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PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on [email protected] or 07778 282934 There is an image available of Grenville and the Goldies Team, taken last evening, this is available from [email protected] on Monday (March 31) Friday 28 March 2025 GRENVILLE WINS MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Over 50 National Awards were announced with the final one, the individual public vote, won by Grenville and presented to him by HRH, the Princess Royal. Last evening (March 27) in a glittering awards ceremony at the packed Bobby Moore Suite, Wembley Stadium, the work of the Bath-based Songs&Smiles Charity Golden-Oldies was recognised with its founder Grenville Jones being awarded the prestigious UK Excellence Awards 2025 Patron’s Award for Individual achievement by the British Quality Foundation Patron, HRH, the Princess Royal. It was in 2007 when respected choir leader and musician Grenville, who lives in Bath, launched the charity that was based on bringing isolated lonely people together to enjoy fun Sing&Smile organised community singing sessions in Church halls, community rooms and libraries across South West England and Wales (Goldies Cymru). Over the last 18 years Grenville has also built up a reputation for his leadership of many community choirs, although he is always quick to point out that the Goldies Charity is NOT about choir singing but more specifically about community health and wellbeing sessions for over 3,000 older isolated and vulnerable people. From the original four ‘Goldies’ sessions taken by Grenville in and around the Bath and Bristol areas the work of the Charity, with Sir Cliff Richard as its Patron, has grown to the point today where they organise over 170 sessions across England and in Wales, under the Goldies Cymru banner. Alongside the charity work, he has led the development of community choirs and, through his separate music business, runs 34 mixed-voice choirs with 1600 enthusiastic singers. Goldies however is entirely different but both Grenville’s choir work and his charity are based on a very simple principle, he says : “I understand that there were hundreds of votes and I’d like to thank everyone across my Choirs and the Goldies Charity who took time to vote for me. “Singing is good for your health and wellbeing, it encourages friendship and should most definitely be on prescription.” Carrie White, Events, Communications & Marketing Lead of The British Quality Foundation (BQF) said; “Our awards cover a variety of different areas, one of the most significant being our Patron’s Awards for everyday excellence. We have separate, independent panels of judges for all of our Awards and it is interesting to note that the Golden-Oldies Charity was nominated as a finalist in the Patron’s Award Organisations. In addition Grenville Jones was nominated for the Patron’s Award Individuals for his leadership and dedication for taking forward not only the work of the charity but his encouragement and development of community singing across so many areas of the UK.” Grenville’s work has been recognised on many occasions and has enjoyed the support of numerous Trusts and philanthropic groups, Local Authorities and supportive Trusts, the National Lottery and many others. Dr Alwyn Humphreys, MBE and Goldies Cymru Trustee said: “When Covid shut down all of the Goldies in-person daytime sessions it was typical of the determination of Grenville to find a new way to reach out to isolated people. We did this with the innovative introduction of sessions which were made available to people in their homes through YouTube and professionally produced and distributed sessions. Sofa singing was born!” The charity has also led the way with its intergenerational Primary School events, supported by the National Lottery through its Heritage Lottery Fund. Three years ago an intergenerational project from Goldies, based on the commemoration of Armistice Day and World War II, won the prestigious Education Category of the National Lottery Awards 2018. Grenville received the award from Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins at a televised event in London. “With the continued support of our brilliant session leaders and many sponsors and supporters we are adding more Goldies Sing&Smile sessions. We know that we are making a huge difference to the lives of so many older vulnerable people. “You really cannot be gloomy or sad if you are singing at a Goldies session,” added Grenville ENDS
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Goldies regularly receives complimentary anecdotes through the freelance session leaders who deliver the Songs&Smiles sessions across England and Wales. Jaine Thorne takes Goldies sessions in and around Somerset. Last week she received this email from the daughter of an older gentleman who regularly attends one of her sessions. “Before dad came to Goldies, he had forgotten how to enjoy most of his songs and it was coming to your wonderful sessions, your endless encouragement, your joy and upliftment of my Dad, and continual support that brought it all flooding back to him. It was you who made music happen for him again. “I can't thank you enough and I've got tears in my eyes as I'm writing this. Music is the most amazing gift for all of us, but especially people with dementia. You brought joy and the light of life back to my Dad and I'll be forever grateful to you.” Press Release |
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Pictures taken at St Michael’s Church Centre 3rd December
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Pictures taken at Nailsea Methodist Church on 28th November
“In Wales the Goldies Cymru groups enjoyed a fun and festive December. The CARDIFF LIONS once again invited our Goldies in Cardiff to a Christmas Dinner, which is always a huge success and enjoyed by all of the Goldies that attend. They enjoyed a festive dinner and were treated like royalty.
“Off the back of our successful Intergenerational project in 2024, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, we welcomed the pupils of Ysgol Y Castell to join our session in Kidwelly, to sing some Christmas Carols, and our Rhiwbina Goldies were invited to Rhiwbeina school for another visit, to join in with their Christmas festivities. At one of our new sessions this year in Bargoed, we had the pleasure of welcoming pupils from St Gwladys, who thoroughly enjoyed singing with our Goldies and having a dance at the end of the session. Also, Birchgrove Primary School choir came along to our Christmas Special at Park End Church, Rhydypennau where the Goldies also had the pleasure of a VERY special guest – Father Christmas, who told us a story, joined us for the singing and brought some prizes for the raffle!
“All of our sessions had extra special sessions with Christmas songs and carols, Christmas jumpers and mince pies, with many organising to go out together for Christmas Lunch.
“Goldies Cymru in Wales is supported by the wonderful Moondance Foundation which has allowed the charity to develop its work through 2024 and to plan new sessions in 2025.
“Goldies Cymru has also been introduced to many lonely older people in Conwy during 2024 in close partnership with Conwy County Borough Council.”
Ted lives in Cardiff and never misses his weekly Goldies Sing&Smile session. “I do not know where I would be if it wasn’t for going to Goldies. The leaders are simply wonderful and the friendship that I have made has, without doubt, made such a massive difference to my life over these last few years since I lost my wife. Life was very lonely but the Goldies Charity changed all that!”
“Off the back of our successful Intergenerational project in 2024, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, we welcomed the pupils of Ysgol Y Castell to join our session in Kidwelly, to sing some Christmas Carols, and our Rhiwbina Goldies were invited to Rhiwbeina school for another visit, to join in with their Christmas festivities. At one of our new sessions this year in Bargoed, we had the pleasure of welcoming pupils from St Gwladys, who thoroughly enjoyed singing with our Goldies and having a dance at the end of the session. Also, Birchgrove Primary School choir came along to our Christmas Special at Park End Church, Rhydypennau where the Goldies also had the pleasure of a VERY special guest – Father Christmas, who told us a story, joined us for the singing and brought some prizes for the raffle!
“All of our sessions had extra special sessions with Christmas songs and carols, Christmas jumpers and mince pies, with many organising to go out together for Christmas Lunch.
“Goldies Cymru in Wales is supported by the wonderful Moondance Foundation which has allowed the charity to develop its work through 2024 and to plan new sessions in 2025.
“Goldies Cymru has also been introduced to many lonely older people in Conwy during 2024 in close partnership with Conwy County Borough Council.”
Ted lives in Cardiff and never misses his weekly Goldies Sing&Smile session. “I do not know where I would be if it wasn’t for going to Goldies. The leaders are simply wonderful and the friendship that I have made has, without doubt, made such a massive difference to my life over these last few years since I lost my wife. Life was very lonely but the Goldies Charity changed all that!”
Our Goldies from Whitchurch enjoying their December session, with lots of smiles and some very fetching Christmas jumpers.
