Singing the praises of dementia support choir

Dorset Wellbeing Choir, which provides support and companionship for people living with aphasia and dementia, is now running two regular meetings in Wareham and Bournemouth.

Coordinated by Paul Martin of Dorset Music Therapy Service, based in Bere Regis, the choir was formed more than two years ago at the request of NHS Dorset’s acquired brain injury service. The choir meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 10.30am to 11.45am at Wareham Plus at 21 Bonnets Lane.

To book a place or find out more email warehamdaycentre @caredorset.co.uk or call 01929 554618. Alternatively, email Paul Martin at dorsetmusictherapy @outlook.com or call 07788 185048. All are welcome, sessions are £2.50 per person.

Dorset Youth Pride returns to Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester on Saturday, June 10.

Now in its second year, organisers describe Pride as a ‘free, inclusive event welcoming all members of the LGBT+ community and allies’.

Shire Hall Museum is opening for free from 10am to 4pm for the event, where visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities, including taking over Vinyl Van’s decks for a Pride Pick & Mix gig.

Museum director Nina Corey said:

“We’re so excited to be hosting Dorset Youth Pride at Shire Hall Museum again. “As a social justice museum, we’re proud to support and champion all members of the LGBT+ community.

“We believe that Pride should be for everyone, so we’re delighted to be hosting this inclusive celebration for people of all ages.”

A Pride spokesman said: “Following the success of last year’s event, it’s brilliant to be working with even more local partners to deliver Dorset Youth Pride. With informative displays and talks, craft activities and music, there is something for everyone to enjoy on the day.”