Squeeze star Chris Difford joins Bexhill seven year old Noah in a performance to support veterans at Royal British Legion home

Chris took lead vocals while Noah and his father, Lee, who is the head of activities at Mais House, sang the ‘Cool for Cats’ backing vocals.

Noah is currently fundraising for Mais House by learning and singing 30 new songs in 30 days, which his father records and uploads on the Mais House RBL Youtube channel for the residents to watch and sing-a-long with.

“We are currently on day 19 and have raised £1,940 so far. Our goal is £3000,” said Lee.

“All the money raised will go towards providing meaningful activities for the residents, such as musical instruments, technology such as Ipads to keep the residents in touch with their families over Skype and will fund trips out after the lockdown has ended.”

With regards to Chris Difford joining them: “It was a dream come true and an experience we will never forget”, said Lee.

“We can’t thank him enough for his endorsement. Noah and I would love to sing with other musicians, and as we are only on day 19 we hope that other performers will get in touch to raise the profile of 30 Songs in 30 Days for Mais House so we can raise more money.”

Mais House is not having its usual big garden party this year due to Covid-19 and social distancing. This is a huge hit to Mais House’s activities budget which means that there will be less meaningful activities taking place for the residents.

The 30 Songs in 30 Days for Mais House is going to be Mais House’s main fundraiser this year.

The residents themselves are joining in with Noah’s songs as they are being filmed at Mais House and then are being edited into the video later.

They have joined Noah in a moving tribute to the late Dame Vera Lynn by singing ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and also ‘When You’re Smiling’ as well.

Noah featured on ITV news a few months back, with dad Lee singing ‘Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head’ while the television footage showed the residents at Mais House singing along.

Noah used to visit the residents at Mais House twice a week to take part in activities before the lockdown and was worried that the residents might miss him. It was his idea to start the channel.

If you would like to sponsor Noah to sing and provide meaningful activities, please go to Mais House’s Go Fund Me Page: 30 Songs in 30 Days for Mais House.

If you would like to join in as a musician in one of the videos please contact Lee Owen at: [email protected].