Residents at a Bridge of Weir care home joined forces with the village's Scouts to celebrate the King's coronation and the end of an intergenerational music project.
The event at Campbell Snowdon House, in Quarrier's Village, marked the conclusion of a pilot project between the Youth United Foundation and Intergenerational Music Making (IMM).
Deborah Summerhill, activity coordinator at the care home, described the day of celebrations on Friday, May 5, as "amazing."
She told The Gazette: "We sang together, played with balloons and enjoyed some lovely cakes made by our chef John.
"We then went out to the sunny garden and played on the swing and blew bubbles. It was so lovely that the sun came out."
Funded by mutual insurer Royal London, the pilot project is connecting Scouts, Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs, and the Boys Brigade with their local care homes across the UK.
The initial six-week pilots included intergenerational music-making and creative training for the young people, giving them the skills to use music as a tool to support their individual and community wellbeing.
The project is aimed at helping young people increase their sense of citizenship, and develop respect and empathy for older people in their community.
Deborah said: "It was amazing to be part of the project and it has given me so much confidence.
"I was initially a bit nervous to run the intergenerational music group and didn’t think I would be able to do it.
"I have amazed myself just going for it, having fun, enjoying it and seeing and seeing all the residents and Scouts enjoy it too."
Emily Abbott, programme director at IMM, said: "Residents from Campbell Snowdon House and the Bridge of Weir Scouts have really embraced the project which aims to build lasting connections.
"The coronation is the perfect opportunity for generations to celebrate together. We are delighted to be working with YUF to inspire good citizenship amongst young people through intergenerational connection, music and community awareness.
"The projects are designed to improve the personal well-being of the care home residents and the young people taking part as well as empowering, inspiring and skilling up the next generation.
"Feedback from the initial sessions is already demonstrating the impact of the partnership in helping young people to develop empathy, communication and confidence and play an active role in their community."
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