Tea, Cake and Singing

Ahh, what a good sing we had! Probably too many words again - I got excited!!
We'll take it down a notch again next time 😅

What a great sing we had yesterday!

Thank you so much to everyone who came along - to those of you who came for the first time and to those who came back!

Looking forward to the next one already 😄

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I somehow managed to duplicate the event page for the next group - no idea how!

I have cancelled one of the duplicates so I don't get myself confused. It's definitely still on!

See!
We'll keep saying it - it's good to sing!

Sing for the brain 👇🏼

A new study from Exeter University confirms that playing a musical instrument and singing has multiple benefits for the brain and brain health as we get older, improving executive function and harnessing cognitive reserve.

In an article in today’s Guardian, professor Anne Corbett said ‘our findings indicate that promoting musical education would be a valuable part of public health initiatives to promote a protective lifestyle for brain health, as would encouraging older adults to return to music in later life.’

Keep singing, and playing, folks!

Thank you for coming and sharing your voices last night!
I left with a big contented grin on my face and I hope you felt the same.

I'm in the process of fixing a date for February - if I can figure out how to put a poll on here I will share the options and see which is the most popular. It helps me to plan songs when I have an idea of numbers!

Keep Singing 😄🎵🏳️‍🌈🎶🏳️‍⚧️🎵

Brilliant article in today’s Guardian about the mega-bonding effects of singing.

This is something I see in my work every single day and so it’s GREAT for it to be celebrated in the mainstream press (and by a leading science writer).

There’s some great perspectives in here, especially this from Professor Robin Dunbar:

‘Singing is one of the mega-mechanisms we use for bonding…. when doing it communally, there’s something about the synchrony of singing that creates this massive endorphin uplift.’

Let’s keep singing and connecting 🙌🏼

(Link to article in comments)

Thank you to everyone who has joined me for some Tea, Cake and Singing this year!

Thank you for going along with my enthusiasm, for being willing to stretch your comfort zones and try something new, and for sharing all your glorious voices and glorious selves!

Big Thank you to Sarah at Lovelocks Coffee Shop for being the most fabulous host ever!

Have a wonderful midwinter - looking forward to seeing you all again in January 😊

Kirsty

Brian Eno knows 💙

Monday!

Winter edition of Tea, Cake and Singing!

I've got a head full of songs ready to share, to create a little oasis of calm amidst the rush and stress of mid December (plus some festive tunes too - tis the season, after all!)

See you soon!

Lovelocks Coffee Shop
Monday 11th December
6:30-8:30pm
£5 each

...Or le***an, or ace, or trans, or bi, or enby...
Whatever your rainbow flavour, come and have a festive sing!
No solos, no pressure, just for fun 😊
Winter songs and Christmas tunes to get you feeling cosy and festive 🎅🤶🎄

At Lovelocks Coffee Shop
Monday 11th December
6:30-8:30pm
Just £5 each and I'll even throw in a mince pie! 😄

All q***r voices welcome

See you there!

It's tomorrow!
Come and join me for some harmony and let's get those endorphins flowing 😄

Lovelocks Coffee Shop
6:30-8:30pm
£5
Tea and cake available to purchase

(Photo for interest.. but bring your knitting if you want!)

Less than a week until the next singing circle!

November 20th marks International Transgender Day of Remembrance, so during our session I would like to sing a couple of songs to honour those whose lives have been taken, and to set an intention of hope for the future.

Come and sing with me

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Hello folks!

Our next singing circle will be Monday 20th November from 6:30-8:30pm at Lovelocks Coffee Shop

What is Tea, Cake and Singing?
It's a chance to breathe and enjoy some group singing - short but satisfying tunes to lift your mood and make you feel good!

No musical experience needed (but bring it if you've got it!)

All q***r voices welcome - shy singers, confident singers and 'I Can't Sing' singers

Tea and cake is available to buy from Lovelocks. (Water will be provided)

Sounds fun? It is!
Come along and try it for yourself!

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One Good Thing: how the simple act of singing could boost your mental health “The emphasis is on how it feels for the people taking part, not how it sounds to people listening.”

Singing is the ultimate connector.

Thank you for these beautiful words.

Let’s keep singing ✨

All by myseeeeellf...

Don't wanna be... all byyyyyyy myyyyself... anymore!

No one has booked on for today!

I'm here at St Margaret's so if you're coming, please knock. The door is closed to keep the cold out 😬👍
I'll be here for about 20 min.

If Saturdays are not a good day for people I'll stick with the weekday evenings at Lovelocks

The next date will be Saturday 4th November

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