Que Sera, Sera for the care home pop stars

Singers (from left) Joy, Roz and Wendy in the recording studio

For 91-year-old Joy, becoming a recording artist has been an unlikely experience.

She is among a group of care home residents who have released a charity single to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

The friends from Cottingham Manor Care Home, near Hull, recorded their version of Que Sera, Sera – the Doris Day classic – at a professional studio.

Joy said older people needed to keep having new experiences and added: "I think my grandchildren were really impressed with it."

Joy says she had no idea what to expect in the recording studio

The single is on sale in time for Christmas, but the memories of making it will last much longer, according to fellow singer Wendy.

"I enjoy singing, always have done, but this is something out of this world," she said.

Wendy's daughter, Lynn Blofeld, said she was thrilled that her mother could take part after enjoying rehearsals during a week-long respite stay at the care home.

"Doing the singing has really helped her and given her confidence," said Lynn. "It's just a win-win all round."

It took several hours to lay down all the voices in the studio, before a producer cut the single.

Emmanuel (left) says he was surprised by the quality of the recording

Emmanuel, who performs the deeper vocals, said recording went better than he had expected.

"I haven't sung for 20 years, 30 years, so I didn't know how my voice would come out," he added.

Supporting the Alzheimer's Society is a cause close to the hearts of many of the singers.

"It's a very wonderful charity," said Wendy. "If we can do something to help, we will."

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