Shop gives cash support to dementia choir
A Hamilton shop is supporting people living with dementia by teaming up with a town choir.
Specsavers in Quarry Street joined forces with Musical Memories, a singing group for people with memory loss or dementia.
The shop donated £170 to the choir and also covered the cost of a banner which will be used in performances.
Musical Memories chairman Sam Thompson said:“singing in a social setting is a great help for people living with dementia. It’s great that the store is supporting us. We would like to say a huge thank you to staff and customers for their support. ”
Last year the store had an educational partnership with Alzheimer Scotland.
Store director Emma Foster said:“following the dementia training session we had, we decided to get involved in a local group that supports people and their families who are living with the condition.
“We know that Musical Memories is a fantastic resource and provides help and support to families living with dementia in Hamilton and South Lanarkshire.”
They meet every Wednesday from 10.30am to noon at St John’s Church Hall in Hamilton. There are no auditions and anyone with a dementia diagnosis is welcome to go along with a friend, family member or carer.
For more information email musical. memories@hotmail.com or see www. musical-memories-choir.co.uk.