CHRISTMAS PARTIES 2025
What a fantastic time we had at all our Goldies Christmas parties ..... what better way to round off the year?!
Nailsea kicked off Goldies Christmas Party season for 2025 on 27th November at Nailsea Methodist Church. The event brought together Goldies North Somerset Sing&Smile groups and Goldies from Knowle.
They were treated to wonderful singing from the children of Kingshill Primary School and the lovely Jill Atkins from ‘Move It or Lose It’ had the Goldies moving in perfect time to seated exercises. Everyone loved it.
They were treated to wonderful singing from the children of Kingshill Primary School and the lovely Jill Atkins from ‘Move It or Lose It’ had the Goldies moving in perfect time to seated exercises. Everyone loved it.
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We moved onto Corsham on the 1st December to The Pound Arts Centre in Corsham combining both Goldies Corsham and Calne Sing&Smile sessions. The children from St Patricks Primary School entertained Goldies with their Christmas songs and brought along their school dog called Bear. The children not only sang beautifully but gave everyone Christmas cards and a small gift which was greatly appreciated.
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South Glos/Bristol was on 2nd December at St Michaels Church Centre. This was by far Goldies largest Christmas party with over 150 Goldies and 50 school children from St Michaels Church Primary School. The children shared a combination of Christmas songs and ones from ‘Madacascar’ which they are currently rehearsing. They also brought along ‘Boomwhackers’ like they did last year. These are long plastic tubes all different lengths and colours, producing a different note once you hit them (on your leg usually). Everytime your colour was displayed on a scrolling screen you tapped your Boomwhacker. They sounded fantastic and were greatly enjoyed by Goldies participants. Everyone left with a happy smile after a light lunch, teas and coffees.
On the 4th December it was Swindon Christmas Party at Coleview Community Centre. Swindon’s Mayor joined us and kindly helped serve teas, coffees, sandwiches, cake and enjoyed singing along to festive songs. Children from Covingham Park Primary School once entertained Goldies with their lovely festive songs and sang a few songs with us. The afternoon was finished with a huge raffle.
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The Essex party was on 5th December at Braintree Community Centre. The children from Beckers Green Primary School shared their seasonal songs with Goldies and Sue Edwards (one of Goldies Essex Sing&Smile session leaders) choir also delighted our Goldies with their festive songs. There was a selection of sandwiches, tea and cake as well as lots of singing from Goldies.
On the 8th December we hosted Salisbury Christmas Party at Salisbury Methodist Church. Goldies groups from Salisbury, Warminster and Downton all came together for the event. We were joined by the children from St Martins Church of England Primary School entertained everyone with some very beautiful singing! Goldies shared a few songs with the children and then were served sandwiches, tea and cake followed by more singing.
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The Conygre Hall, Timsbury, was the next venue which was on the 9th December for BANES Christmas Party. Goldies Wells group also came along. The Tabor Handbell ringers were amazing and Goldies sang along to all the festive tunes they played, it sounded beautiful. We were later joined by Radstock Folk Dancing who managed to entice lots of Goldies participants to join in with their dancing. Goldies participants certainly earned their lunch after all the entertainment!
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On the 10th December it was South Somersets Christmas Party held at The Henhayes Centre,Crewkerne,. We were lucky enough to be joined by Ilminster Ukulele Group, who certainly encouraged Goldies participants to join in singing along to their mixture of festive and non-festive songs! During a light lunch of sandwiches, tea and cake the Trinity handbell ringers from Street entertained. Unfortunately, due to illness they were several members short so Katie one of Goldies session leaders stepped in and helped meaning they could do a few more songs. The Children from Ashlands Church of England Primary School popped in after lunch. Not only did they sing seasonal songs beautifully, but they also signed them. Lots of fun was had by all.
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The 15th December saw Goldies Party at Newcourt Community Centre, Exeter for a wonderful afternoon of singing along to Christmas music, tea, cake and sandwiches.
On the 16th December, Axminster Guildhall, was the setting for the Christmas Party for Goldies Axminster Sing&Smile group, Seaton and Charmouth. This is Goldies first Christmas Party in Axminster! Axminster Town Cryer welcomed Goldies and kindly called the raffle after our exhausted Leaders lost their voices! Goldies were entertained by the wonderful Lyme Luggers Ukulele Group. Later children from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School entertained with their seasonal songs with a few parents and grandparents watching. Later there everyone enjoyed tea and cake.
