Elders are in fine voice

ARRCC Elders marked UK Older People’s Day in style last Monday with the official launch of their very own Songbook.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Oct 2013, 16:00 BST
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All the songs in the book have been written and composed by members and staff of the ARRCC Day Centre for Older People which meets at Magdala House in Ferry Road, Rye.

They were helped in their venture by BAFTA Award winning writer Roy Apps and musician and composer Jamie Harris. Songs featured in the Songbook include ‘Biscuit Blues’ (12 bar blues in A), ‘Confusing Cricket’ (Calypso) and ARRCC’s very own version of the local folk song ‘Hopping Down in Kent.’.

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Care Co-ordinator Sam Finch said: “It’s been a fabulous project. A great time’s been had by everyone: members, staff and volunteers.”

Irna Mortlock, from ARRCC, said: “We would like to say a big thank you to Sam Langley who came in to ARRCC Elders in the afternoon

and gave a wonderful slide show on Old Hastings.

ARRCC Elders will be performing songs from their songbook at the ARRCC Open Day on Friday November 22 at The School Creative Centre, New Road, Rye. www.arrcc.org.uk.

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