It's time to say farewell to The Singing Elf

We will share more information about our recent announcement soon

Welcome to The Singing Elf! We provide fully inclusive singing, creativity and wellbeing activities. We are a disability-led, not-for-profit Social Enterprise based in Pittington. We work with our local communities living in nearby villages in and around Durham City and Houghton-le-Spring in the Sunderland Coalfields.

Over half of our staff, volunteers and participants live with a long term physical or mental health condition, disability or are neuro-divergent. Our inclusive sessions are suitable for most adults but we encourage anyone with complex needs to get in touch to discuss their needs.

Several of our big projects came to an end in 2023. For Spring 2024 we will welcome new singers to Unity Community Choir in February and continue to visit a variety of venues with The Serenity Room - our wellbeing programme.

The Singing Elf was founded in 2017. Before 2020, we offered a range of in-person singing activities along with hosting our annual festival - Durham Big Sing. During the pandemic we pivoted to meet the needs of our community, expanding to include arts and crafts and delivering a massive covid-response project which included 77 weeks of online activities and thousands of home delivered craft packs. With the help of our funders, The Singfulness Project has now reached 10,000 people in our local communities.

Since 2021 we have delivered a wide-range of in-person singing, craft and wellbeing sessions. Our projects are constantly evolving along with our communities but also rely on support from funders. At present our craft, family and community cafe projects are not running. Our inclusive singing festival Durham Big Sing will also not take place in 2024. We look forward to updating you when new projects are announced.

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Experience the healing power of sound in this ultra relaxing Sound Bath on International Women’s Day.

Learn the art of acceptance and be thankful for exactly who we are right now as women in our busy world.

Simply sit or lay down, close your eyes and allow the powerful vibrations from singing bowls, drum, chimes and gong to release blockages, energise and heal the body.

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A new daytime session focused on supporting carers but open to all adults.

This special Serenity session offers a safe space and a little time for self-care, for those who care for others; whether that be loved ones, as a volunteer or professionally.

This month’s Guest Leader Liz from The Little Company of Calm will help us to find ways to improve our sleep.

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Escape the world in the sanctuary of The Serenity Room and nurture yourself at our Blossom Wellbeing Retreat Day.

Offering a bouquet of calming activities to help you relax, recharge and renew in time to welcome in the summer season.

Full and half day tickets are available. Attend solo, with a friend or gift a ticket to a loved one - perhaps a unique Mother’s Day or birthday gift?

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Escape the world at our new monthly wellbeing sessions in The Serenity Room. Each month we will welcome an expert guest to introduce us to different ways to pause, relax and find moments of calm. In our ultra chilled sessions you'll get to take a little time for yourself. The sessions will gently guide you through a variety of activities including Sound Baths, Mindfulness, Inclusive Chair Yoga, Drum Meditation and Qigong (a form of movement, breathing, and meditation).

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The Singing Elf Ltd, Trading as The Singing Elf Social Enterprise, Company No. 12246373.

Registered Office: The Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4BB, United Kingdom