If you are interested in joining one of our Goldies Sing&Smile sessions, becoming a Goldies Leader, starting Goldies up in your area or for more information please visit our website at www.golden-oldies.org.uk or contact the office on 01761 470006 or email [email protected]
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Golden-Oldies contacts…
Grenville Jones – Founder – [email protected] 07778 282934
Emma Shearman – Operations & Fundraising Manager, Golden-Oldies England – [email protected] 01761 470006
Cheryl Davies - Programme Leader, Goldies Cymru – [email protected] 07860 944410
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Golden-Oldies contacts…
Grenville Jones – Founder – [email protected] 07778 282934
Emma Shearman – Operations & Fundraising Manager, Golden-Oldies England – [email protected] 01761 470006
Cheryl Davies - Programme Leader, Goldies Cymru – [email protected] 07860 944410
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
On Tuesday July 16 Goldies Cymru and Ysgol Llandrillo Yn Rhos Primary School will be joining together as part of the Goldies' Cynefin project. This is a project supported by Heritage Lottery in Wales.
The Goldies Cymru charity runs Sing&Smile singalong sessions for older people and aims to improve the wellbeing of mainly retired people in local communities. As part of this intergenerational project the school and Goldies are inviting adults to join them for a morning of singing, dancing and listening to the school choir.
This FREE event is taking place on July 16 from 10.30am-12.00noon at Rhos Church Hall, Colwyn Avenue. Refreshments will also be available and all are welcome. If you or someone you know would like to meet new people and improve your health and wellbeing, do please join in. All welcome.
For further details, call Sue on 07812 659 895.
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DATGANIAD I’R WASG
Ymholiadau’r wasg at Grenville Jones ar 07778 282934.
Dyddiad
Ddydd Mawrth 16 Mehefin bydd Goldies Cymru ac Ysgol Gynradd Llandrillo yn Rhos yn dod at ei gilydd fel rhan o brosiect Cynefin Goldies. Caiff y prosiect ei gefnogi gan y Loteri Treftadaeth yng Nghymru.
Mae elusen Goldies Cymru yn cynnal sesiynau cydganu Canu&Gwenu ar gyfer pobl hŷn ac yn anelu gwella llesiant pobl, yn bennaf wedi ymddeol, mewn cymunedau lleol. Fel rhan o’r prosiect rhyng-genhedlaeth mae’r ysgol a Goldies yn gwahodd oedolion i ymuno â nhw am fore o ganu, dawnsio a gwrando ar gôr yr ysgol.
Cynhelir y digwyddiad RHAD AC AM DDIM yma rhwng 10.30am-12.00 canol dydd yn Neuadd Eglwys Rhos, Rhodfa Colwyn. Bydd lluniaeth hefyd ar gael ac mae croeso i bawb. Os hoffech chi neu rywun yr ydych yn ei adnabod gwrdd â phobl newydd a gwella eich iechyd a llesiant, dewch draw! Croeso i bawb.
I gael manylion pellach ffoniwch Sue ar 07812 659 895.
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PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
On Tuesday July 16 Goldies Cymru and Ysgol Llandrillo Yn Rhos Primary School will be joining together as part of the Goldies' Cynefin project. This is a project supported by Heritage Lottery in Wales.
The Goldies Cymru charity runs Sing&Smile singalong sessions for older people and aims to improve the wellbeing of mainly retired people in local communities. As part of this intergenerational project the school and Goldies are inviting adults to join them for a morning of singing, dancing and listening to the school choir.
This FREE event is taking place on July 16 from 10.30am-12.00noon at Rhos Church Hall, Colwyn Avenue. Refreshments will also be available and all are welcome. If you or someone you know would like to meet new people and improve your health and wellbeing, do please join in. All welcome.
For further details, call Sue on 07812 659 895.
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DATGANIAD I’R WASG
Ymholiadau’r wasg at Grenville Jones ar 07778 282934.
Dyddiad
Ddydd Mawrth 16 Mehefin bydd Goldies Cymru ac Ysgol Gynradd Llandrillo yn Rhos yn dod at ei gilydd fel rhan o brosiect Cynefin Goldies. Caiff y prosiect ei gefnogi gan y Loteri Treftadaeth yng Nghymru.
Mae elusen Goldies Cymru yn cynnal sesiynau cydganu Canu&Gwenu ar gyfer pobl hŷn ac yn anelu gwella llesiant pobl, yn bennaf wedi ymddeol, mewn cymunedau lleol. Fel rhan o’r prosiect rhyng-genhedlaeth mae’r ysgol a Goldies yn gwahodd oedolion i ymuno â nhw am fore o ganu, dawnsio a gwrando ar gôr yr ysgol.
Cynhelir y digwyddiad RHAD AC AM DDIM yma rhwng 10.30am-12.00 canol dydd yn Neuadd Eglwys Rhos, Rhodfa Colwyn. Bydd lluniaeth hefyd ar gael ac mae croeso i bawb. Os hoffech chi neu rywun yr ydych yn ei adnabod gwrdd â phobl newydd a gwella eich iechyd a llesiant, dewch draw! Croeso i bawb.
I gael manylion pellach ffoniwch Sue ar 07812 659 895.
DIWEDD
Ymholiadau’r wasg at Grenville Jones ar 07778 282934.
Dod â’r Ifanc a’r Ifanc yn eu Calon ynghyd
Bydd plant ysgol gynradd yn croesawu pobl hŷn o’u cymunedau lleol i’r ysgol wrth i brosiect newydd sy’n pontio’r cenedlaethau ddechrau ledled Cymru. Fe’i cefnogir gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol.
Ers ei lansio wyth mlynedd yn ôl, mae Elusen Golden Oldies wedi dod â chaneuon a gwenau i bobl hŷn ac ynysig ar draws De Cymru. Caiff y sesiynau hyn eu cynnal mewn llyfrgelloedd, ystafelloedd cymunedol a neuaddau eglwys ac mae bellach dros 60 sesiwn a gaiff eu harwain gan arweinwyr llawrydd ymroddedig.
Cafodd yr elusen hefyd lwyddiant sylweddol gyda rhaglenni cysylltiedig ag ysgolion cynradd, gan ennill y Categori Addysg pwysig yng Ngwobrau’r Loteri Genedlaethol 2018 a gyflwynwyd gan Katherine Jenkins.
Daeth 60 o blant o Ysgol Gynradd Rhiwbeina ynghyd â 30 o bobl hŷn sy’n mynychu sesiwn Goldies Rhiwbeina ynghyd mewn ysgol i lansio’r prosiect newydd yn ddiweddar.
Mae’r elusen wedi cynhyrchu canllawiau i’r prosiect, yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, sydd ar gael ar gyfer athrawon ysgol a hoffai wybod mwy. Dylai hyn, a phob ymholiad yn ymwneud ag ef, fynd at Cheryl Davies, Arweinydd Rhaglen Goldies Cymru, neu ffonio 07860 944410.
www.goldiescymru.org.uk
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Llun: Plant o Ysgol Gynradd Rhiwbeina gyda’u hymwelwyr o sesiwn leol Goldies Cymru gyda Andy Roberts, arweinydd sesiwn Goldies, ar y tu blaen.
Dod â’r Ifanc a’r Ifanc yn eu Calon ynghyd
Bydd plant ysgol gynradd yn croesawu pobl hŷn o’u cymunedau lleol i’r ysgol wrth i brosiect newydd sy’n pontio’r cenedlaethau ddechrau ledled Cymru. Fe’i cefnogir gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol.
Ers ei lansio wyth mlynedd yn ôl, mae Elusen Golden Oldies wedi dod â chaneuon a gwenau i bobl hŷn ac ynysig ar draws De Cymru. Caiff y sesiynau hyn eu cynnal mewn llyfrgelloedd, ystafelloedd cymunedol a neuaddau eglwys ac mae bellach dros 60 sesiwn a gaiff eu harwain gan arweinwyr llawrydd ymroddedig.
Cafodd yr elusen hefyd lwyddiant sylweddol gyda rhaglenni cysylltiedig ag ysgolion cynradd, gan ennill y Categori Addysg pwysig yng Ngwobrau’r Loteri Genedlaethol 2018 a gyflwynwyd gan Katherine Jenkins.
Daeth 60 o blant o Ysgol Gynradd Rhiwbeina ynghyd â 30 o bobl hŷn sy’n mynychu sesiwn Goldies Rhiwbeina ynghyd mewn ysgol i lansio’r prosiect newydd yn ddiweddar.
