Hi all

I did an 80th birthday at the above nursing home today, i do quite alot of gigs at nursing homes and this one was just as special. The twinkle some of these folk have in their eyes speaks volumes especially when some of these folk can't speak, bless 'em.
The comments i had was really uplifting, there was this fella sitting in the corner, when i came out for my first set with the speedway Jacket he said to me, "ere lad, am glad thaz took that fev shirt off" unfortunatley he was a Castleford supporter, we had a bit of banter thru out the set which broke the ice so to speak.
Any way the first set was a bit slow getting going, i did a mixture of early, 60's and movie stuff, such a night and return to sender seemed to get em all rocking(side to side).
For my second set i came out in my chain suit, which went down well, with songs such as mountain, burning love, just can't help believing, always on my mind. The same fella then shouted out(this made feel real humble)he said, "rate am gonna say sommat serouis nah!!!, this bloody tv show thingy britains got talent, well" he said " ne'er mind britains got talent, bloody Knottingley has talent wi this ere young lad". I thought that was really nice and it really made my day.
I really love doing these kind of gigs, it puts things in perspective when sometimes asking yourself, "Why do i do this" and the answer to that my friends is to put smiles on these dears faces.
Not the usual review folks but i just wanted to share this special moment with you all.



Many thanks

Shaun

Thanks for the review Shaun.

I like doing Nursing/Old persons homes, they really seem to enjoy what you do and get into the spirit.

Good on ya mate!!

well done shaun xxx

what a lovely story, well done shaun

Yep well done Shaun - that's what it's all about, simply brightening up peoples lives and putting a smile on there face. I bet they loved it matey!

Great stuff Shaun, us OAP's need a bit of entertainment sometimes you know

well done mate a true tribute xxx

Well done Shaun,

Ive seen first hand just how much the old folks enjoy this gigs, as yo say, some cannot speak, but their faces speak volumes!

recieved this email today, put a bit of a lump in me throat, and a great smile on me face,




Hi Shaun

The residents of the Grove have asked me to pass on their thanks to you for your excellent performance today.

I have had very positive feedback from the residents and staff about your performance,
many people have commented on how much they enjoyed your act and have been asking me when you will be at the Grove again.

At the next residents meeting we will be planning forthcoming events at The Grove, once I know what dates we need entertainment I will contact you to find out when you are available.

Once again many thanks.

Paul Gordon
Activities Co-ordinator
The Grove Nursing Home
Marine Villa Road
Knottingley
WF11 8ER

real proud of you man come a long way in a short time xx