Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has merged with Rising Voices Wessex, a Poole-based community choir charity that supports people living with and beyond cancer through singing and shared experiences. The partnership expands access to the choir for people living with life-limiting illness and their families across east Dorset and Purbeck.
As part of the merger, the choir group now operates as the Lewis-Manning Rising Voices Choir, offering a space where members can connect with others who share similar experiences, while enjoying the emotional and physical benefits of singing.
The choir is for people affected by cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. Participants say the choir is “Inspiring”, “Fun”, “Very special” and “A great way to make friends”.
The benefits of singing include:
- Stress relief, lowering cortisol levels
- Improved breathing supporting respiritory function and control
- Creating new social connections, reducing isolation and loneliness
- Supporting mental well-being
How to join:
- There are no auditions or requirements to read music, just come along and join in.
- Rehearsals are held every Tuesday 6.45pm – 9.00pm at Longfleet House, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JD
Sunday April 26th Big Singalong with Gavin Carr
at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown 10am - 5pm.
Great event not to be missed all singers welcome for the day,
Performance open to the public at 4pm
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/rising-voices-wessex
Tuesday 5th May, St Aldhelm’s Recital
St Aldhelms Church,St Aldhelm's Rd, Poole BH13 6BT
1:10 pm and 1:50 pm.
All welcome no tickets required, retiring collection.