Herts Musical Memories

Herts Musical Memories is back at Homewood Road United Reformed Church Hall on Friday 11 December, from 14:15 to 15:45. It's a supported singing group for people living with dementia or memory problems and their carers, built around familiar songs and time to socialise. If you're looking for something to do with a loved one, this is one of those things that's more about the company than the singing itself.

Each session starts with a social hour, so there's plenty of time to settle in and chat before things get moving. From there, it goes into seated movement, vocal warm-ups and group singing. Lyrics are provided for everything, and you don't need any previous singing experience to join in. The songs are familiar ones, the kind that usually come back to you even when other things feel a bit out of reach.

New visitors can arrange a free trial to see how it feels. After that, the organiser asks for a £6 contribution from the person living with dementia, while a carer or loved one attends at no charge. The group runs a series of sessions at the hall, with eight confirmed dates through to 11 December.

If you're driving, the closest parking is Clarence Park Car Park, which is free for up to three hours and about a 14-minute walk from the hall. The session runs from 14:15 to 15:45 on Friday 11 December at Homewood Road United Reformed Church Hall, Homewood Road, St Albans, AL1 4BH.