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Tuesday May 30, 2017 The sing and smile charity Goldies will be raising the roof at Chelmsford’s Salvation Army Citadel on Monday June 12 from 12.30pm until 2.00pm. The Golden-Oldies Charity, with Sir Cliff Richard as its Patron, started in the West of England 10 years ago with just four daytime activity and singing sessions for older people in sheltered housing community rooms. By the close of 2017 that number will increase to 200 now reaching out across England and South Wales. Goldies started in Braintree three years ago and now runs 14 sessions across Essex, with plans for many more in the months and years ahead. The celebration on June 12 will be to thank the Genesis Community Foundation who have just agreed to support the work of Goldies with the introduction of six new sessions in Genesis Housing community rooms. ‘Goldies’ featured last December in a nationwide BBC programme entitled ‘Operation People Power’ presented by Hairy Biker Dave Myers. The Golden-Oldies Charity was chosen by programme makers to represent the importance of its work with vulnerable isolated people. Goldies founder Grenville Jones will travel from Bath to the celebration, he said; “We are regularly reminded of the increasing numbers of older people in the UK and in our small way we know that we are making a difference to peoples lives. It’s quite simple, many people have little to look forward to and from the feedback of our session leaders we know that for many, getting out and going to a Goldies session is a highlight for them.” Sandra Maguire, Business and Contracts Manager for Essex and Southend, for the Genesis Community Foundation said; “We are delighted to support the work of the Golden-Oldies Charity and recognise the way that it is brightening the lives of older people through its daytime singing and activity sessions. “We are working closely together now to introduce new sessions across our local community rooms and the venues will be announced at our celebration day in Chelmsford on Monday June 12.” For further details of the celebration please contact Essex leader Rob Cadman on 07933 713318. Final word goes to Sir Cliff Richard; “Goldies is really making a positive difference to the lives of so many people. Singing makes you happy.” Chelmsford City Council have also supported the charity and the Mayor will be present at the party. ENDS Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
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Tuesday May 2, 2017 SING OUT IN LIVERPOOL! A charity that brings Songs and Smiles to older isolated people will launch in Liverpool on June 15. The Golden-Oldies Charity, fondly just referred to as ‘Goldies’ and with Sir Cliff Richard as its Patron, started in the West of England 10 years ago. The founder is Grenville Jones, a well-respected choir leader, who had seen for himself how singing brought joy to so many people through his community choirs. Always quick to emphasise that his charity Goldies is NOT about choir singing, Grenville took the first four daytime singing and activity sessions for isolated lonely people himself. Ten years on, the charity now runs over 150 sessions across England and Wales. For thousands, attending a Goldies fun session is a highlight for them and the only time that they enjoy the company of others. Goldies was approached by Henry Mooney, Community Engagement Officer at Everton Football Club early this year. Grenville Jones, said: “Loneliness and social isolation is an issue that needs addressing, so this initiative and the support of Henry and Everton FC is great news. It is so important that lonely older folk have the opportunity to get out and be with others and we know that the work that our charity is doing makes a real difference to people’s lives.” Grenville will travel to Liverpool to lead a session in the Peoples Lounge at Goodison Park from 2.00pm until 3.00pm on Thursday June 15. Everyone is invited to go along and discover just what the charity Goldies is all about and further information can be found on the charity website www.golden-oldies.org.uk ENDS Picture shows : The sing and smile charity that is brightening the lives of older people across England and Wales. Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934. PRESS RELEASE
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 An award-winning charity that addresses isolation amongst the elderly through its fun daytime singalongs wants to reach out to more people across Stroud. The Golden-Oldies launched 11 years ago in and around Bath and Bristol with just four sessions. This has grown now to over 150 through South West England, South Wales, Essex The Midlands and North Yorkshire. New sessions starting in Exeter, Liverpool and Cornwall later this year will see the total reach 200. These are taken by 50 dedicated freelance session leaders. Its popular daytime singing and activity session at Sherbourne House, Stonehouse, started in 2015 and is led by Lizzie Figgis. The venue is in Ospray Drive and the next session is from 2.00pm to 3.00pm on Friday May 19. The songs are the memory-evoking pop tunes of the 50s onwards, including of course the hits of Sir Cliff Richard, the Patron of Golden-Oldies. Everyone is invited to enjoy their local session at Sherbourne House. Goldies, as it has become fondly known, welcomes the support of volunteers to help with tea making and other practical jobs. The people attending are older people, many who live in isolation, adults with learning difficulties and increasing numbers of people who are living with dementia. Founded by renowned West of England choir leader Grenville Jones, who is always quick to point out that Goldies is NOT about singing in a choir; “We simply try to give people something that they can look forward to each month. A reason to get out and enjoy being with others, making friends, singing and smiling. We know that for thousands, Goldies is now a very important part of their lives. Come along to our Stonehouse session and have a fun singalong with a friendly group of folk.” Goldies has won many awards in the past 11 years and featured in the media World-Wide. Most recently it was awarded top place in the National Voluntary Arts Awards and there has also been considerable recognition for its intergenerational programme with schools across the UK. Last word goes to Patron, Sir Cliff Richard; “Goldies has made quite remarkable progress in the last 11 years and is clearly making a big difference to so many lives.” www.golden-oldies.org.uk ENDS Grenville Jones can be contacted on 0777 828 2934. |
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