Music To Your Ears regroup ahead of Christmas show

MUSIC To Your Ears (MTYE) workshops will recommence this week.

The group will meet tomorrow (Thursday) from 2pm to 4pm in Library Room Four, located upstairs with the Alley Theatre complex.

The entrance is through the main doors of Strabane Library.

Founded in 2017, the group is aimed at older men aged 50 plus to combat male loneliness and mental health.

It offers tuition on instruments, singing, drama, performance skills and more, with workshops tutored by local musicians such as Eamon Lynch, Terry McCafferty and Eurovision star, Mickey Joe Harte, promoting self-expression and positive wellbeing.

A group spokesperson said: "Please join us for an update to outline a plan for the upcoming Christmas show on Wednesday, December 10, at St Pat's Hal, Strabane.

"Feel free to bring any instruments or materials from last year's show as we hope to hit the ground running, hopefully get some tunes on the go to shake off any cobwebs.

"As a cross community group, we are always delighted to welcome new members, so please feel free to pass on this message to anyone who you feel might be interested, or as a way of reaching out to, or reconnecting with others who may be grateful for the company and friendship.

"We are aware that there are a lot of men who might appreciate the support and outlet - if only for the cup of tea and the banter!

"And, as always no pressure to perform, just to be involved is always paramount.

"We would like to extend our gratitude to the funders, to the MTYE committee members and Strabane Health Improvement Project for making it possible to run again."