MOBILE: 07 891 309 536      email: scurrie65@yahoo.co.uk

 

Full Public Liability Insurance, DBS certified, Member of Halton Dementia Action Alliance

Celebrating my 18^th year in professional care home entertainment

 

Having been in the business for over 18 years, I am firmly of the belief that being a good entertainer requires a lot more than simply being a good singer.

In my shows, it is the audience who are the important people in the room.

I have found that residents enjoy a show so much more, when they feel they are part of the show.

 I like to try to make each resident feel special and important, through warm and gentle interaction, before, during and after the show.

I do feel that, especially for Nursing, Dementia, and EMI units, if you have an entertainer who stays in the corner of the room, and doesn’t interact with your residents, you might as well save your money and put a CD on.

 

Before the show I chat with the audience introduce myself and establish myself as a friendly and gentle presence in the room – so important for residents who may be nervous of an unfamiliar face.

I give out tambourines and maracas. These are loved by the more able residents, and especially enjoyed by those residents who are not able to join in the singing, but who still want to feel part of the show.

The instruments are lightweight, musician quality, and are sanitised after every show.

Then we start the music. I continue interacting with the audience during the songs and introduce different activities during the songs.

I also have a spare wireless microphone which I offer to any resident who is singing with gusto, and I encourage hearty applause when a person has sung.

After the show I present every resident with a free photo souvenir.

 

A mix of the Good Old Days (vintage) and Daydream Believer (50’s and 60’s), ideal for when there’s a large age range in your lounge.

 

"The Good Old Days"                                                                                                                     

A good old fashioned sing-a-long (best seller for elderly dementia and nursing units)

 

Country & Western favourites (great for a theme party – yeeeee-haaaaa!)

 

Seaside and summer songs & in my Victorian bathing suit,

 

The sounds of the 50s & 60s – (ideal for younger seniors and parties)

 

Rousing songs for patriotic occasions –also ideal for St George’s Day

 Rule Britannia, Land of hope & glory, White Cliffs of Dover,

 

The best known Irish songs –also ideal for St Patrick's Day

 

 "Christmas Show"

“Summer / Christmas Fair

 

 I cover areas within 25 miles of WA8 6PH (Widnes in Cheshire) –

other areas considered, please enquire

 Enquiries welcome by phone, text, email

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review:
Would just like to say a massive thank you to Sandra Currie for the amazing show she put on for the residents at Wrenbury nursing home today. Everyone of the residents that took part loved every minute of it. I think some are still dancing now. Thank you, you are welcome at Wrenbury any time xxx

Tracy Leese, Activities Co-ordinator
Wrenbury Nursing Home
Nantwich

Engaged with them right from the start!!!
Review:
Sandra came to our dementia home today and had our residents captivated before she even started, she engaged with them right from the start, they loved her and we the staff loved her, cant wait to see her again in june, great big thanks from me and all from Eldonian house, Liverpool

So much joy!, 
Review:
Sandra brings so much joy to our residents, when she comes to sing, her choice of songs are always matched perfectly to suit the audience, and she has a lovely kind way with everyone, the residents always say what a happy time they have had.

Alison Jones, Senior Activities Coordinator,  Oak Grange

What a delight!
Review:
Gemma, Gleavewood, Weaveham, 16th Nov 2017
Well what a delight Sandra was. Sandra made her visit personal to her audience. Sandra lit up the room and was a pure delight.


Thank you so much

Review:
When I started my AC job a couple years ago, the one name that kept popping up was Sandra Currie for entertainment. Being a bit nervous I rang Sandra Currie and I feel that we have never looked back! Sandra has supported me, but most importantly our residents. She engages with our residents and also gives me a quick nudge of her head if she spots an issue before me! Just of late Sandra is helping me to divide her time on both floors of our home, trying to encourage fellow residents to take part and most importantly easing the pressure for all of our colleagues from transporting residents back and to from events. As Sandra pointed out to me, it’s the quality she gives to the residents, rather than the quantity in numbers. So on behalf of our residents and me Thank you so much for bringing so much pleasure to our residents and our home. 

From Sharon Lelonek, Daneside Court, Northwich

Whitby house nursing home

By: Whitbyhouse99

Review:
the residents had a lovely afternoon singing and shaking maracas. Sandra is a warm , friendly and talented lady with a natural ability to engage with all the resident's. Great viraity of song choices making the whole experience fun and lively. I had lovely feed back from the residents on how much they really enjoyed Sandra's entertainment and how they are looking forward to seeing her again. Thank you so much Sandra see you again soon

A ray of sunshine!

Review:
Old Rectory Care Home, Grappenhall, Warrington, Seaside show, 6th June 2017.

We were treated to, not only a fantastic variety ​of wonderful songs evoking lots of lovely trips down memory lane, but also to a delightful presentation by Sandra. 
Her delightful voice matched her warm, friendly smile. She's a ray of sunshine who leaves us humming and singing her songs long after she has departed. 
We always look forward to her next visit with great anticipation and wonder what her next costume is going to be!!
Many thanks, Edwina McIlmoyle