Mae’r elusen wedi cynhyrchu canllawiau i’r prosiect, yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, sydd ar gael ar gyfer athrawon ysgol a hoffai wybod mwy. Dylai hyn, a phob ymholiad yn ymwneud ag ef, fynd at Cheryl Davies, Arweinydd Rhaglen Goldies Cymru, neu ffonio 07860 944410.
www.goldiescymru.org.uk
DIWEDD
Llun: Plant o Ysgol Gynradd Rhiwbeina gyda’u hymwelwyr o sesiwn leol Goldies Cymru gyda Andy Roberts, arweinydd sesiwn Goldies, ar y tu blaen.
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Bringing together the Young with the Young at Heart
A new primary schools intergenerational programme was launched last Friday October 27 at Rhiwbeina Primary School in Cardiff.
Since launching eight years ago the Goldies Cymru Charity have brought songs and smiles to older isolated people across South Wales. These take place in Libraries, community rooms and Church halls and there are now over 60 sessions led by dedicated freelance leaders.
The charity has also had considerable success with primary school - linked programmes. So much so that Goldies Cymru won the prestigious Education Category in the National Lottery Awards 2018. The award was presented by Katherine Jenkins.
Sixty children from Rhiwbeina Primary School together with 30 older folk who attend the Rhiwbeina Goldies session joined together in song to launch the new project. It was introduced by Grenville Jones, Goldies founder, with exuberant singing led by Steffan Davies, Children’s and Welsh Librarian from Cardiff Hubs and Libraries.
Julie Hughes, Head of Investment at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, also attended the launch and praised the value of the school projects that have been led by the Goldies Cymru Charity in past years.
An information booklet in both Welsh and English has been produced by the charity and is available for any school teacher who would like to know more about the project. This, and all queries relating to it, should go to Goldies Cymru Programme Leader Cheryl Davies, [email protected] or call 07860 944410.
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Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Bringing together the Young with the Young at Heart
A new primary schools intergenerational programme was launched last Friday October 27 at Rhiwbeina Primary School in Cardiff.
Since launching eight years ago the Goldies Cymru Charity have brought songs and smiles to older isolated people across South Wales. These take place in Libraries, community rooms and Church halls and there are now over 60 sessions led by dedicated freelance leaders.
The charity has also had considerable success with primary school - linked programmes. So much so that Goldies Cymru won the prestigious Education Category in the National Lottery Awards 2018. The award was presented by Katherine Jenkins.
Sixty children from Rhiwbeina Primary School together with 30 older folk who attend the Rhiwbeina Goldies session joined together in song to launch the new project. It was introduced by Grenville Jones, Goldies founder, with exuberant singing led by Steffan Davies, Children’s and Welsh Librarian from Cardiff Hubs and Libraries.
Julie Hughes, Head of Investment at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, also attended the launch and praised the value of the school projects that have been led by the Goldies Cymru Charity in past years.
An information booklet in both Welsh and English has been produced by the charity and is available for any school teacher who would like to know more about the project. This, and all queries relating to it, should go to Goldies Cymru Programme Leader Cheryl Davies, [email protected] or call 07860 944410.
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NEWS
Therisa Galazka, Home Manager at Llys Herbert, said "We're thrilled to be supporting the wonderful work of Goldies Cymru. We know how important local groups are, especially when it comes to supporting older people in the community. Goldies Cymru provides a fantastic opportunity for older people to socialise and share memories from their younger days – all while having a good sing-along together. Music has many benefits, especially for those living with dementia, as it can help maintain speech and language and even improve mood"
On Thursday 5th October, Goldies from the Rhydypennau session were invited to attend Llys Herbert for the official Grand Opening of the Care Home to explore the spacious and beautifully furnished facilities, meet the friendly team and learn about the quality care and lifestyle on offer. Afterwards, an uplifting Sing & Smile session was enjoyed by existing Goldies and new friends made at Llys Herbert and regular monthly sessions will be launching this December.
Therisa Galazka, Home Manager at Llys Herbert, said "We're thrilled to be supporting the wonderful work of Goldies Cymru. We know how important local groups are, especially when it comes to supporting older people in the community. Goldies Cymru provides a fantastic opportunity for older people to socialise and share memories from their younger days – all while having a good sing-along together. Music has many benefits, especially for those living with dementia, as it can help maintain speech and language and even improve mood"
On Thursday 5th October, Goldies from the Rhydypennau session were invited to attend Llys Herbert for the official Grand Opening of the Care Home to explore the spacious and beautifully furnished facilities, meet the friendly team and learn about the quality care and lifestyle on offer. Afterwards, an uplifting Sing & Smile session was enjoyed by existing Goldies and new friends made at Llys Herbert and regular monthly sessions will be launching this December.
DATGANIAD I’R WASG...
Bydd The Goldies Charity, sy’n adnabyddus a phoblogaidd am eu sesiynau canu cymdeithasol poblogaidd a hwyliog Canu&Gwenu ar draws Cymru a Lloegr yn dod â chymunedau ynghyd mewn steil i ddathlu Coroni’r Brenin ym mis mai!
Cafodd The Golden-Oldies Charity, a gaiff ei galw fel arfer yn ‘Goldies’, ei sefydlu gan Grenville Jones, cerddor sy’n byw yng Nghaerfaddon, yn 2007. Mae dros 120 o grwpiau Canu&Gwenu erbyn hyn mewn gwahanol rannau o Gymru a Lloegr mewn llyfrgelloedd, canolfannau cymunedol a neuaddau eglwys.
Bydd Goldies yn dathlu penwythnos y Coroni yn eu holl grwpiau gyda llyfryn arbennig o ganeuon yn llawn caneuon o flynyddoedd cofiadwy y Brenin, yn cynnwys rhai gan ei hoff ffefrynnau – tebyg i The Three Degrees a berfformiodd yn ei barti pen-blwydd yn 30 oed yn 1978.
Dywedodd Cheryl, Arweinydd Ardal Rhaglen Cymru: “Mae’n wych y byddwn yn dathlu Coroni’r Brenin yn ein sesiynau. Mae’n ddigwyddiad hanesyddol sy’n bwysig iawn i lawer o’r rhai sy’n cymryd rhan yn ein sesiynau. Rwyf wedi cael ymateb gwirioneddol gadarnhaol a chynifer o syniadau am yr hyn yr hoffent eu wneud yn y grwpiau. Bydd mis Mai yn fis llawen a chofiadwy.”
Bydd pob grŵp yn gwneud rhywbeth ychydig yn wahanol, Thema Frenhinol gyda theisennau a snaciau i’w rhannu ac eitemau Brenhinol. Dywedodd Joanne, Arweinydd De Gwlad yr Haf (Somerset); “Mae Chard yn wirioneddol edrych ymlaen at wneud ein sesiwn ym mis Mai yn arbennig. Rydym yn ei ymestyn a byddwn i gyd yn gwisgo coch, gwyn a glas. Byddwn yn dod â thipyn o fwyd a diod ac yn edrych ymlaen at ychwanegu Cwis Brenhinol at y digwyddiadau.”
Gyda’r nod o drechu unigrwydd mewn cymunedau lleol gyda gweithgareddau cerddorol HWYLIOG a CHALONOGOL, mae sesiynau Goldies yn llawn chwerthin a sgwrs gyda phobl yn canu caneuon poblogaidd o’r 50au ymlaen gyda’i gilydd. Mae caneuon poblogaidd gydag artistiaid fel Syr Cliff Richard – sy’n Llywydd yr elusen, Syr Tom Jones, Elvis, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark a llawer mwy.
