A luxury Studley care home has teamed up with a local music school to launch an initiative designed to infuse the joys of music into the lives of its residents.
Studley Rose, part of the Macc Care group, recently held its inaugural ukulele class in partnership with Gumbley’s Music School, where residents were taught everything from the proper technique of holding the ukulele to mastering essential chords. Under the expert guidance of tutor Eric Kingdon, the residents embarked on an inspiring musical journey, immersing themselves in the fundamentals of mastering this charming instrument.
One of the enthusiastic participants, resident Peter Cardus, shared his excitement after the class, stating: “I thoroughly enjoyed that. I never thought I’d get the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument at my age!”. His joy was echoed by many of the participants, with some of the residents embracing their new musical adventure by founding ‘The Studley Rose Ukulele Band’.
Maria Willis, Registered Manager of Studley Rose, expressed her gratitude, saying: “We are thrilled to see the positive impact of the ukulele lessons and for the residents to begin The Studley Rose Ukulele Band. Music has a remarkable ability to uplift spirits and foster a sense of community, and we are immensely grateful to Eric Kingdon and Gumbley’s Music School for their invaluable support. We eagerly await the next lesson of this wonderful partnership and the happiness it will bring to our residents.”
The partnership with Gumbleys Music School and The Studley Rose Ukulele Band both embody Studley Rose’s dedication to providing enriching experiences and nurturing a vibrant community for its residents.
Studley Rose is a luxury 65-bed care home that was opened in 2021 with an abundance of communal space and shared facilities, such as a modern wellness suite, well-equipped gym and a cinema.
In its first 3 years of operation, the home has created a tight-knit family of residents, who are all placed firmly at the centre of its care culture. Each resident is encouraged to express their independence and has the option to engage in a range of activities — designed to sustain their physical and mental well-being, whilst also igniting that strong sense of community.
For more information on the home, visit: https://macccare.com/our-homes/studley-rose/
Alternatively, for information on the Macc Care group, please visit: https://www.macccare.com/.
