Music & Me
An emerging community interest company in the local area of Denny, Falkirk & Cumbernauld.
Our aim is to deliver projects, classes & peer groups using dance and music to support physical and mental wellbeing for all ages.
Music & Me uses creative opportunities to build confidence, inspire creativity and bring people together.
We strive to shape meaningful & memorable experiences that generate lasting value within our community.
Our Work
Here's a little more on our past projects
- 'Creative Bridges' Intergenerational Project Jan-March 2025
The Creative Bridges project was delivered in collaboration with Central Wellbeing SCIO, Denny Nursery ELC, a local care home & elderly support group. This was funded by Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Development Fund.
The Intergenerational work brought together children, families and elderly members of the Denny community through shared creative experiences.
Music & Me delivered weekly sessions using dance, music and craft activities to explore the themes of Scotland, Friendship & Animals which provided a shared focus and mutual engagement for all.
The sessions had multisensory elements which created opportunities for connection, helping to reduce isolation, and strengthen community wellbeing.
- 5 week intergenerational project
- Denny ELC Nursery Class
- Involving 111 community members
- Wheatlands Care Home
How the Project Worked
Denny Nursery ELC class participated in 2 weekly sessions over 5 weeks working with 15 children, led by a lead dance artist.
The first session involved song, movement & rhyme activities which were linked to specific themes. The children would perform and share what they had learned at the end of the week with the elderly participants, in a collaborative session at our local church. This included joint singing, movement, multi-sensory props and a shared craft activity linked to the theme.
For example, the Scottish theme explored music such as ‘The Proclaimers, Caledonia, Flower Of Scotland & nursery classics like ‘Ye canny shove yer granny aff a bus.’ Children and adults designed and decorated shortbread as their shared craft activity.
What We Achieved
Feedback over the 5 weeks highlighted we attained:
- Improving physical & mental wellbeing
- Reducing loneliness
- Support in early language & development
- Repetition to support memory recall
- Building confidence and communication
- Fostering social bonds and relationships
“It is magical to see the old and young bonding & enjoying themselves”
– Parent participant Denny ELC
- Creative Bridges Nov-Dec 2025
Thanks to further funding through Kelvin Valley and Falkirk Community Led Development Fund, we successfully delivered a second Intergenerational project with Central Wellbeing SCIO, Denny ELC Class & Forget Me Not peer group.
Music & Me incorporated an element of live music which was at the heart of this project, aiming to continue strengthening community connection & wellbeing. This is especially important during the winter months when people can feel isolated and days become colder, darker and shorter.
The project followed a similar structure with children and adults meeting weekly and exploring Christmas music, song, rhyme and ceilidh dancing.
- Live Guitarist & Music
- Immersive & Vibrant Feel
- 5 week intergenerational project
- Involving 75 community members
Live Music Element
The live music added an immersive, uplifting and joyful feeling to sessions as participants explored voice and movement to Christmas classics such as ‘Rockin Robbin, Jingle Bells & Dashing White Sergeant.’
The music sparked memories, familiarity, emotion and connection in both children & adults as they found a mutual understanding and bond over the music played.
“The live music brought back a memory of my husband, it was a nice feeling” Dorothy
Hear From Our Musician
As the musician for Music & Me, I found the project to be a truly rewarding & unforgettable experience.
It was clear everyone loved dancing and singing to live music by their expressions, laughter and interactions with each other.
A real demonstration of the power of music and dance in action.
– John Thompson, Musician.
- Creative Bridges Intergenerational Project Part 2 Jan-Feb 2026
Music & Me continued part 2 of the creative bridges project working with 15 different children from Denny ELC Nursery class and wheatlands care home over 5 weeks.
- 5 week intergenerational programme
- Involving 85 Participants
- Rhythm & Rhyme focus
- Dance, Music, Craft
rhythm, counting, syllable and rhymes
The sessions had a focus of rhythm, counting and rhymes as we explored themes such as Rabbie Burns, friendship & spring.
Our lead artist explored rhythm exercises, body percussion, instrument tapping & call and response to help support our aims.