Mae Stephanie yn arwain grŵp yn ne swydd Caerloyw: “Rwyf newydd gael fy mhecyn coroni, mor wych. Mae cymaint mwy o pobl yn ymuno â’n sesiwn ar hyn o bryd, bydd yn wych gweld pobl yn teimlo’n barod i ail-ymuno â’u cymuned leol ar ôl y pandemig. Mae pawb yn sôn pa mor wych mae tipyn o ganu gyda’i gilydd yn gwneud iddynt deimlo”
MAE CANU YN DDA I CHI! Ar wahân i fod yn hwyliog a chodi’r galon, mae gan ganu lawer o fanteision i iechyd. Gall canu ysgogi ymatebion imiwnedd, rhyddhau endorffinau sy’n llacio poen, gwella cwsg a gostwng chwyrnu, gwella galluedd ysgyfaint ac ystum, a gwneud lles i gyhyrau’r wyneb a’r stumog. Mae canu yn wych am lacio straen hefyd a gwyddom ei fod yn dda am wella iechyd meddwl, cefnogi’r rhai sy’n profi galar a phrofedigaeth, a datblygu ymdeimlad o berthyn a bod wedi cysylltu.
Dywedodd Monica, Arweinydd Sesiwn yn Swydd Efrog: “Cefais y pecyn Coroni drwy’r post, am syniad hyfryd. Bydd fy ngrwpiau yn dod ag ychydig o fwydydd a diodydd gyda nhw a phethau ar gyfer raffl. Byddant wrth eu bodd gyda’r pamffled ac mae nifer wedi gofyn am grysau-ti Goldies hefyd. Rydyn ni’n caru Goldies ac yn falch i fod yn rhan o’r elusen wych yma.”
Diolch yn fawr i St Monica Trust ym Mryste am gefnogi ein sesiynau Canu&Gwenu ym Mryste, de Swydd Caerloyw, gogledd Gwlad yr Haf a B&NES gyda grant bach o gynllun Grant y Coroni.
Mae Sefydliad Moondance yn gefnogwr gwych yng Nghymru.
Mae sesiynau Canu&Gwenu Goldies ar agor i bawb, gan roi “rhywbeth i edrych ymlaen ato” i pobl, cyfle i fynd allan, gwneud ffrindiau newydd ac – yn bwysicaf oll –cael ychydig o hwyl. Nid côr yw Goldies, nid yw’n rhaid i chi fedru canu i ymuno, dim ond bod wrth eich bodd gyda cherddoriaeth a chwmni. Argymhellir cyfraniad o £3 am fynychu.
Mae’r Côr pob amser yn awyddus i recriwtio arweinwyr sesiynau newydd a gwirfoddolwyr ac i glywed gan sefydliadau sy’n gweithio gyda phobl hŷn ac ynysig. Ewch i’r wefan www.golden-oldies.org.uk , ffonio’r swyddfa ar 01761 470006 neu anfon e-bost at [email protected] i gael mwy o wybodaeth.
Bydd The Goldies Charity, sy’n adnabyddus a phoblogaidd am eu sesiynau canu cymdeithasol poblogaidd a hwyliog Canu&Gwenu ar draws Cymru a Lloegr yn dod â chymunedau ynghyd mewn steil i ddathlu Coroni’r Brenin ym mis mai!
Cafodd The Golden-Oldies Charity, a gaiff ei galw fel arfer yn ‘Goldies’, ei sefydlu gan Grenville Jones, cerddor sy’n byw yng Nghaerfaddon, yn 2007. Mae dros 120 o grwpiau Canu&Gwenu erbyn hyn mewn gwahanol rannau o Gymru a Lloegr mewn llyfrgelloedd, canolfannau cymunedol a neuaddau eglwys.
Bydd Goldies yn dathlu penwythnos y Coroni yn eu holl grwpiau gyda llyfryn arbennig o ganeuon yn llawn caneuon o flynyddoedd cofiadwy y Brenin, yn cynnwys rhai gan ei hoff ffefrynnau – tebyg i The Three Degrees a berfformiodd yn ei barti pen-blwydd yn 30 oed yn 1978.
Dywedodd Cheryl, Arweinydd Ardal Rhaglen Cymru: “Mae’n wych y byddwn yn dathlu Coroni’r Brenin yn ein sesiynau. Mae’n ddigwyddiad hanesyddol sy’n bwysig iawn i lawer o’r rhai sy’n cymryd rhan yn ein sesiynau. Rwyf wedi cael ymateb gwirioneddol gadarnhaol a chynifer o syniadau am yr hyn yr hoffent eu wneud yn y grwpiau. Bydd mis Mai yn fis llawen a chofiadwy.”
Bydd pob grŵp yn gwneud rhywbeth ychydig yn wahanol, Thema Frenhinol gyda theisennau a snaciau i’w rhannu ac eitemau Brenhinol. Dywedodd Joanne, Arweinydd De Gwlad yr Haf (Somerset); “Mae Chard yn wirioneddol edrych ymlaen at wneud ein sesiwn ym mis Mai yn arbennig. Rydym yn ei ymestyn a byddwn i gyd yn gwisgo coch, gwyn a glas. Byddwn yn dod â thipyn o fwyd a diod ac yn edrych ymlaen at ychwanegu Cwis Brenhinol at y digwyddiadau.”
Gyda’r nod o drechu unigrwydd mewn cymunedau lleol gyda gweithgareddau cerddorol HWYLIOG a CHALONOGOL, mae sesiynau Goldies yn llawn chwerthin a sgwrs gyda phobl yn canu caneuon poblogaidd o’r 50au ymlaen gyda’i gilydd. Mae caneuon poblogaidd gydag artistiaid fel Syr Cliff Richard – sy’n Llywydd yr elusen, Syr Tom Jones, Elvis, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark a llawer mwy.
Mae Stephanie yn arwain grŵp yn ne swydd Caerloyw: “Rwyf newydd gael fy mhecyn coroni, mor wych. Mae cymaint mwy o pobl yn ymuno â’n sesiwn ar hyn o bryd, bydd yn wych gweld pobl yn teimlo’n barod i ail-ymuno â’u cymuned leol ar ôl y pandemig. Mae pawb yn sôn pa mor wych mae tipyn o ganu gyda’i gilydd yn gwneud iddynt deimlo”
MAE CANU YN DDA I CHI! Ar wahân i fod yn hwyliog a chodi’r galon, mae gan ganu lawer o fanteision i iechyd. Gall canu ysgogi ymatebion imiwnedd, rhyddhau endorffinau sy’n llacio poen, gwella cwsg a gostwng chwyrnu, gwella galluedd ysgyfaint ac ystum, a gwneud lles i gyhyrau’r wyneb a’r stumog. Mae canu yn wych am lacio straen hefyd a gwyddom ei fod yn dda am wella iechyd meddwl, cefnogi’r rhai sy’n profi galar a phrofedigaeth, a datblygu ymdeimlad o berthyn a bod wedi cysylltu.
Dywedodd Monica, Arweinydd Sesiwn yn Swydd Efrog: “Cefais y pecyn Coroni drwy’r post, am syniad hyfryd. Bydd fy ngrwpiau yn dod ag ychydig o fwydydd a diodydd gyda nhw a phethau ar gyfer raffl. Byddant wrth eu bodd gyda’r pamffled ac mae nifer wedi gofyn am grysau-ti Goldies hefyd. Rydyn ni’n caru Goldies ac yn falch i fod yn rhan o’r elusen wych yma.”
Diolch yn fawr i St Monica Trust ym Mryste am gefnogi ein sesiynau Canu&Gwenu ym Mryste, de Swydd Caerloyw, gogledd Gwlad yr Haf a B&NES gyda grant bach o gynllun Grant y Coroni.
Mae Sefydliad Moondance yn gefnogwr gwych yng Nghymru.
Mae sesiynau Canu&Gwenu Goldies ar agor i bawb, gan roi “rhywbeth i edrych ymlaen ato” i pobl, cyfle i fynd allan, gwneud ffrindiau newydd ac – yn bwysicaf oll –cael ychydig o hwyl. Nid côr yw Goldies, nid yw’n rhaid i chi fedru canu i ymuno, dim ond bod wrth eich bodd gyda cherddoriaeth a chwmni. Argymhellir cyfraniad o £3 am fynychu.
