Thank you for the music

We are helping to support care home residents living in West Wales by treating them to a special performance from The Oscar Bernhardt’s Charleston Charlies band.

Charleston Charlies Band entertain residents at Caeffir Care Home, Llanelli where WPD’s Kathryn Thomas and care home worker Steve Underhill joined in the fun.

We have been working in partnership with Music in Hospitals by supporting a series of concerts for older people providing them with live music performances aimed at benefiting their health and well-being.

The Manchester based band entertained audiences at locations across West Wales over a three day period - with their clever arrangements which bring new life into the music of the Jazz Age.

The free concerts entitled Music and Safety have not only helped to increase access to high quality musical performances but have also been providing valuable information to the elderly about how to keep warm and well in the event of a power cut.

We provided information to residents and their carers about our free Priority Service - aimed at those who may need priority assistance in a power cut.

Robert Aitken CBE, Director of Music in Hospitals in Wales, commented: “We’re delighted to be working in partnership with WPD and to be bringing one of our best acts down from Manchester to perform this series of concerts for us. We wanted to give elderly residents in West Wales the chance to listen to something a bit different, and at no cost.”

WPD’s Karen Welch explained: “Sometimes power cuts can happen for reasons beyond our control, and we know it can be particularly worrying if you rely on electricity for medical equipment or if you are elderly or disabled. Our Priority Service Register can give customers with specific needs a little extra help when needed”.

The concerts have also received support from Arts and Business Cymru with its CultureStep programme.

For more information and upcoming events with Music in Hospitals please click here.