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Stuart's Race-Series 09 in support of Andy's Angels and the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
Posted on 19/02/2009 - Taken From http://grumpyoldgit.org/andys_angels/
STUART and ANDYS ANGELS Race-Series 2009
National Cross Country Championships
Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, London. Saturday 21st Feb 09
Dear Friends and family,
One of my oldest mates, Andy, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in his right femur in February 2008 at the age of 41. Since then he has had the primary tumour removed by replacing his right knee with a Titanium one and had six months of Chemotherapy. In November 2008 he had secondary tumours removed from both lungs. Andy is now finishing a course of Radiotherapy to his leg. As yet he has not been declared free from Cancer so will be closely observed over the coming months.
To read more about Andy's fight against cancer, visit his wonderfully brutal, honest and inspiring blog -
http://mackixwindoze.wordpress.com
I have been profoundly impacted by my friends fight, having already lost my uncle Roger at the age of 47 to this horrific disease. So, I have decided to use something that I enjoy doing in order to raise as much money and profile as I can for Andy's chosen charities. So, throughout 2009, I will be running a series of races, varying in distance from 10k (6 miles) to Half-marathon (13 miles). Having done two marathons in the past both my knees and the rest of me will enjoy, and be able to achieve far more mileage, by avoiding a third!!
The race series starts THIS Saturday with the National Cross Country Championships, Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, London.
Andy's wife Sara and sister Lyndsay also run and so we have all come together under the banner of 'Andy's Angels' and you can follow our progress by visiting
http://grumpyoldgit.org/andys_angels/
There are already 5 races in the diary with more to follow!
There are two ways that you can support us. You can become an 'Active Angel' and join the AA team of runners (and have your very own AA running vest!) and help raise money for the charities. If this interests you then please get in touch, via the website and we'll get you involved.
Or, secondly, please consider becoming an 'Angelic Sponsor' through donation.
A site has been set up where donating is made as simple as possible - we can even claim the tax back from Gordon via the click of a Gift Aid button. So please visit;
http://www.justgiving.com/andys_angels_race_series_09
Any donations will be regarded as a donation to the 'race series' as a whole irrespective of how many races are finally run by the team throughout 2009.
You can follow all the events, get in touch, make suggestions and comments all via Andy's website;
http://mackixwindoze.wordpress.com
You can also Twitter the whole experience too by going to;
http://twitter.com/Andys_Angels
Or address your Tweets to @Andys_Angels
Any help, support and monies, of course, will be gratefully recieved! Not only by Andy and his 'Angels' but by the host of charities and other families that will be helped by your generosity as we continue to fight this horiffic disease.
THANK YOU and Bless you.
Stuart. x
http://grumpyoldgit.org/andys_angels/
Christmas Festive Spectacular - December 13th 2008
Posted on 21/01/2009 - Taken From Scarborough Evening News - Martin Dowie
As posted in the Scarborough Evening News on Monday 15th December 2008.
"Had Santa wanted to take a break from his busy schedule, then he wouldn't have gone far wrong by parking his sleigh at the Spa's Festive Spectacular.
The spirit of the season was perfectly encapsulated by a number of heart-warming performances, which almost lifted the roof off the Grand Hall.
The evening was more about boosting local charities though, and Martin House Children's Hospice, the Scarborough and District CAB and the Scarborough branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society recieved an early Christmas present to the tune of £4,500.
Organiser Nigel Woods said: "It was a great night......this was the 11th Festive Spectacular and this years figure takes the money raised past £50,000...."
As well as raising money the Spectaular gave a packed crowd a real festive treat. Compere Harry Gration, from BBC Look North, held the audiences attention throughout..... He introduced the three main acts of the evening - the United Schools Choir, Celebration Brass and the remarkable talent of singer Stuart Pendred
Pendred... was the star attraction, as he linked brilliantly with the youthful choir with a number of Christmas and Italian-based songs.
The only thing missing was the chestnuts and the glowing fire, though the fireworks at the climax and the real festive ambience more than made up for that"
Martin Dowie.
www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk
Never for Nothing - CCM - Album Review
Posted on 18/01/2009 - Taken From Geoff Howlett
Stuart Pendred is a classical singer and actor. He recently performed alongside the likes of Sting, Beyonce and Lionel Ritchie at the Royal Albert Hall. The sleeve notes say that Stuart has, for some time, wanted to record an album that reflects his personal faith. Style-wise, you’re looking at a similar sound to that of Andrea Bocelli and Red Hurley. His voice is warm and smooth, and suits the songs down to the ground....The music is super and I enjoyed the sound immensely. Stuart sings such songs as ‘Bambino Mio’ (My Child), ‘A Chi Ha Sete’ (All who are thirsty) and ‘Pace Il Mior Cuore’ (It is well with my Soul), plus another 9 in his spirited way. What I can say about Stuart’s album, is that it rates as highly as those I have heard before in this genre, and it’s no wonder that it has already won “Album of the Month” awards in far away lands such as New Zealand.
Geoff Howlett
Album review - Bottomline Online - Netherlands
Posted on 04/12/2008 - Taken From www.bottomlineonline.nl
British baritone Stuart Pendred gives a classical treatment to a series of well-known worship songs. To hear 'Breathe' as the opening track 'Aria', Matt Redman's 'Let My Words be Few' and 'Facedown' as 'Non Piu' Parole' and 'Santo Timore' is special. Pendred also brings in his own compositions with 'Bambino Mio' (My Child), the album title track and 'Ma Credo Ancora' (I Still Believe). The original composers should be glad to hear these unique vocal takes, Italian translations and arrangements, whether it is Brenton Brown's 'All Who Are Thirsty', Kathryn Scott's 'Child of God' the classics Amazing Grace and It Is Well With My Soul. The final song, a prayer for the Holy Spirit, 'Spirito Santo Vieni a Noi' - Holy Spirit, Rain Down is just a prelude. I'm looking forward to this impressive debut's follow-up. For those that like the music of Alessandro Safina or Il Divo: you'll really enjoy Stuart Pendred.
Henk-Jen van der Klis writing for Bottomline online
'C' Magazine - Album Review
Posted on 31/10/2008
Stuart’s debut album is the coming together of his lifelong dream- to record an album reflecting his own personal faith and life journey.
Classically singing covers of tracks that are instantly recognisable, from the much loved contemporary worship songs of today’s best writers (and some of yesteryear) plus original material from himself, Benedizioni beautifully captures the essence and heart with which they were written. The passion with which Stuart sings shines through with strong expression, his voice commanding the ear but gently ushering the listener towards an intimate and unforgettable worship experience.
