Elaine’s on song to cheer up her neighbours during lockdown
sing outside each day in the hope of boosting morale in the community.
The former nurserynurse said she first sang on Good Friday and has continued singing a variety of songs from around 5pm each day to the delight of her neighbours.
And their response has been hailed as ‘amazing’ by the singer who said she is now using her performances to raise cash for the NHS.
Elaine said: “I reached a point where I was so low in isolation and my heart was breaking for the world.
“I am so broken-hearted for all those who have lost their lives through coronavirus and for all those nurses and doctors who are putting their lives at risk.
Rather than dwelling inside, Elaine thought she would go out to sing to cheer herself, and hopefully her neighbours, up.
She said: “I decided I would sing outside to raise spirits.
“The first time I went out to sing I was so scared and embarrassed about how it would be received, but then everyone started standing in their gardens to listen and pulling up in cars.
“I couldn’t believe the response – everyone has said that it has cheered them up and lifted their spirits.”
Videos of her daily performances can be seen on Elaine’s Facebook page, while donations have raised more than £100 for the NHS.
Elaine said: “From being so low to getting this kind of response is amazing and I just hope I will be able to help others with it.
“I have been singing for around two and a half hours a night but one night I sang for four and a half hours!
“I just want people to be happy.”