The Indian Chief headdresses are out of moth balls and the cowboy hats all ready to go in the car. I’m really excited at the prospect of sharing my motivational music Cowboys & Indians session this afternoon at The Coach House Nursing Home in Ripon.
Looking forward to a fun afternoon with my friends at Westerlands Care Centre today.
I’m delighted to have been invited to entertain residents at The Beaumont, Stamford Bridge as part of their Care Home Open Day 2017 activities.
Today, I was thrilled to discover that Benjamin Till, the composer of “Symphony for Yorkshire”, had watched my recording of “Sing A Song Of Yorkshire” on You Tube and kindly made the following comment
“Top marks there Ruth from the composer. You sing it beautifully. Thank you.”
Yesterday, Ruth Strangeway – Motivational Music received its’ first review on the carehome.co.uk website and is now pleased to display the carehome.co.uk recommendation logo.
The carehome.co.uk website is a great source of information for service providers and those who are searching for a good Care Home.
After singing “A Song Of Yorkshire” from Symphony For Yorkshire in various Yorkshire locations, I’d been asked to make a recording of the song but never got any further with the idea. Then, when I found myself unable to accept an invitation to sing it at a funeral in December 2015, I decided it was time to record my own version of Doreen Brigham and Benjamin Till’s wonderful anthem which I believe expresses the soul and essence of God’s own county.
I hope you enjoy my rendition which I’ve set alongside several beautiful photographs of Yorkshire, many of which capture our great county in its’ wildest and most extreme locations.
I’m really looking forward to an amazing 2016 and a new CD, recording some songs that are very special to me, as well as encouraging more elderly people to have fun, sing, move and make music.
After the busy singing period before Christmas, it’s been nice to relax over the Christmas holidays and spend some enjoyable time putting together a new programme of songs. I can’t wait to start singing them!
Not long to wait, my first booking is next Wednesday in Pocklington, near York. Happy New Year everyone!!
I’m delighted to have been invited to sing again at this year’s Older Persons Day celebrations in Selby as part of International Older People’s Day, a cause very close to my heart.
Last year’s event which was superbly organised by Selby District Over 50’s Forum, was opened with a warm welcome from the country’s youngest Major Councillor Rosie Corrigan, and was a wonderful example of you don’t have to be young to enjoy yourself.
This year’s event will take place on Thursday 1st October at Selby Town Hall starting at 1.30pm. I hope you can join me there for another afternoon of free entertainment and lots of fun.
I was reduced to tears this morning as I watched video footage and listened to 10 year old Amira sing “O Mio Babbino Caro” conducted by Andre Rieu and accompanied by the wonderful Johann Strauss Orchestra. This little girl has the voice of an angel and a maturity which goes beyond her years.
I am sure you will agree too.
A week ago, I was delighted to be asked to sing at an evening of entertainment which was taking place in Killinghall, North Yorkshire. Killinghall is a pretty little village located a few miles outside of Harrogate.
Although it was a glorious evening, the event was very well supported and we were all treated to some excellent entertainment and food courtesy of the talented villagers, before my 30 minute slot which included songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 90’s and Music Hall days. I was warmly welcomed by the audience and thrilled that they graced my performance by joining in with several of my songs. The evening ended with a rousing encore of “We’ll Meet Again.”
You can watch me performing “Hello Dolly” below.
Ruth Strangeway - Singer 
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