South Glos Aphasia Choir

Choirs for people with aphasia in South Gloucestershire and now in Bristol and NSomerset run by music therapy students and funded by @sironaCIC foundation.

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Local stroke survivor Hazel explores her recovery from stroke and experience of #aphasia through art and film. We know the power of creative arts through singing too! Check out her exhibition.

[Liz Clarke @LizGClarke]

Not the Same Poet, But Always An Artist by Hazel Hammond explores Aphasia & the role of creativity in recovery through drawings, photographs & films at @NBT_Arts #SouthmeadHospital from 18 September, @Arnolfini from 1 October, & online. Read more at https://t.co/uFhSVAH8QS

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

@carlystroke @SRHarvey_ @LUNA_Aphasia @bigwelshdave @Nickcanncfp @HopeForStroke2 @candyuk19 @ranjparmar @TeamSebastianM @RacingDavies @CazB82 @Craig_Pankhurst @NETA_Aphasia Thank you! Shout out to @AphasiaChoir choir too.

[Natalie Lennard @Nat_Lennard]

Well done to @GoodhewEsther SLT working in Cardiff and Vale UHB for her poster presentation at the @WelshStrokeConf on the brilliant aphasia friendly choir! @RCSLTWales @rcslt_bulletin @RCSLTResearch @RCSLT @CAVUHB_SLT @CAV_LenRichards @CV_UHB

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Emma (our choir’s SLT) will be presenting next month on living well with stroke and long term rehab and recovery including singing for wellbeing.

[Emma Richards 💙 @em_rehab]

Great new regular information sessions supported by @bristolstroke and @strokehit. My session next month is about living well with #aphasia and long term goals and recovery. Spread the word local healthcare friends!

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Happy St. Patrick's Day! As well as singing Irish songs such as When Irish eyes are smiling, Danny Boy and Wild Rover we shared our memories of St. Patrick's Day celebrations. We also had extra performances of Down by the Salley Gardens, The Irish Rover and The Irish Blessing.

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Our fabulous choir members letting us know how singing together makes them feel. Big smiles all round too! #aphasiachoir #takingitpersonally

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Our great friends at Bath @AphasiaChoir were amazing on @bbcpointswest tonight. Great to get a mention of our choir too! Watch from about 20.20 https://t.co/Cy1KLrDQnV

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Our friends at Bristol and North Somerset choir had a great playlist this morning. Try not to sing this one! 🌞🎶

[Bristol & North Somerset Aphasia Choir @bnsaphasiachoir]

Lovely to have some new members along to the #aphasiachoir this morning. Some great tunes this morning with Queen, Elvis, Ben E King and a bit of Katrina and the waves to brighten up the cold day! 🎶🌞

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Great opportunity to get some support with emotional difficulties after stroke.

[Bristol Stroke @bristolstroke]

ACTion AFTER STROKE course, for people who feel anxious after stroke - helps manage emotions, mental health, physical conditions. A journey of discovery to improve & enrich lives after stroke. Via Zoom from 16/02/21 Tues & Thurs #strokesurvivor #Bristol https://t.co/rm9H1Z9uHJ

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Hello from all at the SGlos choir this week! We sang Delilah, Thats Amore, when I'm 64, I got rhythm and did some vocal work on the Skye Boat Song. We're getting to know Try a Little Kindness and we also enjoyed our warm up to My Bonnie lies over the ocean, complete with actions!

[Bristol & North Somerset Aphasia Choir @bnsaphasiachoir]

Our new choir for people with aphasia launched this week! The choir is run by Faith and Clara music therapy students from @UWEBristol and Speech and Language Therapists from @SironaCIC.

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Great meeting with all 4 of our choir leaders this evening. We now have a separate account for our Bristol and NSomerset choir. Give us a follow @bnsaphasiachoir

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

First session of our new choir today with our music therapy students Clara and Faith. Guitar, piano and backing tracks to accompany our small but perfectly formed choir. Please spread the word to people in Bristol and NSomerset to join.

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

@bristolstroke @StrokeAssocSW @strokehit @diffstrokes @HeadwayBristol

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Very excited to announce that our second online aphasia choir will be running every Wednesday from 10.30-11.30 starting on the 20th January. All people with aphasia welcome from Bristol, N Somerset and S Glos. Contact us to make a referral. Supported by @SironaCIC & @UWEBristol

[Bristol Stroke @bristolstroke]

#strokesurvivor #strokeawareness #bristol

[Bristol Stroke @bristolstroke]

JOIN OUR ACTion AFTER STROKE - 5 Week course, for people who feel distressed or anxious after a stroke, helping manage painful thoughts, feelings & sensations.
Via Zoom from 16/02/21 every Tues & Thurs. #strokesurvivor #bristol

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

A range of emotions this week-we sang Christmas songs including Hark the Herald but also spent time remembering a dear friend and choir member who has sadly passed away.
A few members (see pic) have also been involved in a songwriting group and shared their song Jolly Christmas!

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

Nice to see friends from @bristolstroke on here!

[Bristol Stroke @bristolstroke]

OUR CHRISTMAS VIDEO IS HERE!!
We have chosen this beautiful ballad to celebrate the spirit of togetherness this Christmas. Our #FestiveChoir includes our friends, staff, trustees, #strokesurvivors and volunteers x #Bristol #strokeawareness
See the video:
https://t.co/upZKMSR29l

[South Glos Aphasia Choir @SGAphasiaChoir]

This fantastic video is about #aphasia and is a collaboration of aphasia choirs from around the world! So proud that our choir was part of it. Thanks for having us @SingAphasia https://t.co/UlJhClawxr