With Music in Mind provides social singing and exercise groups in the community for individuals over the age of 50. The aim of the organisation is to reduce social isolation and loneliness, and to improve physical and mental wellbeing.

We opened our first singing groups in 2015, based on a wealth of evidence that shows that group singing and social interaction has many benefits including reduced stress, reduced loneliness, improved mood, improved memory and increased confidence as well as improved lung health. Following the 2020 lockdown, we also began running gentle exercise groups to provide additional physical benefits.

Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome, singing ability or current level of fitness and mobility is not important.

Y Galon

In addition to our weekly groups, we now also run our brand new community hub, Y Galon, in Cowbridge. Y Galon allows us to offer more varied activities to improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness for even more people in our community. Currently we host Parkinson's support groups, social soup lunches, gentle exercise, crafts, meditation, an intergenerational choir, digital skills support, drum circles, discussion and friendship groups, and there's lots more to come!

Why the community needs us
Feedback demonstrates that those who attend our groups have improved confidence and mood, reduced loneliness and reduced stress. Carers of those living with dementia have said that these members enjoy the sessions, enjoy meeting other people and often spend the rest of the day singing the songs that we sing in group.

Our impact on the community
Approximately 120 older people currently benefit from attending With Music In Mind weekly sessions, including those living with dementia, depression and anxiety, learning difficulties, or other mental or physical health conditions, and those who have been widowed or are lonely.