Ilfracombe Ukulele Pluckers bring musical afternoon to North Devon care home
07 Aug 2026
3 min read
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about some musical celebrations at Edenmore Nursing Home.
Edenmore Nursing Home in North Devon was filled with the sound of music when the home was visited by the Ilfracombe Ukulele Pluckers.
Residents gathered in one of the home’s lounges to enjoy the performance.
The Ukulele Pluckers played songs from different eras and there was lots of singing along from the team and residents, as well as some dancing.
There was also a chance to try out playing one of the ukuleles at the end of the performance.
It was a really special afternoon that brought everyone together to enjoy tunes from decades past and get a few feet tapping and dancing.
Music can be very powerful for people who are living with a Dementia or are on a cognitive journey. Rhythm and melody activate parts of the brain linked to emotion, movement and long-term memory, so although someone might struggle to recall a recent conversation, they can sometimes still remember the words or beat to a song from years ago.
The Ilfracombe Ukulele Pluckers shared about their visit:
Our afternoon at Edenmore was heart-warmingly memorable. We carefully chose songs that we hoped the residents would enjoy. Luckily, we picked some favourites, as we had residents tapping their feet, dancing and singing along. We just hope we brought as much joy to you all, as you gave to us. Thanks for the warm welcome, yummy cakes and laughter, we hope to see you again soon.
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