NEW LOCATION!
In September 2023 we moved from Devon to Glossop, Derbyshire. Please contact me if I can help you with music therapy.
MOST RECENT EXPERIENCE:-
TUNE-IN! 1st & 3rd Thursdays from September 2022 to September 2023 at Kentisbeare Village Hall, initiated & funded by The Towersey Foundation
MUSIC WITH FRIENDS 2nd & 4th Thursdays from September 2022 to September 2023 at The Beehive, Dowell Street, Honiton, funded by Honiton Hospital League of Friends (HHLOF)
Music Therapist
The Towersey Foundation, Devon (http://www.towerseyfoundation.org.uk)
January 2015 to present
When I first qualified, Towersey initially invited me to run a one year contract to provide group and individual music therapy sessions in two Exeter care homes for people living with a variety of mental health conditions including dementia. I am most grateful to the Towersey Foundation for supporting new projects since I qualified in the following locations:
- Exeter care homes: Woodhayes, Cadogan Court and Barton Place
- Cullompton care home: Court House.
- Hemyock: Blackdown Healthy Living and Activity Centre,
- Cullompton Integrated Health Centre,
- Franklyn Hospital (Devon Partnership Trust).
TUNE-IN! Community group sessions in Kentisbeare Village Hall, 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 15th September 2022. Provides clients with carers/partners the opportunity to enjoy tea (& cake), tunes and friendship. Led by HCPC-registered music therapists*. The sessions are free but please book your place in advance. For further information contact Sarah Folland at Towersey, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 01823 681362. Awaiting recruitment of new music therapists, Group continuing led by local musician Colin Britten.
MUSIC WITH FRIENDS - new group started Thursday 22 September 2022. A community music therapy group for adults and a friend, family member or carer. Sessions take place on 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month at The Beehive, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ. Space to connect and share through music. Led by HCPC-registered music therapists.* The sessions are free but please book your place in advance. For further information contact Paul Barrows at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07716 118168. *Awaiting recruitment of new music therapists. Please contact Paul for update.
Music Therapist
Honiton Hospital League of Friends (HHLOF) September 2022 to present
Music Therapist
Blackdown Healthy Living and Activity Centre (BHLAC), Hemyock
Jan 2019 to April 2022
Leading monthly sessions with clients from the community who may have been referred by GPs and other healthcare professionals because of physical, emotional or psychological concerns. The group of 12-16 individuals are looked after by a lovely team of knowledgeable and caring staff and volunteers. They enjoy a day of company, regular activities, and a home-cooked lunch. Music therapy, with song, instruments and discussion is a welcome addition to their weekly schedule.
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Ceilidh Band Leader
Stick the Fiddle
May 1990 to present
Visit 'www.stickthefiddle.co.uk' or watch us on Youtube, for the sort of dance and folk music that we can provide for your event (usually in the South West of England but will travel!). As a group we have played at Sidmouth, Eastbourne, Bideford and Chippenham folk festivals, and have led music workshops at Halsway Manor ('playing in a band') and Bideford ('Playford dance band music').
We are now also available to provide gentle and more contemplative background or worship music.
