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You know when you meet someone is special, as they help you to see the world in a different light. Martin was a very special person. Kind, gentle and with an infectious, cheeky smile; I feel privileged to have spent time getting to know him. We bonded over the unusual pairing of Tommy Cooper and Jaffa Cakes, whilst going for walks in the grounds of Woodland View Nursing Home, the place where Martin was well cared for, made friends and found contentment in his final, happy year.
On the 10th April, Sarah Nulty and I will be ‘running’ the Sheffield Half Marathon to raise money for the support group at Woodland View Nursing Home. For those of you that know us, you will know the only thing we run up is a big bar tab.
I hope that on this day a very special person will be looking down, and most probably laughing, at Sarah and I attempting to run up the big hills of Sheffield.
Martin Lilleker
Martin worked as the music journalist for the Star and Telegraph newspapers in Sheffield for many years. His books document the history of Sheffield music from the 1960s to the mid 1980s. Martin was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at the young age of 57 and after several years living at home, needed the support and expertise of staff at Woodland View Nursing Home to maintain his quality of life.
Why they need our service
While at Woodland View Martin enjoyed the surroundings, the wildlife, walking in the gardens, but most of all, listening, singing and dancing to music whist encouraging others to join in.
Plan and expected results
In his memory we wish to support a project to deliver meaningful music to residents at Woodland View, tailored to both individual needs in one to one or group sessions, but also to provide music in general to promote a relaxing and therapeutic environment for all residents and staff. As music was such a large part of Martin's life and passion, this is a fitting legacy and thank you to all those who cared for him.
