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Rose’s aphasia story: “A stroke took my voice away. Singing in The Brain Charity’s choir helped me find it again”
...speaking in full sentences was still proving difficult, Rose discovered she could sing clearly and coherently. She joined The Brain Charity’s choir to practise her speech, and now sings with...
Type: Story
Category: Social activities
The Brain Charity’s annual carol concert 2023
...performers for their outstanding contributions! LIPA Primary and High School choir treated us to Last Christmas (thus spoiling our Whamageddon chances) and the fabulous Jingle Bell Rock. Our Brain Charity...
Type: News
Category: Events
The power of music: how singing benefits the brain
...to joining a choir Alongside these physical benefits, there are clear social positives to joining a choir. Seeing the same people each week and building social connections is extremely valuable...
Type: News
Category: Advice
A look at The Brain Charity’s arts projects 2023
...showcased talent from across Merseyside, including The Brain Charity’s very own choir, Asylum Link, SingMe Merseyside and LIPA Primary and High School Choir. Prior to the concert, The Brain Charity...
Type: News
Category: News
Sarah’s stroke story: “I lost friends after a head-on car crash, but I don’t feel like an outsider at The Brain Charity”
...craft class, the art class and the choir as a way to start socialising again.” Prior to her accident and stroke, Sarah had an active and challenging lifestyle. She was...
Type: Story
Category: Social activities
Pamela’s aphasia story: “I couldn’t speak at all after a stroke – but now I have the confidence to meet new people”
...her stroke made her more creative, and she now works as an actor, takes part in pirate re-enactments, sings in a choir, crafts, creates artwork and enjoys photography. The mum-of-two,...
Type: Story
Category: Social activities
COVID-19 didn’t stop The Brain Charity’s volunteers from having their dream wedding
...the talk. He joined the charity’s choir, and caught the attention of Pam, who was undertaking a work experience placement there, when he performed Bohemian Rhapsody in his own inimitable...
Type: News
Social activities, workshops and classes
...aromatherapy, creative writing, photography, poetry workshops and cosmetics-making. We also have a popular choir and a knit and natter group. Physical exercise Move your body and get active! Physical classes...
Type: Service
Category: Social activities
The incredible ways creativity can improve brain health
...(pictured) to The Brain Changer Arts Project for children and our regular workshops such as art and crafts, knitting and choir. Nurturing the innate creativity we all have within us...
Type: News
Category: Advice
Brain Charity client who began acting career after stroke stars in global L’Oréal beauty campaign
...in a choir, crafts, creates artwork, enjoys photography and even takes part in pirate re-enactments. She is really passionate about representing stroke survivors and those with aphasia. Barbara Lavernos, Deputy...
Type: News