Mae’r Côr pob amser yn awyddus i recriwtio arweinwyr sesiynau newydd a gwirfoddolwyr ac i glywed gan sefydliadau sy’n gweithio gyda phobl hŷn ac ynysig. Ewch i’r wefan www.golden-oldies.org.uk , ffonio’r swyddfa ar 01761 470006 neu anfon e-bost at [email protected] i gael mwy o wybodaeth.
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Cheryl Davies on 07860 9444410.
Monday, November 14, 2022
The Goldies Cymru Charity brings SONGS AND SMILES to hundreds of older vulnerable people across South Wales through their monthly daytime FUN singing sessions.
THIS THURSDAY ‘Goldies’, as it is more fondly known, celebrates its 10th birthday with a very special singalong taking place at Park End Church (Llandennis Road, Cardiff CF23 6EG) from 10.30am-12.30pm that’s Thursday November 17th, this week!
Cheryl Davies is the programme organiser for Goldies Cymru, she said;
“We are going to celebrate in style and welcome guests from the media to come along, meet us AND join in the singing!”
The party will be attended by older folk who attend Goldies Cymru sessions in and around Cardiff and they have been asked to bake a cake or bring a home-made savoury delight.
For further details contact Cheryl on 07860 9444410.
The work of Goldies Cymru across South Wales is made possible by the wonderful support of The Moondance Foundation.
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www.goldiescymru.org.uk
Press enquiries to Cheryl Davies on 07860 9444410.
Monday, November 14, 2022
The Goldies Cymru Charity brings SONGS AND SMILES to hundreds of older vulnerable people across South Wales through their monthly daytime FUN singing sessions.
THIS THURSDAY ‘Goldies’, as it is more fondly known, celebrates its 10th birthday with a very special singalong taking place at Park End Church (Llandennis Road, Cardiff CF23 6EG) from 10.30am-12.30pm that’s Thursday November 17th, this week!
Cheryl Davies is the programme organiser for Goldies Cymru, she said;
“We are going to celebrate in style and welcome guests from the media to come along, meet us AND join in the singing!”
The party will be attended by older folk who attend Goldies Cymru sessions in and around Cardiff and they have been asked to bake a cake or bring a home-made savoury delight.
For further details contact Cheryl on 07860 9444410.
The work of Goldies Cymru across South Wales is made possible by the wonderful support of The Moondance Foundation.
ENDS
www.goldiescymru.org.uk
DATGANIAD I’R WASG
Ymholiadau’r wasg i Grenville Jones ar 07778 282934.
Dydd Iau 13 Hydref 2022
AMSER I GANU!
Mae sesiynau hwyliog Canu&Gwenu a gaiff eu cynnal yn ystod y dydd gan elusen Goldies Cymru, yn awr yn ôl yn eu hanterth gyda mwy i gael eu hychwanegu yn yr wythnosau i ddod, gan gyrraedd mwy o gymunedau yng Nghymru.
“Mae’r galw am ein sesiynau Canu&Gwenu hwyliog ar draws Cymru yn wych,” meddai Cheryl Davies, Arweinydd Rhaglen Cymru.
“Mae pobl hŷn ledled Cymru wedi gweld colli cymdeithasu a bod gyda’i gilydd, yn arbennig y rhai oedd yn mynychu ‘Goldies’ yn rheolaidd.”
Ers ail-ddechrau ein sesiynau canu wyneb i wyneb, mae Goldies Cymru wedi croesawu chwech o arweinwyr sesiwn newydd i ateb y galw am ganu cymunedol, ond “Rydyn ni bob amser yn edrych am fwy,” meddai Cheryl.
Gyda chefnogaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol yng Nghymru, mae Goldies Cymru wedi cyflwyno sesiynau newydd ar gyfer pobl sy’n byw gyda dementia a’u gofalwyr. Gan weithio gyda Chymdeithas Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Sir Benfro, cafodd sesiynau eu lansio yng Nghrymych, Maenclochog ac Abergwaun, yn ogystal â dod â sesiynau Canu&Gwenu i ganolfannau cyfarfodydd Dementia rhanbarthol mewn partneriaeth gyda Dementia Matters ym Mhowys.
Mae Goldies Cymru yn dathlu eu 10fed pen-blwydd eleni, felly mae’r cynlluniau ar y gweill ar gyfer dathliad ym mis Tachwedd yn Eglwys Park End (Heol Llandennis, Caerdydd) gyda chefnogaeth barhaus Sefydliad Moondance. Caiff y rhai sy’n mynychu sesiynau Canu&Gwenu o bob rhan o Gaerdydd eu gwahodd i’r dathliad, lle bydd sesiwn estynedig Canu&Gwenu gyda’r Arweinwyr Sesiynau, gwisgo hetiau parti y byddant yn eu gwneud eu hunain allan o ffoil a chymryd rhan yng nghystadleuaeth goginio “The Great Goldies Bake-off”.
Bydd Grenville Jones, sefydlydd Goldies yn ymuno â’r dathliad. Dywedodd:
“Rwy’n edrych ymlaen yn fawr iawn ato, cyfle gwych i weld ystafell llawn o’n ‘Goldies’ Nod hyn i gyd yw diolch iddynt am eu holl gefnogaeth dros y blynyddoedd.”
Ychwanegodd Cheryl:
“Os ydych yn mwynhau cyd-ganu gyda chaneuon hoff o’r 50au ymlaen, ewch draw i’ch sesiwn agosaf, gwneud ffrindiau a MWYNHAU. Rydym yn elusen gofrestredig a gofynnwn i’r rhai sy’n mynychu roi cyfraniad o £3 i’n gwaith fel y gallwn gynnal mwy o sesiynau, gan ymestyn mas i bobl ynysig hŷn ledled Cymru.”
I gael mwy o wybodaeth ar sesiynau Canu&Gwenu yn agos atoch chi www.goldiescymru.org.uk.
Os credwch y gallech fod yn arweinydd sesiwn Goldies, Cymru, cysylltwch â Cheryl, e-bost [email protected] neu ffonio 07860 944410 os gwelwch yn dda.
DIWEDD
Llun yn dangos sesiwn ddiweddar mewn llyfrgell yng Nghaerdydd.
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday 13 October 2022
TIME TO SING!
The fun day time Sing&Smile sessions from the Goldies Cymru Charity are now back in full swing with more to be added in the weeks ahead, reaching further communities across Wales.
“The demand for our FUN Sing&Smile sessions across Wales is wonderful,” says Cheryl Davies, the Cymru Programme Leader.
“Older people across Wales have missed socialising and being together, especially our regular ‘Goldies’ attendees.”
Since re-starting our face to face singing sessions, Goldies Cymru have welcomed six new session leaders to keep up with the demand for community singing, but ;“We are always looking for more,” says Cheryl.
With support from the National Lottery, in Wales, Goldies Cymru have introduced new sessions for people living with dementia and their carers. Working with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services sessions were launched in Crymych, Maenclochog and Fishguard, as well as bringing Sing&Smile sessions into regional Dementia meeting centres in partnership with Dementia Matters in Powys.
This year, Goldies Cymru is celebrating their 10th year, so plans for a celebration are underway for November at Park End Church (Llandennis Road, Cardiff) with the continued support from The Moondance Foundation. Those that attend Sing&Smile sessions from all across Cardiff are being invited to the celebration, where they will be treated to an extended Sing&Smile session with the Session Leaders, decorate themselves with self-made tin(-foil) party hats and enter ‘The Great Goldies Bake-off’.
Grenville Jones, Goldies founder will be joining in the celebration, he said;
“I am really looking forward to it, a fantastic chance to see a room full of our ‘Goldies’. This really is about giving thanks to them, for all their support over the years.”
Cheryl added;
“If you enjoy a good old singalong to those well-loved hits of the 50s onwards, pop along to your nearest session, make friends and ENJOY. We are a Registered Charity and do ask please for all those attending to make a £3 donation to our work so we can extend our session, reaching older isolated people across Wales.”
