"A place to be free, a place to be me No stress, no worry We relax, there's no hurry We meet with our friends To feel strong again A place to be heard, free as a bird" This is the chorus from an original song written by Sister Songbirds, titled “Free like a bird – A Sister Songbird”. The words reflect what the group is all about: creating a space where women can feel relaxed, supported and free to be themselves. About Sister Songbirds Sister Songbirds is a social singing grou

I think that many of you will agree with me when I say: I love listening to music. Whether we use it to hype ourselves up, comfort ourselves, relive memories, or simply switch off, music has a powerful ability to shape our emotions and moods. But why do we love it so much? It is a bit strange that we find music so pleasurable despite it having no survival value. So the question is why? 1. Music activates the brain’s rewards system Music stimulates the brain’s sam

For many of the women who come through the doors at Women’s Health Matters, support begins with something simple: being listened to without judgement. From that starting point, confidence grows, knowledge is shared, and new opportunities begin to emerge. Each year, International Women’s Day reminds us all to reflect, challenge inequality, and take action. The 2026 theme, Give to Gain, challenges us to think differently about how we can forge gender equality. It asks an impor