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The Access All Ages Creative Community Hub at The Bridgewater Hall is a vibrant, inclusive space where people of all ages come together through music, creativity and shared experience. Rooted in the principles of intergenerational connection and creative health, the hub creates meaningful opportunities for individuals to connect, build relationships and support their wellbeing through participation in the arts and creative health. Each session brings together a rich and diver

Poppy’s journey with Intergenerational Music Making (IMM) is a wonderful example of how early experiences of intergenerational connection can grow into a lifelong commitment to community. Having first become involved at just six years old, Poppy has grown up alongside IMM’s work, developing her confidence, creativity and leadership through a wide range of programmes and opportunities. Over the years, Poppy has taken part in and supported many IMM initiatives including Care to

We are pleased to share a case study from our Manchester volunteer, Chalce , reflecting on their experience supporting the Singing for the Heart project at the Salford Royal Heart Care Unit. Through their commitment and compassion, Chalce has made a meaningful difference to patients’ confidence, wellbeing and overall rehabilitation experience. Here, she shares in her own words how the project has impacted those she has worked with – and what the experience has meant to her.