Linda Watts

Those Not Forgotten Years.

A National Concert Tour organised by the Not Forgotten Association in their Centenary Year.

Founded in 1920 by soprano Marta Cunningham as she brought music and entertainment to Soldiers and Servicemen injured in the 1st World War, how wonderful that The Not Forgotten Association continues this wonderful tradition and, despite restrictions, have organised a 7 week socially distanced Tour in the grounds of care homes throughout the Country.

It has been a joy and a privilege to be part of that team, and to have had the pleasure of entertaining so many lovely people, many of them veterans who have been in isolation for many months, cut off from family and friends; but happily they have sung, danced, laughed and cried with us.. it has been so moving, and an experience I will never forget.

From Scotland to Cornwall, and everywhere in between, it has been a privilege and a joy to share the happiness that is being spread, the power of music is truly amazing and never has it been needed more than now.

How privileged are we as entertainers to share that happiness….

Linda Watts

SALUTING OUR VETERANS
Residents at a Care Home in Tunbridge Wells were recognised for their contribution to HM Armed Forces on Saturday 18th July 2015.

Ten residents at Rusthall Lodge, received their HM Armed Forces enamelled pin badges at a ‘Home Front’ themed event at the weekend.
In the presence of members of the Royal British Legion, RAFA, T.S. Brilliant Corps of Bugles and Drums, the Mayor of Tunbridge Wells and other invited guests, the event has been designed to commemorate and recognise the valuable contribution made by the residents in serving their country.

With entertainment throughout the day, the event culminated in a fly-past by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Dakota from 233 Squadron.

They joined Linda in a rousing, flag waving, patriotic celebration of music and memories….. Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.

She took them on a heart warming trip down Memory Lane with unforgettable songs from the 1940s, songs that had inspired a generation, rekindling memories of days gone by when they shared a great spirit of comradeship, with a good old sing song…

“Dear Linda,
Thank you so very much for a fabulous, patriotic display on Saturday for our event.
The feedback exceeded all expectations”
Bill Blackford

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Lest we forget..

July 2014 - Linda joined the Saga Pearl II for a cruise to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Great War, and the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who were caught up in these terrible conflicts.

Those Not Forgotten Years.

A National Concert Tour organised by the Not Forgotten Association in their Centenary Year.

Linda Watts