Our Patron is Sir Cliff Richard and our Founder is the highly respected Bath-based musician Grenville Jones who recognised how singing and music, brightened the lives and wellbeing of the many people across his choirs.

Grenville himself took the first daytime singing and activity sessions in sheltered housing community rooms in and around Bath back in 2007. There are now over 150 fun daytime sessions in community rooms, church halls and libraries across England and Wales - taken by 60 dedicated freelance and volunteer leaders.

Goldies Sing&Smile sessions are NOT choirs, but fun social sing-alongs to the popular and uplifting memory-evoking hits of the 50s and onwards. Bring me Sunshine – Summer Holiday – Magic Moments – Downtown - Hi Ho Silver Lining and many more. We encourage people to clap and move in rhythm to the music, smile and more often than not ... get up and dance!

Here at Goldies we recognise the issues with loneliness amongst the increasing older population and our activities provide opportunities to leave the house, to be with others, laugh, sing out, and to make new supportive friendships.

As well as our monthly Sing&Smile sessions we provide concerts, intergenerational projects with local Primary Schools, Age Awareness events and seasonal parties like our popular county wide Christmas BIG SINGs with free transport, lunch and entertainment.

If you are interested in becoming a Leader or introducing Goldies activities in your area then we would like to hear from you. Please email events@golden-oldies.org.uk or call the Goldies office on 01761 470006. We are only a small team but we are growing thanks to the support from many Trusts and commercial sponsors.