Care Home Calendar
Bon Voyage
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Travel Theme
Beat the January blues by taking a travel themed trip down memory lane visiting holiday hotspots around the UK and far-flung travel destinations via plane, bus, boat, train and car.
This thrilling musical journey transports residents from their armchairs to bygone days of roaming whether on a Chattanooga Choo Choo steam train, dressed up for a cruise in Sunday best or flying high in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Singers and songwriters featured include: Rod Stewart's I am Sailing; Bobby Darin's Beyond the Sea; Burt Bacharach's Trains and Boats and Planes; John Denver's Leaving on a Jet Plane; Gerry and the Pacemakers' Ferry Cross the Mersey; Doobie Brothers' Long Train Runnin; Glenn Miller's Chattanooga Choo Choo; Cliff Richard's Summer Holiday; The O'Jays' Love Train; Kylie's Locomotion; Otis Redding's Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay plus Frank Sinatra's Fly Me to the Moon.
So for Auld Lang Syne, pack up your New Year troubles in your old kit bag and cheerio, here we go, on our way!
January
August
My Vintage Valentine
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Movie Theme
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A musical reminiscence tribute show paying homage to Hollywood stars and songwriters - full of romance, glitz and glamour.
An exploration of movie and musical romances both on and off-screen - from Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor to Frank Sinatra and Ava Gardener, Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.
Featured music includes Henry Mancini's Moon River; Nat King Cole's When I Fall In Love; Burt Bacharach's Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head; Cole Porter's True Love; Irving Berlin's Cheek to Cheek plus many many more all-time classics.
February
Swing into Spring
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Celebratory Jazz/Swing Theme
Celebrate the season in style with a glamorous springtime show packed full of musical favourites including Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, The Jazz Singer, State Fair and Easter Parade.
From Mother's Day and Easter to St. David's, St. Patrick's, St. George's and VE Day, these up-lifting musical memories are guaranteed to put joy in hearts and send spirits soaring this spring.
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Featuring traditional Irish sing-a-longs, Al Jolsen's April Showers, Max Bygrave's Tulips from Amsterdam, Frankie Valli's My Mother's Eyes, Vera Lynn's Nightingale Sang and many more up-lifting musical moments this sophisticated show roars into 2026 breathing new life into the classics of the jazz and swing eras.
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••• PERFECT FOR VINTAGE TEA PARTIES EVOKING THE GLAMOUR OF THE 1920s and 1930s ***
ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MOTHER'S DAY, EASTER, ST. GEORGE'S DAY, VE DAY
March
April
May
All Aboard
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Travel Theme
Dust off your glad rags and don your finery for the trip of a lifetime on board MS Strictly's virtual cruise around the world with favourite singing stars including Matt Monro, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Doris Day.
Summer holiday classics feature such as Que Sera Sera, New York New York, Left my Heart in San Francisco, Bermuda Triangle, Besame Mucho, Quando Quando Quando, Slow Boat to China and many more holiday hits.
••• PERFECT SUMMER THEME - FROM THE MENU TO DECORATIONS TO DRESSING UP •••
June
July
Once Upon A Memory
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Reminiscence Music History Theme
A musical reminiscence journey featuring favourite singers, songwriters and songs. From Bassey to Bond, this cabaret-style show is a nod to key historical moments of our time from the end of the second world war to the Queen's Coronation, the creation of The Archers, the TV takeover, JFK's assasination, the World Cup 1966 and first man on the moon.
Music includes the big band swing era of the 1940s, the birth of rock n roll in the 1950s and the swinging 60s - from Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra to The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Neil Sedaka, Bobby Darin, Connie Francis, Dusty Springfield, Shirley Bassey and so many more.
September
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Curtain Call
Musicals Theme
Broadway and Beyond - this show stopping cabaret performance is guaranteed to bring down the house with everyone's favourite musicals proving There's No Business Like Show Business - from Gypsy to Chicago, Cabaret, Anything Goes, High Society, Kiss Me Kate, Camelot, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, 42nd Street, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Calamity Jane, An American in Paris, Girl Crazy, Annie Get Your Gun plus many more
••• PERFECT FOR CARER AWARDS EVENTS AND TO BRIGHTEN THE DARKER EVENINGS ***
October
Thanks for the Memory
Remembrance Theme
A musical reminiscence tribute show honouring those who have entertained the troops across the decades. From the stars of the British Music Halls to the American Vaudeville Theatres this veteran-friendly show encapsulates the good old days detailing the careers of some of the greatest entertainers in history - from Bing Crosby to Bob Hope, Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Chaplin, Glenn Miller, Flanagan and Allen, Kathryn Jenkins, Connie Francis, Bette Midler plus many more.
••• PERFECT FOR POPPY PICNICS, VINTAGE VETERAN TEA DANCES ***
DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK, VE DAY, D-DAY, VJ DAY, REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, REMEMBRANCE DAY
May
Early June
Mid August
November
Once Upon a Star
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Christmas Theme
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Now that's what we call a Christmas song! You better watch out as the countdown to Christmas is underway with all the festive favourites wrapped up in this vintage-style seasonal celebratory show, including a surprise appearance from Santa himself!
This fabulous festive musical reminiscence variety show is guaranteed to make your Christmas one to remember with Christmas classics including Irving Berlin's White Christmas; Judy Garland's Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; The Carpenters' Winter Wonderland; Perry Como's Silver Bells; Doris Day and Dean Martin's Let it Snow; Shakin' Stevens Merry Christmas; Cliff Richard's Mistletoe and Wine; Brenda Lee's Jingle Bell Rock and many more all time greats.
Late November
December
Early January
Activities Co-ordinator
@ Malin Court, Ayr
We’ve enjoyed the most wonderful festive afternoon here with the amazing Sadie from Strictly Entertainment filling the room with music and Christmas cheer.”
Well-Being Co Ordinator
@ Tranby Park, Hull
Everyone sang and danced the night way. One resident said "it had been the bestnight of her life.
Activities Manager
@Athelstan Court, Malmesbury
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Well-Being Co-Ordinator
@ Peacock Manor, York
“What an amazing afternoon we all had today.
Strictly Entertainment put on a magical Christmas Cabaret show.Sadie was fabulous, changing costumes 5 times, each costume was stunning.
The residents absolutely loved it and were singing and dancing. More magical memories made from a wonderful afternoon.’
General Manager at Barchester healthcare
;The cruise was organised by Sadie from Strictly Entertainment.Sadie was amazing and our residents absolutely loved the show. Her costumes and energy were a hitwith everyone. Residents were left beaming with smiles. Our residents had a whaleof a time on the virtual cruise and we are looking forward to the next performance.