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Singing for Lung Health

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Jean

3rd May 2021 by warblers_admin

A few years ago, I had a Winter during which I seemed to go from one chest infection to another, never really feeling I had recovered.  I finally went back to the doctor who sent me for tests which showed I had developed Bronchiectasis. The frequent chest infections had made me physically unwell and my mental health was also quite low.

On a visit to the Brunton theatre one evening I noticed a leaflet which suggested singing for lung health with a group called the Warblers. I thought about it for a while and not having done any singing since the school choir I wasn’t sure I could actually sing.  Finally, I decided I had nothing to lose by trying it out. I contacted Jane, the groups song leader to find out where the sessions were held and discovered it was only a short distance from where I lived.  This seemed like a good omen.

I arrived at my first session feeling a bit anxious. I was immediately made to feel welcome and any worries I had about my ability to sing were soon dispelled by the friendly atmosphere generated by the group. Over the weeks I found myself becoming more relaxed about singing and looking forward to my Monday afternoon session with the Warblers.  I always came home with a smile on my face, feeling really relaxed having spent the afternoon in the company of friends.

At one of my visits to the Bronchiectasis clinics I was delighted to discover that the doctor noticed from the breathing tests that my breathing had definitely improved. Since I was not on any medication for the bronchiectasis, the only change I had made was my weekly singing sessions, this had obviously produced a direct result.

To anyone with a lung problem, I would say don’t hesitate join the Warblers. Being part of the group not only helps with breathing problems but also produces a general feeling of well-being and also adds a lot of new friends to your life.

 

 

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Dates & Times

We have resumed in person singing sessions with covid risk mitigation measures in place. We will also continue Zoom sessions.

Please get in touch if you would like to sing with us. You are also welcome to use our videos of warm exercises and songs. Keep singing!

East Lothian
Mondays 2.30 – 3.30PM
Musselburgh East Community Association,
Haddington Road, Musselburgh
EH21 8JJ

June: 13
July 11, 18
August: 8, 15, 22, 29
September: 5, 12, 19, 26
October: 3, 10, 24, 31
November: 7, 14, 21, 28
December: 5, 12, 19

Midlothian
Tuesdays 3.00 – 4.00PM
(no session on first Tues of each month)
St. Anne’s Sheltered Housing,
Main St, Newtongrange, Dalkeith
EH22 4NQ


June: 14
July: 19
August: 9,16, 23, 30
September: 13, 20, 27
October: 11, 25
November: 8, 15, 22, 29
December: 13, 20

 

 

Contact the Warblers

Email: Jane Lewis
Phone: 0131-669 5591
07519582130

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