BARRY ‘cover girl’ Hilda Mooney will lead a sing-along launch at Cardiff Central Library Hub on Tuesday, November 3.

The Goldies CYMRU Charity is spreading across Wales with its daytime singing and activity sessions for older vulnerable people. The charity was started by Bath-based music man Grenville Jones eight years ago and launched in Wales in 2011 with the support of the Wales Lottery, the Moondance Foundation and The Rest Grant scheme.

Working in close partnership with a number of town councils, the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation, Age Connects Cardiff and Vale, churches and community groups Goldies CYMRU has spread across South and West Wales. Hundreds now attend the sessions.

On the day Goldies CYMRU will also launch its new book of Welsh folk songs and singer Nia Ann will be performing some of the songs.

Hilda Mooney, 85 years old, never misses her regular Barry Goldies CYMRU session. She was one of the first people to attend when the session started four years ago and she loves to sing the Goldies songs. ABBA and Tom Jones are her favourites and pictures of her feature on all of the Goldies publicity materials.

Rachel Parry, Goldies Cymru programme leader, said; “Hilda is such a lovely lady, so full of energy and she will be coming to the session at Cardiff to show everyone her ‘moves’. She has a huge appetite for life and I know that our charity and attending the singing sessions has really brought so much joy to her and her friends.

“Goldies is for everyone and we hope to welcome lots of people on November 3 to find out more about our charity and how singing and smiling can brighten your life.”