At Britten Pears Arts, we believe music has the power to uplift, connect, and transform lives, at any age.
That’s why we are thrilled with our ongoing partnership with holidaycottages.co.uk, a company that shares our passion for enriching lives and supporting communities. Their generous support is helping us sustain and expand our later life programmes, which bring music and creativity to older adults across Suffolk.
At the heart of our later life programme are the Participate and Skylarks groups. They offer regular activities for those at risk of isolation and living with conditions such as dementia and Parkinsons. Activities include workshops, open rehearsals, events and even taking part in live performances.
The later life projects help to reduce loneliness, improve mental health, and foster a sense of purpose and joy. A 2025 West Suffolk NHS Trust report found “this is a well-run impactful programme that blends therapeutic value with artistic joy and genuine connection”. For many participants, this activity is a vital part of staying engaged with the world around them.
Holidaycottages.co.uk is known for helping people discover the beauty of the UK through unforgettable getaways, and they are committed to caring for the communities that make these destinations so special.
Together, we are celebrating later life as a time of creativity, connection, and possibility.
To learn more about our later life programmes or get involved with our other community projects, visit our Take Part page.
As long-time supporters of Britten Pears Arts, we are honoured to be supporting the later life programmes for another year. Here at holidaycottages.co.uk we are passionate about supporting the communities where we operate, and organisations that make a positive impact on those who use their services. Participate and Skylarks are such important groups and we are delighted to offer our supportStacey Turnbull, Senior Regional Communities Manager, holidaycottages.co.uk
