The Golden-Oldies Charitable Trust takes forward the theme that a fun sing song is good for you, it brightens up your day and gives you a chance to meet other people. The work of the Charity has attracted media attention from around the world.

'The ethos of the Charity is very simple - it is to give people something to look forward to. This can be the weekly singing session in a sheltered housing community room or in a local church or community hall .. it could be a trip to the local school, a concert or a visit to meet and sing with another Goldies session. Singing should be on prescription.

'Goldie' singing sessions ( as they have become known ) started in the Bath & North East Somerset area in January last year. They now take place across the West. The songs are carefully chosen and based on the well known sing-along his of the 50s 60s, 70s & 80s. Bring me Sunshine – Summer Holiday – Magic Moments – Downtown - Hi Ho Silver Lining and many more.

Goldies sessions have increased across the West Region in 2009 - see our year 2 press release - and the aim of the Trustees is to work towards being a national charity in 10 years. We look forward to the BIG SING in London with Goldies coaching from across the UK for a memorable day out!

If you are reading this from elsewhere in the UK and are wondering how Golden-Oldies can be introduced in your area then we would like to hear from you. Please email Abby and we will get back to you as soon as we can. We are only a small team and both Grenville Jones and Abby Rakes, our full time Fundraising and Administrative Officer, take sessions.

We do hope you find this web site informative and that it answers all your questions about how to become a Goldie!