A welcoming space for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Music has a wonderful ability to bring people together, evoke memories and lift our spirits. At St Martin’s Church, our weekly Music Memories group offers people living with dementia the opportunity to enjoy music in a friendly, supportive environment, alongside a family member, carer, friend or neighbour.

What happens at Music Memories?

Led by a specialist music therapist, each session combines a variety of structured activities involving music, rhythm, language and song.

Music can play an important role in supporting the wellbeing of people living with dementia. It can help to lift mood, reduce anxiety, stimulate memories and strengthen connections with loved ones.

Our sessions provide an opportunity to enjoy these benefits together, whether through listening, singing, moving to a rhythm or simply sharing the experience of music.

We also occasionally hold special sing-alongs featuring well-loved songs, hymns and carols. These familiar tunes can evoke happy memories of childhood, family celebrations and other special moments.

Enjoy music together

You don’t need to be a confident singer or musician to take part. Music Memories is about enjoying music in a relaxed and welcoming setting, with the support of a specialist therapist.

Music can also be a lovely way to connect at home. Identifying favourite songs, creating a playlist or incorporating familiar music into everyday routines can all help bring moments of enjoyment and connection.

If you think Music Memories could be a positive experience for someone in your family, we would love to hear from you.

Join us

When: Tuesdays, 10.00–11.30am

Where: Canterbury Rooms, St Martin’s Church, East Horsley, KT24 6RL

Who: People living with dementia, accompanied by a family member, carer, friend or neighbour.

For further information or to find out more about what is involved, please contact the parish office.

parishoffice@easthorsleychurch.org.uk

Music Memories, was first established thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of Joe Dimmock and Sian Lewis whilst they worked at the Duke of Wellington, East Horsley.