The importance of this was highlighted in previous feedback that the intergenerational work would help support language & attainment in early years, alongside memory support & attention in elderly ages.
Statistics below highlight the positive increase in wellbeing due to participation in the creative bridges project.
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Forget Me Not & Denny ELC Social Impact Statistics
Session 1- 66.6%
Session 2- 50%
Session 3- 50%
Session 4- 66.6%
Session 5- 80%
Session 6- 75%
Session 7- 85%
Session 8- 100%
By Session 8, mood had improved by 100% for both adults and children, highlighting the positive impact of five weeks of movement, dance, and craft activities on our community.
- How We Want To Make An Impact
Music & Me are in the process of designing various groups and projects that will meet our aims. New classes & peer groups for children and adults to take part in dance, music, and meditation are upcoming. For more information click ‘our groups.’
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... aim to provide accessible opportunities for all ages in Denny, Falkirk & Cumbernauld.
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... creative projects, classes & peer groups we aim to support overall wellbeing.
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01. Music & Me...
... aim to provide accessible opportunities for all ages in Denny, Falkirk & Cumbernauld.
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... creative projects, classes & peer groups we aim to support overall wellbeing.
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03. Weekly group experiences...
... will help to build social connections and community through dance and music.
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... bring communities together and allow people to experience creative arts.
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... well-being, confidence & creativity & so much more.
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06. By supporting us…
... we can continue to share our creative projects with the community and expand our positive impact.
Gaining insight into how our participants feel is highly valued and plays an important role in helping us improve and develop our work.
These are just a selection of the reviews we’ve had from our many participants…
- Feedback
Creative Bridges Project
“I didn’t feel like leaving the house today, but seeing the wains perked me up”
Sweet Sound Cafe
“Most stress free hour of my week. Music, exercise, fun and good company”
Sweet Sound Cafe
“I love this group. It’s good for my mind, body and soul!”
Senior Early Years Officer- Denny Nursery ELC
“You can see the confidence each individual child has built since week 1 of dance and music”
Adult Dance Cumbernauld Theatre
“I joined this class after covid and it has saved my sanity. Thank you!”
Forget Me Not Peer Group
“The intergenerational work is so beneficial to the dementia group, I loved today, it put a smile on my face!”
Denny Nursery ELC Class
“I love to dance with my friends”
Denny Nursery ELC Class
“Music is lots of fun”
- Our Groups
- Creative Bridges Intergenerational Project
This project is paused due to application for more funding.
A new application is in progress to secure further support
Music & Me work in collaboration with Central Wellbeing SCIO, Denny Nursery ELC & local elderly groups.
We hope to continue this in the future.
- Adult dance at Cumbernauld Theatre Lanternhouse
Thursday’s 11.15-12.15pm
Thursday’s 12.30-1.30pm
10 week block = £60.00
Join us at adult dance group at Cumbernauld Theatre.
Offering weekly, fun sessions to improve health and well-being.
Lanternhouse,South Kildrum Ring Road, Cumbernauld, G67 2UF
- Sweet Sound Cafe Muirfield Community Centre Cumbernauld
Wednesdays 10.00-11.30am
6 week block=£40.00
Join us in a calm, welcoming space.
Offering weekly meditation & music followed by light refreshments in the main hall.
The group aims to help adults unwind and relax while connecting with others in the community.
1A South Muirhead Road, Cumbernauld, G67 1AX
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- Quiet Mind Bereavement Group Central Wellbeing Hub Falkirk
Day & Time TBC
Free of charge
Join us in a warm and welcoming space offering gentle meditation, music & light refreshments.
We offer supportive conversations in a safe community space for bereaved adults.
Central Wellbeing Hub 41-43 Vicar St, Falkirk FK1 1LL.
- Youth Dance Class Cumbernauld Theatre
Day & Time TBC
Cost TBC
Ages 8-10 years.
Join our new fun filled dance classes packed with energy, creativity and confidence building!
Lanternhouse, South Kildrum Ring Road, Cumbernauld, G67 2UF