HC-One’s Winters Park Care Home in Penrith, Cumbria, is marking World Music Day on Saturday, June 21, 2025, by honouring the joy and connection music brings, inviting residents and colleagues to join in by singing, dancing, and playing instruments.
The event highlighted the uplifting power of music and its ability to spark memories and bring people together. Winters Park is known for welcoming in musical performers and entertainers to their home including a recent special visit from Ukes4Fun, a ukulele group known for their lively sessions across the North East and Cumbria.
Ukes4Fun performed a mix of classic tunes and resident-requested covers, encouraging everyone to sing along, tap their feet, or pick up an instrument. Afterwards the team from Ukes4Fun spent time with the residents chatting to them about the songs that have soundtracked their lives, from old favourites to personal milestones.
Egle Orante, HC-One’s Winters Park Wellbeing Coordinator, said:
“World Music Day was a great way to uplift spirits, encourage social interactions and trigger positive memories especially for residents living with dementia. Residents really enjoyed listening, singing, playing instruments and dancing along to the live performance by Ukes4Fun.”