<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html xmlns:o = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"><head><title>Home</title> <meta content="text/html; charset=unicode" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <meta name="description" content="I called my album Heartstrings. I chose this name as animals have always tugged at my heartstrings." /> <meta name="keywords" content="Heartstrings Animal Welfare, Heartstrings Music Downloads, animal welfare links, animal rescue, cat protection" /> <style type="text/css"> <!-- A:link { color: #0000FF; text-decoration: none; } A:visited { color: #0000FF; text-decoration: none; } A:active { color: #0000FF; text-decoration: none; } A:hover { color: #FF3333; text-decoration: underline; } p { font: 8pt Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;} h2 { font: 10pt Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight:bold;} --> </style> <meta name="GENERATOR" content="MSHTML 8.00.6001.18854"></head> <body style="BACKGROUND-IMAGE: url(images/background.gif); PADDING-LEFT: 5px; BACKGROUND-ATTACHMENT: fixed; BACKGROUND-REPEAT: no-repeat; BACKGROUND-POSITION: center top"><strong> <h2><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Welcome to my website<o:p></o:p></font></span></b></h2> <p style="PAGE-BREAK-AFTER: avoid; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="PAGE-BREAK-AFTER: avoid; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">I have always had an affinity with music and decided a few years ago to commit my music for recording. Eventually recording began in September 2006 with the album becoming complete in May 2007.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="PAGE-BREAK-AFTER: avoid; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">The album is a blend of my own songs and public domain songs (traditional songs) on 2 CD's. These range in genre, there being rock, popular and country (Scots &amp; Irish).<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">I called my album "Heartstrings". I chose this name as animals have always tugged at my heartstrings. Animals have featured greatly in my life and I have always enjoyed my time with all the animals that have touched my life. I felt it only fitting that I repay them in anyway I can, and that's the reason for this website, not only to bring you music but also let it be available for <span style="COLOR: blue"><a href="MP3_Downloads.htm"><span style="COLOR: blue"><u>download</u></span></a></span>.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">If you should <span style="COLOR: blue"><a href="MP3_Downloads.htm"><span style="COLOR: blue"><u>download</u></span></a></span> this album for your pleasure and in return make a voluntary donation to any of the Charities, Animal Sanctuaries or Shelters in the Highlands &amp; Islands/Moray districts or any such facility in your area this would be very much appreciated.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">I have listed all <span style="COLOR: blue"><a href="animal_welfare.htm"><span style="COLOR: blue"><u>Animal Shelter/Charities</u></span></a></span> in the Highlands &amp; Islands/Moray, these charities are run by dedicated and caring individuals and any donation no matter how small will help pay vet bills, heating costs and provide food. I am sure any animal in need would welcome your generosity no matter how big or small the donation.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">This appeal is strictly non-profit making and no money comes to me, all costs of hosting this website are made by myself.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Animal charities receive no government <u>or</u> lottery funding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>As the credit crunch has bitten hard many people no longer can afford to keep their pets, also people who have had to move to smaller accommodation are often not allowed to keep pets. The challenges facing animal charities is always growing with animals with large litters also needing attention. <o:p></o:p></font></span></i></b></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></i></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><font face="Times New Roman">Many of these animals will be picked up and cared for by the Animal Welfare Charities/Shelters yet 2009 is providing them with less donations to work with. We appeal to any individual or group, planning fundraising initiatives or any charity committees to consider the needs of Animal Welfare in your community.<o:p></o:p></font></span></i></b></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Ronnie and Grace</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></i></b></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;<u><a href="mailto:ronnie_sinclair@btinternet.com?subject=Heartstrings.org.uk">Ronnie_Sinclair@btinternet.com</a></u></p> <h2>&nbsp;</h2></body></html>