For further information on Sing&Smile sessions near you www.goldiescymru.org.uk
If you think you could be a Goldies Cymru session leader please contact Cheryl, email [email protected] or call 07860 944410
ENDS
Image shows a recent library session in Cardiff.
Ymholiadau’r wasg i Grenville Jones ar 07778 282934.
Dydd Iau 13 Hydref 2022
AMSER I GANU!
Mae sesiynau hwyliog Canu&Gwenu a gaiff eu cynnal yn ystod y dydd gan elusen Goldies Cymru, yn awr yn ôl yn eu hanterth gyda mwy i gael eu hychwanegu yn yr wythnosau i ddod, gan gyrraedd mwy o gymunedau yng Nghymru.
“Mae’r galw am ein sesiynau Canu&Gwenu hwyliog ar draws Cymru yn wych,” meddai Cheryl Davies, Arweinydd Rhaglen Cymru.
“Mae pobl hŷn ledled Cymru wedi gweld colli cymdeithasu a bod gyda’i gilydd, yn arbennig y rhai oedd yn mynychu ‘Goldies’ yn rheolaidd.”
Ers ail-ddechrau ein sesiynau canu wyneb i wyneb, mae Goldies Cymru wedi croesawu chwech o arweinwyr sesiwn newydd i ateb y galw am ganu cymunedol, ond “Rydyn ni bob amser yn edrych am fwy,” meddai Cheryl.
Gyda chefnogaeth y Loteri Genedlaethol yng Nghymru, mae Goldies Cymru wedi cyflwyno sesiynau newydd ar gyfer pobl sy’n byw gyda dementia a’u gofalwyr. Gan weithio gyda Chymdeithas Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Sir Benfro, cafodd sesiynau eu lansio yng Nghrymych, Maenclochog ac Abergwaun, yn ogystal â dod â sesiynau Canu&Gwenu i ganolfannau cyfarfodydd Dementia rhanbarthol mewn partneriaeth gyda Dementia Matters ym Mhowys.
Mae Goldies Cymru yn dathlu eu 10fed pen-blwydd eleni, felly mae’r cynlluniau ar y gweill ar gyfer dathliad ym mis Tachwedd yn Eglwys Park End (Heol Llandennis, Caerdydd) gyda chefnogaeth barhaus Sefydliad Moondance. Caiff y rhai sy’n mynychu sesiynau Canu&Gwenu o bob rhan o Gaerdydd eu gwahodd i’r dathliad, lle bydd sesiwn estynedig Canu&Gwenu gyda’r Arweinwyr Sesiynau, gwisgo hetiau parti y byddant yn eu gwneud eu hunain allan o ffoil a chymryd rhan yng nghystadleuaeth goginio “The Great Goldies Bake-off”.
Bydd Grenville Jones, sefydlydd Goldies yn ymuno â’r dathliad. Dywedodd:
“Rwy’n edrych ymlaen yn fawr iawn ato, cyfle gwych i weld ystafell llawn o’n ‘Goldies’ Nod hyn i gyd yw diolch iddynt am eu holl gefnogaeth dros y blynyddoedd.”
Ychwanegodd Cheryl:
“Os ydych yn mwynhau cyd-ganu gyda chaneuon hoff o’r 50au ymlaen, ewch draw i’ch sesiwn agosaf, gwneud ffrindiau a MWYNHAU. Rydym yn elusen gofrestredig a gofynnwn i’r rhai sy’n mynychu roi cyfraniad o £3 i’n gwaith fel y gallwn gynnal mwy o sesiynau, gan ymestyn mas i bobl ynysig hŷn ledled Cymru.”
I gael mwy o wybodaeth ar sesiynau Canu&Gwenu yn agos atoch chi www.goldiescymru.org.uk.
Os credwch y gallech fod yn arweinydd sesiwn Goldies, Cymru, cysylltwch â Cheryl, e-bost [email protected] neu ffonio 07860 944410 os gwelwch yn dda.
DIWEDD
Llun yn dangos sesiwn ddiweddar mewn llyfrgell yng Nghaerdydd.
PRESS RELEASE
Press enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934.
Thursday 13 October 2022
TIME TO SING!
The fun day time Sing&Smile sessions from the Goldies Cymru Charity are now back in full swing with more to be added in the weeks ahead, reaching further communities across Wales.
“The demand for our FUN Sing&Smile sessions across Wales is wonderful,” says Cheryl Davies, the Cymru Programme Leader.
“Older people across Wales have missed socialising and being together, especially our regular ‘Goldies’ attendees.”
Since re-starting our face to face singing sessions, Goldies Cymru have welcomed six new session leaders to keep up with the demand for community singing, but ;“We are always looking for more,” says Cheryl.
With support from the National Lottery, in Wales, Goldies Cymru have introduced new sessions for people living with dementia and their carers. Working with Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services sessions were launched in Crymych, Maenclochog and Fishguard, as well as bringing Sing&Smile sessions into regional Dementia meeting centres in partnership with Dementia Matters in Powys.
This year, Goldies Cymru is celebrating their 10th year, so plans for a celebration are underway for November at Park End Church (Llandennis Road, Cardiff) with the continued support from The Moondance Foundation. Those that attend Sing&Smile sessions from all across Cardiff are being invited to the celebration, where they will be treated to an extended Sing&Smile session with the Session Leaders, decorate themselves with self-made tin(-foil) party hats and enter ‘The Great Goldies Bake-off’.
Grenville Jones, Goldies founder will be joining in the celebration, he said;
“I am really looking forward to it, a fantastic chance to see a room full of our ‘Goldies’. This really is about giving thanks to them, for all their support over the years.”
Cheryl added;
“If you enjoy a good old singalong to those well-loved hits of the 50s onwards, pop along to your nearest session, make friends and ENJOY. We are a Registered Charity and do ask please for all those attending to make a £3 donation to our work so we can extend our session, reaching older isolated people across Wales.”
For further information on Sing&Smile sessions near you www.goldiescymru.org.uk
If you think you could be a Goldies Cymru session leader please contact Cheryl, email [email protected] or call 07860 944410
ENDS
Image shows a recent library session in Cardiff.
PRESS RELEASE
Media enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934 or email [email protected]
Image shows Cheryl Davies singing out for Goldies
Wednesday July 6, 2022
Forced by Covid to cancel all of its daytime FUN Sing&Smile sessions in 2020, the Golden-Oldies Charity took their FUN weekly singalongs online.
www.goldieslive.com
‘Sofa-singing’ introduced Wales-based Goldies session leader Cheryl Davies to a weekly audience of older people across the UK.
“Such was the popularity of Cheryl’s singing that the Charity have produced a CD of her performing some of the popular melodies which are such a hit with our older folk,” says Charity Founder Grenville Jones.
Song list – see end of release.
Many residential homes and age-support organisations live streamed the twice weekly sessions with Cheryl becoming the popular voice (and face) of ‘Goldies’, as it has become known.
The double-track CD with five popular songs from the 50s will be given to everyone now back attending and enjoying their popular sessions in Church halls, community rooms and Libraries.
“Cheryl leads the Charity’s work in Wales taking sessions. However through the CD, folk can enjoy her singing at home as well!” added Grenville. “She has a great voice and on the CD she is ‘double-tracked, so it’s a Cheryl duet!”
With support from the National Lottery, in Wales, Goldies Cymru will be introducing new sessions for people living with dementia and their carers working with Dementia Matters in Powys and the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) in the weeks ahead, responding to their request ‘we want Goldies sessions please in our area!”
The Golden-Oldies Charity was started by Bath-based choir leader Grenville Jones in 2007. From just four daytime sessions in community rooms, taken himself, it grew to over 200 (pre-Covid) across England and Wales (Goldies Cymru) where it is supported by the Moondance Foundation.
Sir Cliff Richard is Patron of Golden-Oldies.
As restrictions have lifted, the charity has been able to bring back its fun singalongs in community rooms, church halls and Libraries across the UK.
“It was a slow process at first,” says Grenville, “but in recent months, both in England and Wales, GOLDIES IS NOW BACK.
