Folk Music & Dance Experiences

For Care Homes and Day Centres

Inspired by KJ Ceilidhs

At KJ Folk Music, we are passionate about bringing the joy of folk music to all, including those in care homes. Our unique Care Home Armchair Experiences are designed to engage, entertain, and uplift residents with live music performances and interactive activities that promote connection, movement, creativity, and wellbeing.

Kathryn Johnstone create tailored music and dance experiences that bring joy, engagement and wellbeing to all residents.

How It Works

1. Check Availability
Complete the enquiry form below with your preferred date, location and requirements. We'll confirm availability and answer any questions.

2. Confirm Your Booking
Once you're happy to proceed, simply complete your booking using the "Confirm Booking Here" below, and select "Pay via Invoice" at checkout. Your invoice will be issued immediately, and care homes have 30 days after the performance date to make payment.

3. Sit Back and Enjoy the Music
Kathryn will arrive, set up, and deliver an engaging live music experience tailored to your residents. All you need to do is relax and enjoy the event... or perhaps join in with some of our dancing!

Kathryn Johnstone holds Public Liability Insurance for your peace of mind. A copy of our current Public Liability Insurance certificate can be downloaded using the link in the footer, at the bottom of this page.

An enhanced DBS certificates is available on request. If required, we will provide a secure download link to our current DBS certificate before your event.

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Scotland from the Armchair

A warm, immersive Scottish experience with familiar songs, traditional tunes, stories. highland bagpipes, and the accordion. Kathryn teach optional seated ceilidh-style movements including clapping and hand-jive style movements. Designed to encourage gentle movement, singing along, smiles, and shared memories.

England from the Armchair

Traditional English songs, folk tunes, and stories, with simple, inclusive activities adapted for limited mobility, with KJ on the accordion. There is plenty of opportunities for joining in, at whatever level feels comfortable. Kathryn brings bells and hankies for residents to join in with, inspired by morris dancing and dances adapted for seated participation.

Ireland from the Armchair

Well-loved Irish songs and tunes, foot-stomping rhythms, and relaxed audience participation. A joyful, welcoming experience that encourages connection, participation, and lifts the room. KJ plays lots of jigs and reels on the accordion and teaches some Irish ceilidh dancing for residents to join in with. This workshop also comes with highland bagpipes to show similarities between Scottish and Irish traditional music and how many Irish tunes are popular on the highland bagpipes.

Availability Form

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Which experience would you like to explore? *

Scotland From the Armchair
England From the Armchair
Ireland From the Armchair

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Location & Price

Kathryn regularly perfroms across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Northampton, and Norfolk. Other areas are available but may be subject to travel costs.

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Availability for Sessions:

Tuesdays 2pm

Wednesdays 11am

Wednesdays 2pm

Thursdays 11am

Thursdays 2pm

Some Sundays

Timings can usually be flexible upon request, e.g a 2:30pm start.

Contact us today to learn more about our Care Home Experiences and how we can bring the magic of folk music, ceilidh dancing and Morris dancing to your care home.

We are committed to creating an experience that is both engaging and tailored to the needs of care home residents, enriching their day with the power of music and dance.

To bring people together through music and dance.