October Singing
We’ve got a great selection of themed sing alongs lined up for October. Come and join us for songs, conversations and quizzes. All you need is an iPad or laptop and an internet signal. They all run on Thursdays … Read More
We’ve got a great selection of themed sing alongs lined up for October. Come and join us for songs, conversations and quizzes. All you need is an iPad or laptop and an internet signal. They all run on Thursdays … Read More
We’ve got a great selection of themed sing alongs lined up for September. Come and join us for songs, conversations and quizzes. All you need is an iPad or laptop and an internet signal. They all run on Thursdays … Read More
We’ve got a great selection of themed sing alongs lined up for August. Come and join us for songs, conversations and quizzes. All you need is an iPad or laptop and an internet signal. They all run on Thursdays … Read More
We’ve got a great selection of themed sing alongs lined up for July. Come and join us for songs, conversations and quizzes. All you need is an iPad or laptop and an internet signal. They all run on Thursdays from … Read More
This week we’re going back to remember the many songs sung by Gracie Fields. ‘Our Gracie’ found a warmth in many hearts at difficult times. Her northern humour would also often raise a smile and a laugh when needed. … Read More
This weeks theme is all about animals – lots of songs on the topic plus a quiz so please join us. Join us 10.30 – 11.30 am Thursday 24th June. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/6492610072 Meeting ID: 649 261 0072
Our session this week will have a contribution from our multi talented Age UK facilitator Mark and is titled Glen Campbell and friends. If country music is one of your favourites I am sure you will enjoy this. Join us … Read More
Our theme this week is Shirley Bassey. – some great songs like Big Spender, Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, As Long as He Needs Me…… Join us 10.30 – 11.30 am Thursday 10th June. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/6492610072 Meeting ID: 649 … Read More
Our theme this week is Bill Hayley and his Comets. – some great songs like Rock around the Clock, Shake Rattle and Roll, See You Later Alligator etc.. Join us 10.30 – 11.30 am Thursday 3rd June. Join Zoom … Read More
Our theme this week is the singer Michael Holliday. He produced some lovely songs in the 1950’s including the famous story about the ‘Runaway Train.’ We’ll also be talking about something we’re missing at the moment… holidays! Join … Read More
This week our theme is ‘Classic Films’ – there have been some great movies in the decades with equally great songs in the sound track. Come and join us and sing along to these themes. Join us 10.30 – … Read More
Our theme this week is the fabulous music of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Sing along from shows like The Sound of Music, The King & I, South Pacific and Oklahoma. Join us 10.30 – 11.30 Thursday 13th May. Join Zoom Meeting … Read More
We’ve had some recent fine, warm weather so this weeks theme is going to be ‘The Countryside.’ There’ll be songs, conversation and quizzes. Lets hope we can enjoy trips out in the months to come and enjoy more … Read More
Its St Georges Day this Thursday so we’ll be celebrating with a medley of English songs and a quiz. Join us 10.30 – 11.30 Thursday 22nd April Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/6492610072 Meeting ID: 649 261 0072
Our theme this week is Fred Astaire. I’ve been enjoying watching some of his films and come back to them time and time again. Join us for a sing along of his greatest hits. Join us 10.30 – 11.30 am … Read More
Its Doris Day week on Thursday. We’ll be singing songs from Calamity Jane and also some of Doris Day’s other famous tunes. Que Sera, Sera and more. Join us 10.30 – 11.30 Thursday 8th April Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/6492610072 Meeting … Read More
This week our theme is the singer Guy Mitchell. An artist I’d never heard about but one of our members pointed me in his direction. His material is fun, lively and enjoyable. I hope you’ll be able to join … Read More
Its Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Engelbert Humperdinck this week so join us for a medley of their famous songs. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/6492610072 Meeting ID: 649 261 0072
Join us on Monday 15th March 3.30 – 4.30 pm as we celebrate forthcoming St Patricks Day and also Thursday 18th March 10.30 – 11.30 am. There’ll be well known Irish songs, conversations and a quiz. Make sure you’re … Read More
This week is ’Elvis’ week, so many great songs and films truly he’s the King. Join us for songs, conversations and a quiz. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/6492610072 Meeting ID: 649 261 0072
We’re returning to the Rat Pack songs this week, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davies. Please join us 10.30 – 11.30 am this Thursday. Please join us on Zoom at: https://zoom.us/j/6492610072
Our theme this week is ABBA and Englebert Humperdinck. Come and join us for songs such as Dancing Queen, The Last Waltz, Mamma Mia, Please Release Me.
Come and join us on Thursday 18th as we sing a selection of songs all on the theme of ‘love.’ Whether your taste is Englebert Humperdinck, Elvis, Nat King Cole or Cole Porter and others ….we think you’ll find … Read More
Our theme this week is ‘Country and Cowboys.’ So it will be well known country music from the likes of John Denver, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton etc.. In addition we’ll be talking about the well known movies with Western … Read More
Our theme for this week is Lonnie Donegan a Scottish singer who was noted for inventing Skiffle. He appeared around the country in the 60’s and appeared at Blackpool for a summer season. Perhaps his most well know tune is … Read More
Great session singing Jim Reeves songs last week. This week our multi talented Age UK facilitator Mark is entertaining us with a selection of songs from his Canadian homeland.