“The aim of the Charity is quite simple, it is to bring people together through social sessions featuring the popular hits of the 60s onwards. Provoking memories of times past and cherished thoughts. A reason to get out, meet new friends and SMILE.
“Loneliness and isolation are a major issue across communities and we are working hard to bring back our popular sessions in more areas in the months ahead. Everyone loves a good singalong!” says Grenville.
In England 65 Sing&Smile sessions have relaunched across the country, from Bradford in Yorkshire to Cornwall, with 35 planned for Wales by the close of 2022.
Fantastic support from many organisations and Trusts have enabled the Charity to respond to the many requests for Goldies groups, meeting the demand for fun daytime social activities for older adults who have experienced isolation in the pandemic.
Included in the new sessions are the East London, Havering Asian Welfare Association, who run a traditional Sing&Smile session alongside a popular Bollywood Goldies sing and dance. Inns Court Community and Family Centre in Bristol is another new session that has started to provide an afternoon of entertainment.
The Charity have welcomed eight new Session Leaders to their team over the last six months and are keen to recruit new Leaders. Contact Emma in the Goldies office on 01761 470006 or [email protected] for more information about the work of the Charity.
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On the CD Cheryl sings
www.golden-oldies.org.uk
DATGANIAD I’R WASG
Ymholiadau’r cyfryngau i Grenville Jones ar 07778 282934 neu e-bost [email protected]
Llun o Cheryl Davies yn canu dros Goldies
Dydd Mercher 6 Gorffennaf 2022
Ar ôl cael eu gorfodi gan Covid i ganslo eu holl sesiynau Canu a Gwenu HWYL yn 2010, aeth Elusen Golden-Oldies â’u sesiynau canu wythnosol HWYL ar-lein.
www.goldieslive.com
Fe wnaeth ‘canu soffa’ gyflwyno Cheryl Davies, arweinydd sesiwn Goldies yng Nghymru, i gynulleidfa wythnosol o bobl hŷn ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig.
“Roedd canu Cheryl mor boblogaidd fel bod yr elusen wedi cynhyrchu CD ohoni yn perfformio rhai o’r alawon mwyaf poblogaidd sydd mor boblogaidd gyda’n pobl hŷn”, meddai Grenville Jones, sefydlydd yr Elusen.
Rhestr caneuon – gweler diwedd y datganiad.
Fe wnaeth llawer o gartrefi preswyl a mudiadau cymorth i’r henoed ffrydio’r sesiynau ddwywaith yr wythnos gyda Cheryl yn dod yn llais (ac wyneb) poblogaidd ‘Goldies’, fel y caiff ei alw fel arfer.
Rhoddir y CD trac dwbl gyda phum cân noblogaidd o’r 50au i bawb sy’n ôl yn mynychu ac yn mwynhau eu sesiynau poblogaidd mewn neuaddau eglwys, ystafelloedd cymunedol a llyfrgelloedd.
“Mae Cheryl yn arwain gwaith yr Elusen yng Nghymru, gan arwain sesiynau. Fodd bynnag drwy’r CD gall pobl fwynhau ei chanu yn eu cartrefi hefyd”, ychwanegodd Grenville. “Mae ganddi lais gwych ac mae ‘trac dwbl’ ar y CD, felly mae’n ddeuawd gan Cheryl!”
Gyda chefnogaeth gan y Loteri Genedlaethol yng Nghymru bydd Goldies Cymru yn cyflwyno sesiynau newydd i bobl sy’n byw gyda dementia a’u gofalwyr gan weithio gyda Dementia Matters ym Mhowys a Chymdeithas Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Sir Benfro (PAVS) yn yr wythnosau i ddod, gan ymateb i’w cais ‘rydym eisiau sesiynau Goldies yn ein hardal os gwelwch yn dda!”
Sefydlwyd Elusen Golden-Oldies yn 2007 gan Grenville Jones, arweinydd côr sy’n byw yng Nghaerfaddon. O ddim ond pedair sesiwn yn ystod y dydd mewn ystafelloedd cymunedol, gydag ef ei hun yn arwain, tyfodd i dros 200 (cyn Covid) ar draws Lloegr a Chymru (Goldies Cymru) lle caiff ei chefnogi gan Sefydliad Moondance.
Syr Cliff Richard yw Llywydd Golden-Oldies.
Wrth i gyfyngiadau godi, mae’r elusen wedi medru dod â’i sesiynau canu hwyliog mewn ystafelloedd cymunedol, neuaddau eglwys a llyfrgelloedd yn ôl ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig.
“Proses araf oedd hi i ddechrau,” meddai Grenville, ond mewn misoedd diweddar, yn Lloegr a hefyd yng Nghymru, MAE GOLDIES YN ÔL.
“Mae nod yr Elusen yn eithaf syml, sef dod â phobl ynghyd drwy sesiynau cymdeithasol drwy ganeuon poblogaidd o’r 60au ymlaen, gan ddod ag atgofion o ddyddiau fu ac atgofion annwyl. Rheswm i fynd allan, cwrdd â ffrindiau newydd a GWENU.
“Mae unigrwydd a bod yn ynysig yn broblem fawr ar draws cymunedau ac rydym yn gweithio’n galed i ddod â’n sesiynau poblogaidd yn ôl mewn mwy o ardaloedd yn y misoedd i ddod. Mae pawb wrth eu bodd gyda sesiwn canu dda!” meddai Grenville.
Yn Lloegr cafodd 65 o sesiynau Canu a Gwenu eu hail-lansio ar draws y wlad, o Bradford yn Swydd Efrog i Gernyw, gyda 35 ar y gweill ar gyfer Cymru erbyn diwedd 2022.
Mae cefnogaeth wych gan lawer o sefydliadau ac ymddiriedolaethau wedi galluogi’r elusen i ymateb i lawer o geisiadau ar gyfer grwpiau Goldies, gan ateb y galw am weithgareddau cymdeithasol hwyliog yn ystod y dydd ar gyfer oedolion sydd wedi bod yn unig yn y pandemig.
Mae’r sesiynau newydd yn cynnwys rhai yn nwyrain Llundain, Havering Asian Welfare Association, sy’n cynnal sesiwn Canu a Gwenu draddodiadol wrth ochr cân a dawns Bollywood Goldies. Mae Canolfan Gymunedol a theulu Inns Court ym Mryste yn sesiwn newydd arall a ddechreuwyd i roi prynhawn o adloniant.
Mae’r Elusen wedi croesawu wyth o arweinwyr sesiwn newydd i’w tîm dros y chwe mis diwethaf ac maent yn awyddus i recriwtio arweinwyr newydd. Cysylltwch ag Emma yn swyddfa Goldies ar 01761 470006 neu [email protected] i gael mwy o wybodaeth am waith yr Elusen.
DIWEDD
Ar y CD mae Cheryl yn canu
www.golden-oldies.org.uk
Media enquiries to Grenville Jones on 07778 282934 or email [email protected]
Image shows Cheryl Davies singing out for Goldies
Wednesday July 6, 2022
Forced by Covid to cancel all of its daytime FUN Sing&Smile sessions in 2020, the Golden-Oldies Charity took their FUN weekly singalongs online.
www.goldieslive.com
‘Sofa-singing’ introduced Wales-based Goldies session leader Cheryl Davies to a weekly audience of older people across the UK.
“Such was the popularity of Cheryl’s singing that the Charity have produced a CD of her performing some of the popular melodies which are such a hit with our older folk,” says Charity Founder Grenville Jones.
Song list – see end of release.
Many residential homes and age-support organisations live streamed the twice weekly sessions with Cheryl becoming the popular voice (and face) of ‘Goldies’, as it has become known.
The double-track CD with five popular songs from the 50s will be given to everyone now back attending and enjoying their popular sessions in Church halls, community rooms and Libraries.
“Cheryl leads the Charity’s work in Wales taking sessions. However through the CD, folk can enjoy her singing at home as well!” added Grenville. “She has a great voice and on the CD she is ‘double-tracked, so it’s a Cheryl duet!”
