Home   Dartford   News   Article

Cuppa Concert goes down a treat with West Kent Housing Association’s Strawberry Hill care home residents

A surprise outdoor jazz concert went down a treat with care home residents in Dartford.

West Kent Housing Association's Strawberry Hill in Bevis Hill, Stone hosted the socially-distanced spectacle on Sunday.

The 'Cuppa Concert' at Strawberry Hill featured live muscians and singers.
The 'Cuppa Concert' at Strawberry Hill featured live muscians and singers.

So-called "cuppa concerts" are put on outdoors by musicians to help support vulnerable people and those currently shielding due to Covid-19.

Residents at Strawberry Hull were invited to come outside with a designated guest or watch the performance featuring live jazz music from their balconies.

After the gig some were able to enjoy a cup of tea and a socially distanced chat with the musicians.

Ruth Slight, whose parents live at the complex said: "It was brilliant to have something the residents could enjoy together. The music was so uplifting."

Stone Ward Cllr Kelly Grehan helped organised the event at Strawberry Hill, which cares for people over 55 with a range of needs such as mobility difficulties.

Strawberry Hill resident Roy Wainwright and his daughter Ruth Slight.
Strawberry Hill resident Roy Wainwright and his daughter Ruth Slight.

"I was excited to hear about these concert," said Cllr Grehan.

"It's been a really difficult time for older people who have been shielding and missing their families so if was great to be able to organise something they could enjoy from their balconies."

Read more: All the latest news from Dartford

Close This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Learn More