Local singing group, Soul Singers CIC has been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to continue their Mums singing for health provision in Plymouth for a further 2 years.
Soul Singers Community Interest Company (CIC) has been providing mums with something a little different for the past 5 years. The sessions they run focus on Mums well-being, providing them with the opportunity to do something fun for themselves.
Director, MJ Saunders stated when she found out the news.
“We are absolutely delighted, it means that we will be able to sing and support more mums and their families in both the local and wider community of Plymouth,”
The weekly sessions encourage Mums to sing, have fun and connect with other Mums but they’ll not be singing the usual Nursery Rhymes! The songs are very varied, encouraging and empowering covering a whole range of genres. But the most important aspect is that they have FUN! They are not a choir- they just sing for fun!
The sessions started after director, MJ Saunders studied the effects of Singing to improve mental well-being and have been called a ‘lifeline’ by some of the Mums who attend. “Being a Mum is hard and often very isolating. Mums look after everyone else but often forget to look after themselves.”
The sessions have had such positive feedback with one Mum stating
“It is the only group that I go to because I felt genuinely welcomed, where Mums don’t have cliches and it is judgement free.”
Another saying that by attending
“it changed her life” as well as it being a “bringer of joy.”
There is also research to suggest that singing helps reduce symptoms of postnatal depression which can affect any new Mum. Expectant Mums are also encouraged to come to the sessions. Singing is great for baby bonding: both in and out of the womb!
The sessions are for all Mums to attend, whether they have babies or children at school.
There are so many benefits to singing, this group could be just the best medicine your soul needs!
- It helps reduce stress and anxiety
- Improves mood
- Develops positive relationships
- Improves confidence and self esteem
- It’s a form of escape
- Helps sleeping
- Tones muscles
- Improves memory, concentration and learning
In the Autumn the popular New mums sessions will return along with a new session designed for Mums who are working in the week and cannot attend the weekly daytime sessions. Check their social media or website for further details. www.soulsingerscic.com
