‘Health in Harmony Staff Choir’
Supporting the well-being of staff in NHS Borders Health & Social Care Partnership
About
Set up in 2017 by Clare Gillespie and Emma Platt, the choir has been a support to all the workers, in all spheres of health, throughout the Borders of Scotland.
Choir leaders they have previously worked with include Jennifer Sterling, Moira Morrison, Heather Macleod, Corrina Hewat and since March 2023, Clare Gillespie.
They cover a range of music, this term includes an Irish prayer, a pop classic, an Appalachian folk song, a jazz standard, a classical choral piece. It’s never dull!
Hours & Location
Rehearsals are on Tuesdays 7-8.55pm,
at the Chaplaincy Centre, Borders General Hospital
New term starts in September 2023
Contact for more information here
Quotes from choir members:
“Singing is a great stress reliever”
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“All round brilliant for both physical and mental health and well-being”
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"...gives me a sense of worth and purpose”
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“Takes my mind off all the other stress."
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“Being part of something and feeling like I belong!”
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“Singing is a great stress reliever” • “All round brilliant for both physical and mental health and well-being” • "...gives me a sense of worth and purpose” • “Takes my mind off all the other stress." • “Being part of something and feeling like I belong!” •
Last image shots NHS Awards ceremony