Music and singing helps evoke memories
Come and Sing project which ran for five weeks, receiving great feedback from patients, families and staff on the benefits of the sessions. The Come and Sing project will now continue running on a weekly basis on Ward C7 until Easter, supported by Cardiff & Vale Health Charity under the Heath Boards Music To Our Ears programme. WNO’s vocal animateur Kate Woolveridge and repetiteur Nicola Rose inspired patients, families and nursing staff to come and sing with us, with the pilot creating a joyful atmosphere and sharing relationships between staff, patients and families on the ward. Patients on the ward are aged between 70 – 90 years old they not only enjoyed listening to solo items but also actively joined in with the music, vocally and physically. The sessions were run during afternoon visiting hours so that friends and family could get involved too and sessions were so well received that patient’s would do warm ups and practices during the morning of a session.
Older patients who are staying in hospital are enjoying music and singing sessions courtesy of the Welsh National Opera (WNO). Patients staying on ward C7 at the University Hospital of Wales had weekly sessions from the
The positive impact that the first five weeks of the WNO’s Come and Sing project has created has proven what a worthwhile and much needed regular activity this is for patients, relatives and staff members alike.
Appeal to find 100 stories for 100 years
Missed out on the SOLD-OUT ABP Newport Marathon? You can still run for Cancer Research Wales!
If you missed out on the chance to enter the sold-out ABP Newport Marathon taking place at the end of April, all is not lost. Cancer Research Wales still have free spaces available, so you can dust the snow off your trainers and start making paces, all in the name of a good cause! The ABP Newport Marathon and 10K run is being held for the first time this year, on Sunday 29th April and the Welsh cancer charity still has spaces available for runners. The course is one of the UK’s flattest and fastest race routes and promises to offer a brand-new running experience to the 6000 runners who will descend upon Newport for the race. Runners will start and finish at Newport’s revamped city centre and riverfront, after racing through medieval Redwick, whizzing past coastal wildlife at Whitson and Goldcliffe, and treading past the iconic Transporter Bridge. Cancer Research Wales Fundraising Manager, Katie Killoran said: “The ABP Newport Marathon may be sold out, but that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on running an extremely exciting and picturesque route for Newport’s first marathon. We still have places available and are currently looking for keen runners to join us on the big day and to raise as much money as possible to help us in the fight against cancer. “Entry is free, and all funds raised will go directly to support ground-breaking research taking place right here in Wales. We invite you to sign up and start fundraising today to run the many miles that will make a world of difference for Cancer Research Wales.” After signing up, you will receive a fundraising pack and a free running vest. Marathon runners need to raise a minimum of £250 and 10K race runners must raise at least £150 for the charity. For more information on the marathon, please visit: http://
newportwalesmarathon.co.uk/
Over 60? Here’s how you could get half price train tickets
St John Cymru vehicles
St John Cymru needs your help to find 100 stories to celebrate ‘100 years of being there’ for the people of Wales. Formed on St David’s Day in 1918, the nation’s leading first aid charity was there to help wounded soldiers in World War 1. Over the decades, volunteers have supported Welsh communities through the lows, such as the Aberfan disaster, and through the highs of Wales’ Grand Slam wins. Julia Hobbs, Chief Executive for St John Cymru, said: “It’s an incredibly exciting year for us and I hope everyone will get behind our celebrations and share their stories with us. “We have set up a special website to capture people’s
memories of St John Cymru over the last 100 years and we can’t wait to find out how our volunteers have made a difference. “You only have to look at the tremendous efforts of our volunteers during the extreme snow conditions – getting patients and staff to and from hospital – to know we’re as relevant today as we were 100 years ago. “With the support of the people of Wales, we can make sure St John Cymru continues to be there.” The centenary celebrations will also tell the story of how St John Cymru volunteers helped to set up the 130th (St John) Field Ambulance during World War 1.
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A replica WW1 ambulance will be taken to key events and schools, to share the charity’s history and to encourage more people to learn first aid. Do you have a story to share? • Was a member of your family involved with the 130th (St John) Field Ambulance?
• Have you been helped by our volunteers at an event and would like to say thank you?
• Have you used the first aid skills that St John Cymru taught you in a real life emergency?
• Are you taking part in a challenge to raise money for St John Cymru?
Share your stories at www.
stjohn.wales/100 or tag us on Facebook and Twitter @ StJohnWales using #SJCW100
Savvy travellers in their 60s and beyond will no doubt already know they could get 1/3 off train journeys across Great Britain – but now, they can make even bigger savings with a special Senior Railcard discount. GWR has launched a brand new deal that gives Senior Railcard holders a huge 50% discount on routes across the GWR network, including Cardiff Central station and several other destinations as varied as London, the Cotswolds, Bristol and Windsor.
The latest promotion means people with a Senior Railcard could travel one way from Cardiff Central to London Paddington from as little as £11.20. The Senior Railcard discount is available to anyone aged 60 or over with a valid Senior Railcard, when booking online at
GWR.com/senior one of the selected GWR Standard Class Advance single fares.
Holders of valid HM Forces and up to one accompanying adult with a Disabled Persons Railcard can also take advantage of the promotion.
The GWR Senior Railcard discount is valid for purchases until 17 April 2018, to travel up until 23 May 2018. Senior Railcards are available to anyone aged 60 or over and cost £30 for one year, or £70 if you opt for a three- year Senior Railcard. People can apply for a Senior Railcard up to two weeks before their 60th birthday, although it won’t be valid until the day they turn 60. Senior Railcards are available to buy online or in person from a train ticket office. More information on Senior Railcards can be found at:
https://www.gwr.com/plan-journey/ tickets-railcards-and-season-tickets/railcards/senior
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