Larchwood Care

There were feet tapping at a Manchester care home when a school brass band - which has collaborated with Take That and played for MPs in the Speaker’s Garden - paid residents a visit.

The Chanters Care Home, in Atherton, was delighted to welcome the Fred Longworth High School band for an exclusive concert.

The musical extravaganza, which is part of the Proms in The Playground initiative from Brass England, featured a range of toe-tapping tunes and kept those living at the home, in Tyldesley Old Road, thoroughly entertained for nearly an hour.

The children’s school chose a theme of Proms in the Sunshine, and the programme included proms classics, such as Abide with Me, I Vow to Thee My Country and God Save The Queen. These were followed by more modern songs, which saw the brass band joined by singers and guitarists, including Sweet Caroline, Let Me Entertain You, and Shine.

The open-air concert took place in The Chanters’ garden, with residents looking on and waving Union Jack flags from the home’s gazebo, which was decorated with bunting and balloons for the occasion.

Anne Hargreaves, home manager, said: “Residents were enthralled by the youngsters’ performance. It was a lovely way for them to spend an afternoon.

“We are keen on encouraging local organisations to build strong connections with the home and this philosophy forms part of our extensive activities programme.

“Intergenerational visits, such as this, play an important part in the wellbeing of Chanters’ residents. Different generations interacting with each other has proven benefits for both sides.

“Our residents are very sociable and love to welcome groups and people of different ages to the home.”

Helen Robinson, Fred Longworth High School’s head of music and conductor of the band, said: “It is brilliant to be able to take the brass band around the community and perform for so many people. Music is powerful and brings people together. The band loved performing for the residents and getting them singing along, clapping their hands, and waving a flag to our performance in the sunshine.”

Chanters Care Home has 40 ensuite rooms, well-appointed communal areas, a wide-ranging activities programme, which is shaped by residents’ interests, abilities and wishes, and an extensive well-care-for garden that can be enjoyed by those living there and their families.

Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good with the industry regulator basing its rigorous assessment on safety, effectiveness, management, responsiveness, and care.

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Notes to editors:

Larchwood Care has an extensive range of care homes, with an excellent reputation, in England, Scotland and South Wales.

All of the facilities are set up to support a comfortable lifestyle while making the most of a skilled care team with an approach that is homely and charming, while also being modern and efficient.

Larchwood Care Homes is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions, one of the leading providers of care in the UK.

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