TULLIBODY Healthy Living is hoping to reach out to older adults with the power of music.

Monthly singing sessions, especially aimed at those who find it difficult to get out and about, are being held at St Serf ’s Church Hall.

The idea hit the right note with the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, which awarded £1100 to the group to fund the sessions.

Around 30 people attended the first session on Wednesday.

The funding, which came from the trust’s Coalfields Community Investments Programme, is paying for the hall hire and a teacher for a year.

The classes aim to help elderly people to get out and about.

Tracy Gibson, community development worker at Tullibody Healthy Living, said: “This is a community led health project working to support everyone in our community, especially those who need support to get out and about.

“With funding from CRT, we are also developing two volunteers who will concentrate on reaching out to older adults and identifying services or activities that will help them feel healthier and happier.

“We have teamed up with Volunteering Matters, another group who provide befriending and transport for older adults. This way, we hope to give support to anyone who needs it.”

People who find it difficult to get out and about can ask for a free lift by calling THL on 01259 724374.

The next session will be held on Wednesday, February 24 at 11am, then at the same time of on the last Wednesday of the month.

Bob Young, Scottish trustee at the CRT, said: “It’s really good to see a local group researching tough issues like social isolation and we are delighted to be able to support them as they use the power of music and community singing to bring people together.

“I am confident their programme will be a success.”