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Goldies final Christmas Party of 2025 was held on the 18th December at Edwards Court, Exeter. Not only was there lots of singing, but everyone was served sandwiches, tea and cake.
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GOLDIES NEWS!
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on 16th December at Axminster Guildhall, 5 West Street, EX13 5NX from 2pm – 4pm. The Party will bring all Goldies Sing&Smile sessions together from Axminster, Charmouth and Seaton for one big festive celebration.
This is Goldie's first Christmas Party in Axminster which is very exciting! Attendees will enjoy this free event including transport, sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, raffle, and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
Goldies are being entertained by the Lyme Luggers Ukulele Group and singing from the wonderful children of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.
Our thanks also go to Exeter City Council, W.G.Edwards Charitable Foundation and Morrisons Foundation, who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
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Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on 16th December at Axminster Guildhall, 5 West Street, EX13 5NX from 2pm – 4pm. The Party will bring all Goldies Sing&Smile sessions together from Axminster, Charmouth and Seaton for one big festive celebration.
This is Goldie's first Christmas Party in Axminster which is very exciting! Attendees will enjoy this free event including transport, sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, raffle, and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
Goldies are being entertained by the Lyme Luggers Ukulele Group and singing from the wonderful children of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School.
Our thanks also go to Exeter City Council, W.G.Edwards Charitable Foundation and Morrisons Foundation, who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
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PRESS RELEASE
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on the 10th December at The Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA 11.30am – 2.30pm.
Attendees will enjoy this free event which includes sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers, a raffle, and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
We are lucky enough to be entertained by Ilminster Ukulele Group, Trinity handbell ringers and the children from Ashlands Church of England Primary School all sharing seasonal music.
Our thanks also go to Fairfield Charitable Trust Somerset Community Foundation and Abri Housing who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on the 10th December at The Henhayes Centre, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8DA 11.30am – 2.30pm.
Attendees will enjoy this free event which includes sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers, a raffle, and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
We are lucky enough to be entertained by Ilminster Ukulele Group, Trinity handbell ringers and the children from Ashlands Church of England Primary School all sharing seasonal music.
Our thanks also go to Fairfield Charitable Trust Somerset Community Foundation and Abri Housing who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why we make a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on the 9th December at the Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury, BA2 OJQ from 11am – 2pm. The Party will bring all Goldies BANES Sing&Smile sessions together for one big festive celebration.
It’s a free event with attendees enjoying a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee, a raffle, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
A huge treat is in store with the Tabor Handbells Ringers, Radstock Folk Dancing, and the children from St Mary’s Primary School joining our celebrations sharing lots of festive music and cheer.
Our thanks also go to Masonic Charitable Trust, BANES Community Contribution Fund, Keynsham Town Council and Anchor Society who without their generosity the parties would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of our Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why we make a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on the 9th December at the Conygre Hall, North Road, Timsbury, BA2 OJQ from 11am – 2pm. The Party will bring all Goldies BANES Sing&Smile sessions together for one big festive celebration.
It’s a free event with attendees enjoying a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee, a raffle, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
A huge treat is in store with the Tabor Handbells Ringers, Radstock Folk Dancing, and the children from St Mary’s Primary School joining our celebrations sharing lots of festive music and cheer.
Our thanks also go to Masonic Charitable Trust, BANES Community Contribution Fund, Keynsham Town Council and Anchor Society who without their generosity the parties would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of our Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on the 8th December at Salisbury Methodist Church, St Edmunds Church Street, Salisbury, SP1 1EF 2.15pm – 4.15pm. The party will bring all Goldies Wiltshire Sing&Smile sessions together for one big festive celebration.
Attendees will enjoy free transport, sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers, a raffle, and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
The children from St Martins Church of England Primary School will be entertaining Goldies participants with their Christmas Singing.
