as plenty of festive treats. Right at Home Mid Hampshire Managing Director, Nick Turner, added: “It has been such a fantastic day. I’m so proud of everyone’s efforts in organising this event, it’s truly embodied the spirit of Christmas. Our CareGivers have gone above and beyond to get everyone here, and it’s so nice to see everyone having such a good time. Our commitment to providing not only care but also companionship and joy to our clients is what makes events like this so meaningful. It’s more than just a party; it’s about creating a sense of community and belonging, especially during a time of year that can be difficult for many. We’re looking forward to continuing this tradition and bringing even more smiles in the future.” Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, Right at Home Mid Hampshire is a local homecare provider delivering personal care and support for clients and their families when needed. Based in Eastleigh, the business also covers Romsey, Test Valley, Meon Valley, Wellow, North Baddesley, Winchester, Chandler’s Ford, Bishopstoke, Horton Heath and Bishops Waltham. For further information about Right at Home Mid Hampshire, visit: www.rightathome.co.uk/midhants Right at Home Mid Hampshire clients enjoying themselves at the Christmas festive party Why not go along for enjoyable a ernoons? ey have a mix of meetings with speakers or entertainment, quizzes or bingo followed by tea and biscuits, sometimes cake! Find them at St John’s Hall, New Road, Hythe SO45 6BP on the first and third Thursday of each month from 1.45pm to 4pm. Join them on Thursday 1st February for a talk by Jane Glennie titled ‘Lady in a Yellow Caravan’, Thursday 15th February for a social and Thursday 7th March for a talk by Shelley Lozano titled ‘Cabaret to Conservation’. FIRST VISIT FREE. Annual subscription £6. Meetings £3 for members. Run by Royal Voluntary Service volunteers. For more information telephone Peter on: 023 8089 1721 or just call in on a club day. EVERGREEN CLUB FOR OVER 60’S
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