This article was published in 2024.

We are delighted to share the news that The National Lottery Community Fund has offered funding to the Marine to continue the Senior Creatives programme for another 2 years!

The Marine’s Senior Creatives sessions have been incredibly popular with our older community with up to 60 people taking part in tea dances and singing every month.

The tea dances are an opportunity for a daytime dance under the twinkling mirror ball in the Marine’s beautiful auditorium. Those that prefer to just watch are welcome to come along too and enjoy the music and atmosphere.

Singing is led by professional choirmaster Sammy Hurden and offers a chance for people to come together to sing some classic numbers such as ‘Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend’

We are truly grateful to be able to continue the sessions at the Marine as we have seen how much joy they bring to so many people. However, we are over the moon that the grant also includes our first cross-county outreach opportunities in Portland and Swanage. For the first time, the Marine will be supporting other theatres to bring creative activities to older people across the county!

All sessions are free of charge and include refreshments.