We kicked off last week with favourite nursery rhymes and a mixed selection of The Carpenters, Max Bygraves, Cliff Richard etc… This week we’re singing songs by Jim Reeves. Don’t know too much of his catalogue but looking forward to … Read More
We’ve got three Christmas singing sessions lined up with our partners AGE UK Blackburn with Darwen and the Blackburn Carers. Why not join us, they are free of charge? Simply call us on 077 303 686 11 or email eric@finedandyworkshops.co.uk … Read More
Hooray for Hollywood! – This week we’re celebrating the great hollywood movies and songs that were written for them. From Singing in the Rain, to the Sound of Music to the King and I. Why not join us! Call us … Read More
Farewell Lancashire……hello Scotland. We had a great session singing all the Lancashire songs on Friday and then Saturday I was busy cooking hotpot and Manchester Tart. We also enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast of black pudding, bacon and trimmings. So now … Read More
Happy Lancashire Day!Today, Friday 27th November is Lancashire Day! Let’s celebrate our past, our people, our achievements our food – and the people we are proud to be a part of Lancashire! Check out our special Blackpool Illuminations Video – … Read More
This week is a double header. Mark is going to cover some well known Elvis tunes and I will be presenting Lancashire songs in anticipation of Lancashire Day on Friday 27th November. So lets be getting out our flat cap, … Read More
Our theme this week is going to be transport and songs covering trains, planes, ships and boats. Join in with us if you are able. We run 10.30 – 11.30 am every Thursday.
Happy 80th Birthday Cliff! We will be singing a selection of his songs next week. So please join us if you can 10.30 to 11.30 am. 5th November.
Hi everyone, This coming week we have Mark our multi-talented guitarist, singer, techie, host with a set from Engelbert Humperdinck. Come and join us! – call us on 077 303 686 11 or email eric@finedandyworkshops.co.uk
Its Doris Day week on Thursday. We’ll be singing songs from Calamity Jane and also some of Doris Day’s other famous tunes. Que Sera, Sera and more.
We had a great session singing form famous musicals. Now we are inviting our multi talented host Mark from Age UK to play on guitar and sing a section of songs from his Canadian homeland -Celine Dion …. and more
We had a great session singing lots of songs by Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Next week we are singing from 3 classic musicals ‘The King and I’ , Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and South Pacific. Please get in … Read More
This coming week it’s going to be a celebration of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly? Who was the best dancer? Have you seen some of their films? Why not look on Ebay you can pick them up at reasonable cost? … Read More
As in life the unpredictable happens and my IT equipment went down on Thursday morning of our session! So no session this past week which means we will be running the films session this coming week. Mark from Age UK … Read More
Our theme for next week is ‘Songs from Classic American Films.’ In ‘Lockdown’ we are finding it harder to find decent TV to watch, perhaps this is the same for you? So we have bought/revisited timeless classics from stars such … Read More
It’s Last Night of the Proms on Saturday 12th September. Our theme for the coming week is ‘Great British Dames’ – Vera Lynn and Gracie Field. We’ll be singing through a selection of their greatest hits including Land of Hope … Read More
‘Joyful Noise!’ sessions run each week partnering with AGE UK Blackburn with Darwen. They are open to private individuals and care homes in the Blackburn with Darwen district. They are free of charge so why not enquire and join in? … Read More
We are now offering a limited number of free CD’s DVD’s and unlimited downloadable media from our website and other areas. Enquire for more details.
Fun activities at the Open Door Memory Cafe, Revidge Fold Church, Blackburn to celebrate Burns night. The Fine & Dandy Show band provided a Scottish themed sing-along to complete the evening.
During the months of January February we are offering new customers a 241 deal: Purchase 1 of our hour long sessions at £55 and we will add a 2nd session free of charge. Spaces are limited and terms and … Read More
Jim & Lily celebrate their ‘75th’ Wedding Anniversary at the Open Door Memory Cafe , Revidge Blackburn. Fine & Dandy Musicians providing a music sing a long.
Joyful Noise celebrates Lancashire Day with with a sing song and Manchester Tart at Roman Road Library. Fine & Dandy working with Age UK to provide music.
Fine & Dandy at PNP Care Home Blackpool to celebrate Lancashire Day.
Great session with the new Andrews Court Care Home Choir, Blackburn as part of BBC Music Day last week. They sang a selection of songs in a mini concert and the whole home joined in after with a sing-a-long. Their … Read More
We’re featured in todays Lancashire Evening Telegraph about our events this week! https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/17919077.blackburn-based-fine-amp-dandy-bringing-music-people-living-dementia/
We’re looking forward to BBC Music Day on Thursday 26th September. On the morning we play and sing at Springfield Cottage Care Home, Blackburn with members of the Open Door Memory Café singing with us to entertain. In the … Read More