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Day 2…
On Tuesday we learnt a surprising fact: Osaka and Manchester have had a connection for over 100 years, as Osaka used to be called ‘Manchester of the East’ because of its cotton industry. Both cities have a large network of canals that were used to transport products inland from the coast and Osaka used to have 808 bridges over these canals. The word ‘bashi’, which means bridge, is used as a name for a shopping area in the middle of the city. Despite it only being our second training session, we feel a connection with the musicians from Japan Century Orchestra and Kansai Philha... Read More
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Memory Wellbeing Cafes – Alzheimer’s Society
Memory Wellbeing Cafes - Alzheimer's Society In early November, Lucy, our Camerata in the Community Manager, visited one of Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Cafes in Milnrow, as they would like to start taking part in music-making as group. So many ideas were flung around throughout the afternoon and we’re looking forward to what can be developed together in the new year. ... Read More
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Music in Mind Confirmed!
We’re very happy to announce that our Music in Mind programme has been confirmed for the next three years, thanks to support from the Henry Smith Charity. Sessions are currently taking place with people with dementia and their carers in Tameside and Rochdale (funded by Tameside Public Health and Rochdale CCG), and the project will now extend to Manchester and Salford from January 2017.... Read More
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