Helen Spencer, a consultant psychiatrist at Tees Esk, and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), will be performing as part of a four-piece female vocal harmony group called The Hollywood Sisters.
The group are staging an evening of musical cabaret alongside other acts at Theatre@41 Monkgate, to raise money for a new sensory room on Wold View ward.
The staff at Wold View want to create a more therapeutic environment and introduce more activities for their patients, based on the latest evidence around the benefits of sensory experiences for people with dementia.
Helen said: “I was aware that we were in need of funds for a new sensory room and so suggested this to the sisters as a possible good cause for this year’s charity concert. They jumped at the chance, and we are all very proud to be raising money for this fantastic project.”
The team plan to make a current side room that is rarely used into a welcoming and interactive room that can provide comfort and positive sensory stimulus to patients. This will include soft furnishings as well as specialist equipment.
Hollywood Sisters were founded after staring in a musical cabaret show together in 2021, when they found a shared love of harmony singing, vintage glamour and chatting over tea. Their first gig was last year when they did a Christmas cabaret for York Mind.
As this is a one-off gig there is limited availability for tickets so get them quick if you would like to attend.
The group also have a just giving page where if people donate, they can be entered into a raffle with prizes such as tea for two, gin, gift vouchers, a £100 meal voucher and much more.
The raffle will be drawn during the gig this Sunday 8 December and winners who are not present will be contacted via email.
Tickets are available on the Theatre@41 Monkgate website