Our thanks also go to Wiltshire Community Foundation who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on the 8th December at Salisbury Methodist Church, St Edmunds Church Street, Salisbury, SP1 1EF 2.15pm – 4.15pm. The party will bring all Goldies Wiltshire Sing&Smile sessions together for one big festive celebration.
Attendees will enjoy free transport, sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers, a raffle, and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
The children from St Martins Church of England Primary School will be entertaining Goldies participants with their Christmas Singing.
Our thanks also go to Wiltshire Community Foundation who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas Party on 5th December at Braintree Community Centre 19- 21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE from 2pm – 4pm.
Cllr Jonathon Ayten from Braintree District Council will be opening Goldies Christmas Party which will bring Goldies Essex Sing&Smile attendees together for some festive fun and cheer.
Participants at this free event will be provided with transport and enjoy sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits.
Goldies attendees will be entertained by the children of Beckers Green Primary School and one of Goldies Essex Leaders Sue Edwards is bringing along one of her amazing choirs.
Our thanks also go to Braintree United Charities and the Councillors Community Fund, who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas Party on 5th December at Braintree Community Centre 19- 21 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE from 2pm – 4pm.
Cllr Jonathon Ayten from Braintree District Council will be opening Goldies Christmas Party which will bring Goldies Essex Sing&Smile attendees together for some festive fun and cheer.
Participants at this free event will be provided with transport and enjoy sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits.
Goldies attendees will be entertained by the children of Beckers Green Primary School and one of Goldies Essex Leaders Sue Edwards is bringing along one of her amazing choirs.
Our thanks also go to Braintree United Charities and the Councillors Community Fund, who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on 4th December at Coleview Community Centre, Towcester Road, Swindon, SN3 4AS from 11am – 2pm. The party will bring all Goldies Swindon Sing&Smile attendees together for some festive fun and cheer. Participants attending this free event will enjoy a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits.
Not only will Swindon Mayor will be joining our festive fun but also the children from Covingham Park Primary School who will be entertaining us with their Christmas music.
Our thanks also go to Swindon Brough Council, who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on 4th December at Coleview Community Centre, Towcester Road, Swindon, SN3 4AS from 11am – 2pm. The party will bring all Goldies Swindon Sing&Smile attendees together for some festive fun and cheer. Participants attending this free event will enjoy a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea, coffee, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits.
Not only will Swindon Mayor will be joining our festive fun but also the children from Covingham Park Primary School who will be entertaining us with their Christmas music.
Our thanks also go to Swindon Brough Council, who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why we make a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas Party on the 2nd December at St Michaels Church Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS48 8PD from 1.30pm – 4pm. The Party will bring all Goldies South Gloucestershire and Bristol Sing&Smile sessions together for one big festive celebration.
Attendees will enjoy free transport, a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee, a raffle, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
This promises to be our largest event of the season. Goldies will be entertained by the children of St Michaels Church Primary School and Sarah Wilde Chair Exercise will be popping along to get us all moving.
Our thanks go to the Anchor Society who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of our Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
Press enquires to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why we make a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas Party on the 2nd December at St Michaels Church Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS48 8PD from 1.30pm – 4pm. The Party will bring all Goldies South Gloucestershire and Bristol Sing&Smile sessions together for one big festive celebration.
Attendees will enjoy free transport, a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee, a raffle, crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
This promises to be our largest event of the season. Goldies will be entertained by the children of St Michaels Church Primary School and Sarah Wilde Chair Exercise will be popping along to get us all moving.
Our thanks go to the Anchor Society who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of our Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on 27th November at Nailsea Methodist Church, 74 – 76 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS from 11am – 2pm. The party will bring all Godies Sing&Smile sessions together from North Somerset for one big festive celebration.
Attendees will enjoy this free event which includes transport a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee, a raffle,crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
Goldies participants will be entertained by the wonderful children’s voices of Kingshill Primary School and “Move It or Lose It” will be popping along to show us some gentle chair exercises.
Our thanks also go to Masonic Charitable Trust and Wessex Water Quartet who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
ENDS
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 01761 470006
Monday, November 17, 2025
Goldies Sing&Smile Christmas Party
Christmas for some people can be a reminder of loss and isolation which is why our Charity Goldies makes a huge effort to bring as many people as possible together for fun and laughter, to entertain, meet up with old and new friends and to give them something to celebrate.
