Musical Morning Event

Posted on September 5, 2019

Alzheimer’s Scotland in Falkirk and the Falkirk Folk Club are holding a Musical Morning for people living with dementia, their friends and family at St Martha’s Hall, St Francis Xavier’s Church, Hope Street, Falkirk, FK1 5AT, on Monday 16^th September, 11am – 12:30pm.

The Musical Morning will include a medley of different folk, rock and country songs for attendees’ entertainment, with refreshments provided. Places are £3.50 each.

To book your place, please contact Justine Davidson by phone: 01324 564278, or mobile: 07880790337.

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