Musical residents at a care home who set up a choir of kazoos are planning their to make their public debut at a charity concert to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.

The Singing for Fitness programme at Pendine Park in Wrexham has been a big hit and were originally organised to help residents’ breathing and increase their lung function and capacity.

The initiative was the idea of activities and enrichment co-ordinator Elaine Lee who works at Pendine Park’s Penybryn home which provides care for people with brain injuries and neurological problems.

The residents chose to raise money for the Poppy Appeal because they were inspired by the art classes in which they made forget-me-nots to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

They went on display during the North Wales International Music Festival which was being sponsored by the Pendine Arts and Communities Trust (PACT).

Elaine aid: “The sessions help make residents more aware of their posture and breathing control especially residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It also enhances language skills and development."

“We are going to concentrate on Christmas songs and lyrics over the next few months to prepare for the concert (date for which is to be confirmed) in aid of the Poppy Appeal which carries on throughout the year."