Singing for Wellbeing concert with soprano in the Lyle Kirk

The classical vocalist, originally from Argentina, is leading the 'Singing for Wellbeing' sessions run by the charity Kidron Project at the Lyle Kirk in Greenock.

They recently made their debut performance with a Christmas concert at the Lyle Gateway.

Together they are devoted to fighting social isolation as well as promoting physical and mental health.

Daniela, who works with Scottish Opera and the Royal Conservatoire,said: "It is incredible to be involved with the Singing for Wellbeing group.

"Working in the community is my passion. It is great to work with Kidron and be part of the amazing work they do. I love coming to the sessions at the Lyle Kirk.

"We have a great group of people coming along and the most important thing, it is fun, we have lots and lots of fun. It is about giving them confidence and to believe they can do it.

"It is about the connection, that is what happens when we sing, we connect with those singing and the audience.

"When you sing in a choir it makes you feel happy, because you are sharing with someone else.

"Here at Singing for Wellbeing there is a real sense of togetherness and I want people to go away feeling better, feeling calm."

Talented Daniela, who is part of a number of music projects including Memory Spinners with Scottish Opera, for people with dementia and Breath Cycle.

Daniela has been living in Kilmacolm with her husband Mark and family since moving from London nearly 20 years ago.

She studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London after from Buenos Aires and her career has taken her all over the world performing in operas and concerts.

Singing for Wellbeing member Cathy Bethel, 70, said: "It is an absolutely brilliant group to belong to and Daniela is absolutely amazing. She is so cheerful and makes it fun for us. I always feel so much better when we come here.

"I have been part of Clydeside Singers as well. Singing is such a great thing to do together.

"I think it is really good for your mental wellbeing."

Gourock woman Heather Curran said joining the group is life changing, adding: "Daniela is fantastic, she includes everyone and it gives me such a huge lift coming along here. It has helped me so much."

Kidron life skills development worker, Carolyn Airth, who is part of the singing group, said: "It has been a massive success and we have had great fun coming together to sing. It has been great learning the Christmas songs.

"It is great to be running this Lyle Gateway. We have a great partnership with them."

The Singing for Wellbeing Sessions take place in the Lyle Kirk on a Friday from 11am till noon. To find out more visit the Kidron Project facebook page.