"I am.. full of memories that matter" Our volunteers joined Kirsty Baird BEM at Glenrothes Hospital, where we visited the stroke ward day room for a Remember When singalong session. The session brought familiar songs into the ward, giving everyone the chance to listen, join in and spend some time together away from the usual hospital routine. These visits were a reminder that one of the most valuable things we could give was our time. A shared song, a conversation and a bit

Kirsty Baird and her volunteer team brought a Remember When singalong session to Kirk Lane Nursing Home in Livingston, filling the room with familiar songs, conversation and plenty of character. The sessions were created to bring people together through music, particularly songs that sparked memories and encouraged everyone to join in. One of the stars of the day was Ollie, very much the life and soul of the session and a great example of the energy these visits could bring.

We brought a Remember When singing session to Mossview Care Home in Lochgelly, with Kirsty Baird from Hanley and the Baird, her guitar and volunteers from Sing in the City leading everyone in a good old-fashioned singalong. The session featured familiar music from the 1940s, 50s and 60s, bringing back memories and creating plenty of smiles along the way. Remember When sessions were designed to be particularly accessible for people experiencing cognitive decline, but they were

Our first ‘I Am…’ sessions took place in Edinburgh, bringing people together through art, dance and conversation in a welcoming and supportive environment. Run by Hanley and the Baird, the day included ‘I Am… Making My Mark’, an art session led by Carol Baines, and ‘I Am… Moving to My Own Beat’, a dance session with Amy Drummond Santer. We also held Coffee Connections – ‘I Am… Making New Friends’, giving everyone the chance to meet, chat and build new connections. It was fant