Bethany’s Music Month

Bethany’s words:
In February I am challenging myself to play as many different instruments as I can in as many different places as possible. I have decided to do it because music is very important to many people . Jessie’s Fund is an excellent charity to support, it teaches teachers who then lead music groups for children that are very poorly or have additional needs. They use music to communicate with other people.

What Jessie’s Fund do:
Jessie’s Fund was established as a registered charity in 1995 and helps children with serious illness, complex needs, and communication difficulties through the therapeutic use of music. Music can provide a powerful and profound way in which children can express themselves and connect with the world around them. Our work covers all areas of the UK. We aim to:
• enable children in every children’s hospice in the UK to access music therapy by establishing posts for music therapists, providing appropriate musical instruments, and offering musical training to staff;
• help children in special schools and hospitals to participate in creative musical activities;
• train staff in special schools to use music as a tool for communication and learning.