Page 50 • The HERALD • 8th December 2022 v FOR GOOD ADVICE, ASK YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v WE CARE, YOU CARE Dementia Services in Romsey 2023 - New Dates Added for a Trial ‘Singing’ Group Members of Greenbuttercup CIC are delighted to announce that in 2023 they will be adding a further activity group to their usual twice-monthly programme for people living with Dementia and their carers/relatives. It has been well-documented that music and singing stimulates people living with Dementia. Like everything else, Dementia-friendly choirs and music groups stopped in March 2020, and although some continued or re-started via zoom, there are still few face-to-face groups currently in the Romsey area. When asked what activity they would like to do, members of Greenbuttercup CIC’s existing activity groups always say ‘sing’. So, with the Winter months upon us, and more people wanting to access their services than ever before, it seemed the ideal time for Greenbuttercup CIC to trial a monthly ‘Singing’ group and bring the joy of music to those living in the continual ‘Lockdown’ that is Dementia. A local singer/guitarist called Traci Kennedy has been booked on the fourth Friday of the month from January to April 2023. is will not be a ‘choir’, rather an informal social gathering with the opportunity to sing along to well-known songs – mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. ey will keep the same time, place, and cost as for the other groups. The programme for January 2023: Friday 6th January: Arts & Crafts - ‘Painting on Stones’, Friday 20th January: Reminiscence Activity Group - ‘Victorian Magic Lantern Show’. Dressed in the attire of a Victorian Lanternist, Alan Brindle will use slides from pre-cinema days for a show entitled ‘Victorian Humour’. Friday 27th January: Singing - with Traci Kennedy. All sessions are held from 10.30am-12.30pm in the Green Room, Plaza eatre, Romsey, SO51 8JA - which is a fully accessible and COVIDsecure venue. Limited parking is available behind the eatre, and entry is by the side door, up the ramp. A £3 charge per person covers all activities and tea/co ee - rst ‘Arts & Cra s’ session is free, so you can nd out if it is a suitable activity. Activities can be adapted for any stage of Dementia or ability. Some COVID-precautions will remain in place for added safety. Places are, therefore, limited so booking is essential. For further information or to book a place, please contact Pamela on: 01794 501605 or email: Pamela@ shadow26.plus.com Somewhere Warm, Friendly and Local to Visit! In the cold December weather, why not spend some time at the Hanger Farm ‘Barn Boutique’? Locally made art and cra s will be available at the Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Aikman Lane, Totton, SO40 8FT which could make perfect and unique Christmas Gi s and anything you buy supports the Minstead Trust charity. e boutique will be open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm and whenever there is a show or event. For further details please visit: www. minsteadtrust .org.uk/hanger-farm/ whats-on/?onpage=3 or telephone 023 8066 7683. CAROLS ON THE MARINA In Victorian days, the Waits, wrapped in scarves and heavy coats sang carols under the street gas-lights. Nowadays at Hythe Marina the lights are electric but the advice is still the same – wrap up warmly! as you go to sing some favourite carols to music played by the popular New Forest Brass Band. Besides yourselves they shall welcome the Hythe Primary School Choir who will sing ‘ e lights will lead me home’ by Lin Marsh; Lin is a modern composer who writes pieces especially for young people. The Beaulieu Warblers will be with them too to sing the exciting ‘Christmas is coming’ by the proli c American jazz and pop music composer, Joel Raney. e Marina Carols start at 6.30pm on Friday 16th December in Hythe Marina Village Square (SO45 6DY) and there will be a collection in support of the local branch of the Honeypot Children’s Charity. Light Up a Life with Oakhaven Hospice this Christmas Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one at any time is hard and these feelings may be magni ed as the festive period approaches, knowing that you will not be celebrating this time with those who are no longer with us; whether for the rst time or not, this can be di cult to face. Oakhaven would like to invite every member of the community to join them as they take the time to re ect on times spent with those we have lost. In December each year, Oakhaven Hospice holds their Light up a Life service of remembrance and thanksgiving for those who are no longer with us. is year Oakhaven will be hosting several services. On Monday 12th December in Lymington at St omas’s church there will be a service at 3pm and 6pm and on Tuesday 13th December Oakhaven will hold their rst ever Light Up a Life Service at St John the Baptist Church in Hythe. You do not have to have lost someone who was cared for at the Hospice to make a dedication; Light up a Life is an opportunity for everyone in the community to come together to remember their loved ones and celebrate their lives. EVERGREEN CLUB FOR OVER 60’S For enjoyable a ernoons, a warm welcome awaits over 60’s as visitors or members to the Evergreen Club. ey meet every month at St. John’s Hall, Hythe on 1st and 3rd ursdays 1.45pm to 4pm. Each month they have a speaker or entertainment and another social a ernoon, both with tea and cakes. eir next meeting is on Thursday 15th December for a Christmas Party with a young female singer. For more information telephone Peter on: 023 8089 1721. CHRISTMAS EVENTS FROM ROMSEY CARNIVAL COMMITTEE Romsey Carnival Committee are holding a Christmas Tea Party on Saturday 17th December, 1pm to 3pm in Romsey Cros eld Hall. Warm beverages, cake and a few mince pies all to the backing of Slade and a few other Christmas favourites! No need to book ahead - just turn up! ey are also holding a Children’s Christmas Party from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday 17th December, in Romsey Cros eld Hall, with lots of Christmas fun for children (big and small!). Tickets are £5; this event is very popular so book your tickets early via email: info@romseycarnival.co.uk Christmas Music by the Sea Join Lepe Country Park in e Lookout on Sunday 18th December from 5.30pm. Sit back and enjoy a delicious mince pie and glass of warming mulled wine whilst listening to festive music performed by New Forest Brass. What better way to get in the Christmas spirit? Tickets must be pre-booked in advance from: shop.hants.gov.uk/products/ priced at £15 per person, includes a mince pie and glass of mulled wine or orange juice on arrival. (Tickets are non-refundable). Sweet and savoury snacks as well as hot and cold drinks will be available to purchase, from e Lookout throughout the event. Due to limited seating space, they may need to seat smaller parties together. Children to be accompanied by an adult. New Forest Brass Band will start at 6pm. Please bring a torch, the site gets very dark after dusk! Usual parking charges apply.
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