A Melton singing group may be forced to disband if it continues to lose members.
The Melton Melody Makers, an all-inclusive group that boasts singers of all ages and abilities, has been running since 2008 but is on its last legs, according to member Val Billington.
Ms Billington said singing with the group had been a “lifeline” for her and she would be devastated if it folded.
“It is a known fact that singing can help people with depression and anxiety,” she said. “For many of us the group is a lifeline – if we have no singing group there will be a huge gap in our lives.
“I’ve always had a love of singing, it’s very therapeutic – we have all sorts of people within the group … we’re just not getting enough people to turn up regularly.”
Ms Billington said if more members got on board, the group would be able to maintain its musical director, who drives from St Albans each week.
She encouraged keen singers to try out, regardless of their singing ability.
“Just come and have a listen – once you get over the initial barrier it’s great fun and cheap therapy at only $8 a week,” she said.
“We are looking to people from all walks of life. Everyone can sing, it is hard to be depressed or think about anything else when a person is singing. There are no auditions or formalities.
“It’s the only thing I do out of the home. I’ve tried other groups but they are all too formal.”
The group meets every Tuesday at the Melton South Community Centre from 10-11am.