With support from the National Lottery, in Wales, Goldies Cymru will be introducing new sessions for people living with dementia and their carers working with Dementia Matters in Powys and the Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services (PAVS) in the weeks ahead, responding to their request ‘we want Goldies sessions please in our area!”
The Golden-Oldies Charity was started by Bath-based choir leader Grenville Jones in 2007. From just four daytime sessions in community rooms, taken himself, it grew to over 200 (pre-Covid) across England and Wales (Goldies Cymru) where it is supported by the Moondance Foundation.
Sir Cliff Richard is Patron of Golden-Oldies.
As restrictions have lifted, the charity has been able to bring back its fun singalongs in community rooms, church halls and Libraries across the UK.
“It was a slow process at first,” says Grenville, “but in recent months, both in England and Wales, GOLDIES IS NOW BACK.
“The aim of the Charity is quite simple, it is to bring people together through social sessions featuring the popular hits of the 60s onwards. Provoking memories of times past and cherished thoughts. A reason to get out, meet new friends and SMILE.
“Loneliness and isolation are a major issue across communities and we are working hard to bring back our popular sessions in more areas in the months ahead. Everyone loves a good singalong!” says Grenville.
In England 65 Sing&Smile sessions have relaunched across the country, from Bradford in Yorkshire to Cornwall, with 35 planned for Wales by the close of 2022.
Fantastic support from many organisations and Trusts have enabled the Charity to respond to the many requests for Goldies groups, meeting the demand for fun daytime social activities for older adults who have experienced isolation in the pandemic.
Included in the new sessions are the East London, Havering Asian Welfare Association, who run a traditional Sing&Smile session alongside a popular Bollywood Goldies sing and dance. Inns Court Community and Family Centre in Bristol is another new session that has started to provide an afternoon of entertainment.
The Charity have welcomed eight new Session Leaders to their team over the last six months and are keen to recruit new Leaders. Contact Emma in the Goldies office on 01761 470006 or [email protected] for more information about the work of the Charity.
ENDS
On the CD Cheryl sings
- You’re My World
- Over the Rainbow
- Sailor
- I Can See Clearly Now
- Que Sera Sera
www.golden-oldies.org.uk
DATGANIAD I’R WASG
Ymholiadau’r cyfryngau i Grenville Jones ar 07778 282934 neu e-bost [email protected]
Llun o Cheryl Davies yn canu dros Goldies
Dydd Mercher 6 Gorffennaf 2022
Ar ôl cael eu gorfodi gan Covid i ganslo eu holl sesiynau Canu a Gwenu HWYL yn 2010, aeth Elusen Golden-Oldies â’u sesiynau canu wythnosol HWYL ar-lein.
www.goldieslive.com
Fe wnaeth ‘canu soffa’ gyflwyno Cheryl Davies, arweinydd sesiwn Goldies yng Nghymru, i gynulleidfa wythnosol o bobl hŷn ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig.
“Roedd canu Cheryl mor boblogaidd fel bod yr elusen wedi cynhyrchu CD ohoni yn perfformio rhai o’r alawon mwyaf poblogaidd sydd mor boblogaidd gyda’n pobl hŷn”, meddai Grenville Jones, sefydlydd yr Elusen.
Rhestr caneuon – gweler diwedd y datganiad.
Fe wnaeth llawer o gartrefi preswyl a mudiadau cymorth i’r henoed ffrydio’r sesiynau ddwywaith yr wythnos gyda Cheryl yn dod yn llais (ac wyneb) poblogaidd ‘Goldies’, fel y caiff ei alw fel arfer.
Rhoddir y CD trac dwbl gyda phum cân noblogaidd o’r 50au i bawb sy’n ôl yn mynychu ac yn mwynhau eu sesiynau poblogaidd mewn neuaddau eglwys, ystafelloedd cymunedol a llyfrgelloedd.
“Mae Cheryl yn arwain gwaith yr Elusen yng Nghymru, gan arwain sesiynau. Fodd bynnag drwy’r CD gall pobl fwynhau ei chanu yn eu cartrefi hefyd”, ychwanegodd Grenville. “Mae ganddi lais gwych ac mae ‘trac dwbl’ ar y CD, felly mae’n ddeuawd gan Cheryl!”
Gyda chefnogaeth gan y Loteri Genedlaethol yng Nghymru bydd Goldies Cymru yn cyflwyno sesiynau newydd i bobl sy’n byw gyda dementia a’u gofalwyr gan weithio gyda Dementia Matters ym Mhowys a Chymdeithas Gwasanaethau Gwirfoddol Sir Benfro (PAVS) yn yr wythnosau i ddod, gan ymateb i’w cais ‘rydym eisiau sesiynau Goldies yn ein hardal os gwelwch yn dda!”
Sefydlwyd Elusen Golden-Oldies yn 2007 gan Grenville Jones, arweinydd côr sy’n byw yng Nghaerfaddon. O ddim ond pedair sesiwn yn ystod y dydd mewn ystafelloedd cymunedol, gydag ef ei hun yn arwain, tyfodd i dros 200 (cyn Covid) ar draws Lloegr a Chymru (Goldies Cymru) lle caiff ei chefnogi gan Sefydliad Moondance.
Syr Cliff Richard yw Llywydd Golden-Oldies.
Wrth i gyfyngiadau godi, mae’r elusen wedi medru dod â’i sesiynau canu hwyliog mewn ystafelloedd cymunedol, neuaddau eglwys a llyfrgelloedd yn ôl ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig.
“Proses araf oedd hi i ddechrau,” meddai Grenville, ond mewn misoedd diweddar, yn Lloegr a hefyd yng Nghymru, MAE GOLDIES YN ÔL.
“Mae nod yr Elusen yn eithaf syml, sef dod â phobl ynghyd drwy sesiynau cymdeithasol drwy ganeuon poblogaidd o’r 60au ymlaen, gan ddod ag atgofion o ddyddiau fu ac atgofion annwyl. Rheswm i fynd allan, cwrdd â ffrindiau newydd a GWENU.
“Mae unigrwydd a bod yn ynysig yn broblem fawr ar draws cymunedau ac rydym yn gweithio’n galed i ddod â’n sesiynau poblogaidd yn ôl mewn mwy o ardaloedd yn y misoedd i ddod. Mae pawb wrth eu bodd gyda sesiwn canu dda!” meddai Grenville.
Yn Lloegr cafodd 65 o sesiynau Canu a Gwenu eu hail-lansio ar draws y wlad, o Bradford yn Swydd Efrog i Gernyw, gyda 35 ar y gweill ar gyfer Cymru erbyn diwedd 2022.
Mae cefnogaeth wych gan lawer o sefydliadau ac ymddiriedolaethau wedi galluogi’r elusen i ymateb i lawer o geisiadau ar gyfer grwpiau Goldies, gan ateb y galw am weithgareddau cymdeithasol hwyliog yn ystod y dydd ar gyfer oedolion sydd wedi bod yn unig yn y pandemig.
Mae’r sesiynau newydd yn cynnwys rhai yn nwyrain Llundain, Havering Asian Welfare Association, sy’n cynnal sesiwn Canu a Gwenu draddodiadol wrth ochr cân a dawns Bollywood Goldies. Mae Canolfan Gymunedol a theulu Inns Court ym Mryste yn sesiwn newydd arall a ddechreuwyd i roi prynhawn o adloniant.
Mae’r Elusen wedi croesawu wyth o arweinwyr sesiwn newydd i’w tîm dros y chwe mis diwethaf ac maent yn awyddus i recriwtio arweinwyr newydd. Cysylltwch ag Emma yn swyddfa Goldies ar 01761 470006 neu [email protected] i gael mwy o wybodaeth am waith yr Elusen.
DIWEDD
Ar y CD mae Cheryl yn canu
- You’re My World
- Over the Rainbow
- Sailor
- I Can See Clearly Now
- Que Sera Sera
www.golden-oldies.org.uk
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