North Bristol Wellbeing Choir Opens the Colston Hall Foyer

Saturday the 16th of May marked a momentous day for Members of the North Bristol Wellbeing choir who were invited to take part in the opening of the new Colston Hall golden foyer. The Wellbeing Choir performed outside the building to a large crowd, who clapped and sang along with them, before the Mayor gave a speech and a local resident cut the ribbon, and the public streamed inside to see for themselves what all the song and dance was about!
The Choir were treated to a guided tour from Choir leader Rachael Coulson around the building, before being whisked away for their 2nd performance of the day at Eden Grove Multicultural Feast.
“It’s been a brilliant day, I’d never have thought I had the confidence to do something like this, the choir has helped me build confidence and has helped me in managing some of my health issues, I was really nervous at first but I love it now and hate it when I have to miss a session” NBWC Member.
The wellbeing Choir has been set up for people to help improve their health and wellbeing. It has been medically proven that singing together regularly improves not only circulatory and respiratory health issues, but also lifts the spirits and helps lessen the symptoms of depression. It has also been proven to help core stability and strength, and to improve the memory.
If you or someone you know, would like to give the choir a go, it is completely free. You can go along to any sessions and join in. No experience is necessary. The Wellbeing Choir runs every Wednesday in term time from the Greenway centre in Southmead from 7.00-9.00. Everyone welcome. Any enquiries please contact Hannah Currant on 0117 9224670.