Dorset Man’s Album Set To Boost Funds

An album released by a Dorset man has been launched to critical acclaim and stands to make a significant sum for multiple disability charity SeeAbility. ‘Once in a While’ is a collection of songs written and performed by Nigel Waite, who has chosen to donate all the profits from his accomplished album to SeeAbility, formerly the Royal School for the Blind. SeeAbility specialises in supporting people with complex needs including vision loss.

While the music comes straight from the heart so does its message – it has already caught the attention of Jules Holland who said of the album, “The purity and honesty shone through….the clarity of Nigel’s voice and guitar was exactly what the songs required”.

Nigel’s choice of charity is a poignant one. At just one month old, Nigel’s daughter Cara stopped breathing and despite resuscitation was left profoundly disabled. Now in her twenties, Cara receives specialist support at SeeAbility’s Fiennes House in Wellington which enables her to lead a valued and rewarding life. One of the tracks on the album is called Cara’s Song and was inspired by Nigel’s experiences as the father of a profoundly disabled child over many years.

Nigel comments, “I am delighted with the response the album has received. I have been so impressed with Cara’s excellent support and the opportunities to achieve many things which all help to give her the best possible quality of life. Offering the proceeds of the album sales is my way of supporting for SeeAbility’s work.”

In his youth Nigel had musical ambitions but his career and the demands of a growing family meant that music had to go on the back burner. In recent years he has been able to revive his performing and song writing interests and ‘Once In A While’ is the result. Nigel has been moved by the interest that has been shown in the songs and the widespread support the project has received from people representing a wide array of organisations. Nigel adds, “You might say this is my contribution to the Big Society concept, the songs seem to be galvanising lots of energy for the benefit of a truly magnificent cause”.