Welcome to the Goldies Cymru website - part of the Golden-Oldies Charity - our daytime FUN Sing&Smile sessions bring joy to the lives of older isolated people through the singing of popular pop songs. They are led by dedicated leaders and take place in church halls, community rooms and libraries across Wales.
Making A Difference
Songs and smiles! Lets pop in to the weekly Goldies Cymru session that takes place in Rhydypennau Library in Cardiff. Get ready to join in with the folks as they belt out “Sweet Caroline”:
This hugely popular weekly session is lead by Sue Thomas, our brilliant Goldies leader …. Goldies is good for you, it brings a smile to your face and there’s nothing better than a good old fashioned singalong.
The Health and Wellbeing effect on elderly and isolated older people across England and Wales by the Golden-Oldies charity has resulted in considerable positive evidence and feedback. Recently, with National Lottery support, new daytime Sing & Smile ‘Goldies’ sessions have started in Wales in Conwy, in partnership with the local Borough Council’s Health and Wellbeing team. Now in 2024, recent evidence from a new session in Wales further underlines how the Goldies charity brightens lives and improves wellbeing. One attendee is an 89 year old lady who lives alone. This is what she told us …
“I suffer with COPD. I don’t go out often as I am left breathless and struggling to walk. I am on the Community Wellbeing Team mailing list and receive emails about sessions that are running. I had been looking for a number of years for a singing group, as I know singing is good for people with COPD. I have benefitted from the sessions greatly and, after was able to walk to the shop and walk home. I would have to stop to get my breath. However, after the session I was able to do this without stopping.”
“I suffer with COPD. I don’t go out often as I am left breathless and struggling to walk. I am on the Community Wellbeing Team mailing list and receive emails about sessions that are running. I had been looking for a number of years for a singing group, as I know singing is good for people with COPD. I have benefitted from the sessions greatly and, after was able to walk to the shop and walk home. I would have to stop to get my breath. However, after the session I was able to do this without stopping.”
For full details of Goldies Cymru sessions click here
'CYNEFIN' - Calling all Primary School Teachers
We also arrange BIG SING events and projects with Primary Schools - and have just launched our new Goldies Cymru inter-generational primary schools programme. Our picture above was taken at Rhiwveina Primary School and shows pupils from the school with a group of visiting "Goldies" ... who attend the local Sing and Smile session with their leader Andy Roberts.
How to take part? Please contact our Goldies Cymru programme organiser Cheryl Davies on 07860 944410 or
e-mail: [email protected]
How to take part? Please contact our Goldies Cymru programme organiser Cheryl Davies on 07860 944410 or
e-mail: [email protected]
With the support of Lottery Wales we have extended our partnerships with many other Age-Related organisations and these include the Stroke Association, Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services, Dementia Matters in Powys, and Home Instead Cardiff. Many new sessions are specifically for People living with Dementia.
Our video below was taken on Thursday November 17th at Park End Church, Rhydypennau, Cardiff at the Goldies Cymru 10th Birthday celebration with special guest Santa and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff Cllr Graham Hinchey ….. lots of hats, cakes, SONGS and, of course, SMILES. A wonderful celebration!
Our video below was taken on Thursday November 17th at Park End Church, Rhydypennau, Cardiff at the Goldies Cymru 10th Birthday celebration with special guest Santa and the Lord Mayor of Cardiff Cllr Graham Hinchey ….. lots of hats, cakes, SONGS and, of course, SMILES. A wonderful celebration!
So many of our Goldies contacted us to tell us how much they enjoyed this Birthday Celebration.
“I’ve met a very friendly group of people – a real ray of sunshine once a month” Kevin, Rhiwbina - “I am so happy to be able to sing some of the songs of my generation (88yrs) it is a fantastic organisation. I love Goldies, the highlight of my week” Stan & heavenly Beryl, Whitchurch - “So Joyful, it makes my day cheerful” Jennifer Jones - “Love going to Goldies, always love the singing, company and a great laugh” annon, Whitchurch - “We enjoy the sing along and the gathering of very happy people” Chris & Iris Gillard - “Been coming for 6 months, wouldn’t miss it for the world. Lovely party, lots of giggles” Ann & Joan, Whitchurch
As our founder Grenville Jones is always anxious to point out, Goldies is NOT about choir singing, the accent is on social and occasions where people who may live in isolation can, quite simply, get out and enjoy the company of others.... and, of course, a good old-fashioned SINGALONG!
“I’ve met a very friendly group of people – a real ray of sunshine once a month” Kevin, Rhiwbina - “I am so happy to be able to sing some of the songs of my generation (88yrs) it is a fantastic organisation. I love Goldies, the highlight of my week” Stan & heavenly Beryl, Whitchurch - “So Joyful, it makes my day cheerful” Jennifer Jones - “Love going to Goldies, always love the singing, company and a great laugh” annon, Whitchurch - “We enjoy the sing along and the gathering of very happy people” Chris & Iris Gillard - “Been coming for 6 months, wouldn’t miss it for the world. Lovely party, lots of giggles” Ann & Joan, Whitchurch
As our founder Grenville Jones is always anxious to point out, Goldies is NOT about choir singing, the accent is on social and occasions where people who may live in isolation can, quite simply, get out and enjoy the company of others.... and, of course, a good old-fashioned SINGALONG!
Come and join our happy team as a Goldies Cymru leader!
Contact Cheryl on 07860 944410
Contact Cheryl on 07860 944410
“It’s the best day of the week!”
More Goldies Sessions Across Wales
Read our latest roundup from some of the Goldies attending our sessions by clicking HERE.
Sing&Smile
A STUDY ON OUR GOLDIES CHARITY
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A new Academic impact study was commissioned at the end of 2019 and the full report is available (April 2020) This study was made possible the support of The National Lottery Wales and the Moondance Foundation. A number of Focus Groups took place and the conclusion statement includes a number of comments from those who attended. Here is just one of them: “It has totally changed my life. It brings me joy and peace. I struggled to cope with understanding the loss of my husband and found it hard to find any happiness. Goldies takes me out of depression and has helped me immensely.“
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