THE HIGH Sheriff of Dyfed has officially opened a new collaborative project on the Waun near Aberystwyth

The pilot scheme has been set up by MHA Hafan y Waun care home and MHA Communities Aberystwyth and aims to encourage members of the community to get involved.

The High Sheriff of Dyfed Rowland Rees Evans and his wife Sian Rees Evans were invited to officially open the scheme, which included presentations from scheme manager Karen Rees Roberts, and Richard Sproson, legacy manager on the importance of volunteer and fundraising.

Activities will be based on the needs of the community, with the purpose of the scheme to support older adults in the community through music therapy to improve wellbeing and quality of life by offering a safe and welcoming space to help those living in isolation, living with a mental or physical illness, or living with a long term health conditions.

Karen Rees Roberts, scheme manager said: “It’s fantastic to finally see this project come to life.

“It’s been a long time in the planning, and it’s a first of its kind for MHA.”