With thanks to the Julia Rausing Trust for their fantastic support for our Goldies Christmas party on 27th November at Nailsea Methodist Church, 74 – 76 Silver Street, Nailsea, BS48 2DS from 11am – 2pm. The party will bring all Godies Sing&Smile sessions together from North Somerset for one big festive celebration.
Attendees will enjoy this free event which includes transport a light lunch of sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee, a raffle,crackers and singing along to popular Christmas hits!
Goldies participants will be entertained by the wonderful children’s voices of Kingshill Primary School and “Move It or Lose It” will be popping along to show us some gentle chair exercises.
Our thanks also go to Masonic Charitable Trust and Wessex Water Quartet who without their generosity the party would not be possible.
If you are interested in joining on of one of Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
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March 2025
Our wonderful South Somerset and Devon Leaders Jaine and Emma and several of our Goldies attendees were live on BBC Radio Somerset on Friday 28th March, as part of a special Dementia Awareness broadcast with Simon Parkin at the Memory Cafe at Yeovil Town Football Club. You can listen back on BBC Radio Somerset by clicking this link - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0kv9wbm?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile – Jaine and Emma’s interview can be found between 1:39 and 1:49.
This is a brilliant tribute to all the amazing Dementia support groups out there, our thanks to Jaine and Emma for a fabulous interview.
This is a brilliant tribute to all the amazing Dementia support groups out there, our thanks to Jaine and Emma for a fabulous interview.
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March 2025
BQF UK EXCELLENCE AWARDS
On March 27 in a glittering awards ceremony at the packed Bobby Moore Suite, Wembley Stadium, the work of the Bath-based Songs&Smiles Charity Golden-Oldies was recognised with its founder Grenville Jones being awarded the prestigious UK Excellence Awards 2025 Patron’s Award for Individual achievement by the British Quality Foundation Patron, HRH, the Princess Royal.
Click here to read the Press Release
Click here to read the Press Release
Pictured at the Bobby Moore Suite, Wembley Stadium, on Thursday March 27 the team from the Golden-Oldies Charity celebrating the success of Grenville Jones in winning the Patron’s Award for Individual Achievement. Pictured (left-right) Trustees Ingrid & John Franklin, Cheryl Davies Goldies Cymru, Grenville Jones Goldies Founder, Julie Brady and Emma Shearman from Goldies South West office, Su Thomas Goldies Cymru and (front) Helen Wann Bath-based Trustee for the Charity.
Official event photographs taken by Studio Mobile Photography
February 2025
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A slightly belated welcome to three new Goldies Sing&Smile session leaders: Sam Grief will be running several of Goldies Sing&Smiles in Bath, Dana Molony will run Goldies in Calne and Emma Walker will cover Devon, Dorset and North Somerset. We wish them all the best.
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Emma Walker
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Sam Grief
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January 2025
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“Goldies long awaited new Song Book 2025 has arrived! It promises our usual mix of popular hits from the past but we have introduced a few more from the 80’s and beyond which we’re sure you’ll enjoy! Check out our website under “where” for a Goldies Sing&Smile session near you where you can try the new book.”
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December 2024
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS TOGETHER
Christmas is in full swing here at Goldies and what a fabulous time we’re having, with our December Sing&Smile sessions and 8 county wide Christmas Parties! Over 700 people have booked in to one of our Christmas BIG SINGs this year in Nailsea, Stoke Gifford, Wells, Swindon, Braintree, Martock, Keynsham and Exeter.
We’ve seen, danced and sung along with fantastic Ukulele groups, local Primary School children and seated dance sessions. We’ve sung to every Christmas Crooner we can find and eaten all the mince pies and Christmas cake. A special thank you to the Julia Rausing trust for supporting these important events this year. Want to know more? Give the office a call 01761 470006.
Read our Press Release Goldies Charity reflects on Christmas Celebrations
Across Wales and England here
Across Wales and England here
November 2024
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Exciting news we are launching our new Goldies sweatshirts ready for the winter. They are purple with a full logo across the back and smaller one on the left breast. The sweatshirts are £12 each which includes post and packing. Please contact the office for further details on 01761 470006.