Connecting the young and young at heart

Friday, 22 November 2019 15:31

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Pupils from The Buchan School have visited the elderly to perform a concert.

The Buchan Chamber Choir performed an Autumnal-themed concert to residents of Abbotswood Nursing Home in Ballasalla.

The residents at Abbotswood had a lovely afternoon singing with the choir -one lady celebrated her 95th birthday and was treated to a special rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’.

Head of Buchan Music, Sue Mills said 'We're very proud of their performances and how they took time to talk to the residents afterwards.'

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