Ian Rothwell

[t ♡ @crazymandance]

waiting (reprise) was such a perfect opening song for this tour

[Ian Phillips: Music, TV & Film Classics @IPhillips79]

George Michael - The Long and Winding Road (Live In 1999)

The late legend performed a great & critically-acclaimed rendition of the famous Beatles classic as a tribute to the late Linda McCartney (the show Concert For Linda) at London's Royal Albert Hall. RIP
#Legend

[joy @liebeyog]

9 years without yog .. always remember the lovely and talented singer songwriter george michael who left this world on christmas day in 2016, but he still lives on in our hearts through his great legacy and kind soul & listen to his unique voice and songs today and every day ♡

[Crazy Vibes @CrazyVibes_1]

He died on Christmas morning, and only then did the world discover the truth: he had been secretly giving away millions with one rule:

No one could ever know it was him.

December 25, 2016.
George Michael, one of the defining pop icons of the 1980s and 1990s, was found dead at age 53. The world mourned the voice behind Faith, Careless Whisper, and Freedom. Tributes flowed, celebrating his talent, his cultural impact, his brilliance.

But then, quietly, another story began to emerge.

Not about his concerts.
Not about his fame.
But about his kindness.

One by one, strangers stepped forward with memories that had never made headlines: stories of compassion, generosity, and life-changing gifts from a man who made them swear to silence.

A woman on Deal or No Deal
In 2008, a woman named Lynette Gillard appeared on the British game show. She spoke of her dream to become a mother but explained she couldn’t afford IVF. She lost the game and left heartbroken.

The next morning, £15,000 appeared in her bank account.
No signature.
No note.
Just the exact amount she needed.

Years later, after George Michael’s death, she learned the truth.

He had been watching the show.
He heard her story.
And he insisted she never know it was him.

She now has a child because a stranger chose love over credit.

The homeless shelter volunteer named “Paul”
A charity worker revealed that for years, a quiet man calling himself Paul volunteered during the holidays, serving meals, sweeping floors, listening to the stories of people everyone else ignored.

Nobody recognized him.
He avoided cameras.
He declined invitations.

It was George Michael, one of the richest musicians in Britain, spending Christmas with the homeless, asking for nothing in return.

The anonymous donations
Every Easter, £100,000 arrived in the accounts of children’s charities across the UK.
Anonymous.
Untraceable.
Predictable as sunrise.

Only after George’s death did the truth come out.

A woman once cried in a bar over debts she couldn’t pay. George, sitting quietly nearby, listened. Before leaving, he wrote a check for £25,000 and told the bartender:

“Give this to her after I’m gone. Don’t tell her who it’s from.”

She only learned the truth years later.

He paid strangers’ hospital bills.
Covered tuition for students on the edge of dropping out.
Funded HIV/AIDS programs for decades.
Supported families drowning in medical debt.
Sent money to people who’d lost loved ones.

Always in secret.
Always with the same rule:

If anyone finds out it’s me, I stop.

The nurses who cared for his mother
When George’s mother was dying of cancer, NHS nurses cared for her with extraordinary compassion. After her death, George held a private, free concert exclusively for the hospital’s nursing staff.

No press,no cameras, no publicity, Just gratitude.
Two lives, one truth for decades, George Michael lived two parallel lives. One was public: the superstar, the celebrity, the man endlessly dissected by tabloids for his private struggles.

The other was hidden: the man who walked quietly into the lives of strangers and lifted them back onto their feet.Why did he hide it?
Because George understood something most people don’t. Real generosity is invisible.
Real charity doesn’t need applause.
Real love asks for nothing.He didn’t want to brand his kindness.
He didn’t want headlines,He didn’t want attention.
He just wanted people to be okay.

When the truth finally surfaced after his death, financial records and testimonies revealed he had given away tens of millions over his lifetime, most of it anonymously.

The IVF mother, the homeless.the nurses,the bar stranger, the students.
The families who survived because he cared. All of them helped by a man the world thought it already knew.
The real Santa Claus
George Michael died on Christmas morning, a day he had spent for years giving quietly to people who needed hope.

[Ian Rothwell @rothers100]

Last week - @saltdeanlido Labrador and Retriever swim at the lido. Madness - but Willow and Woody had a great time.

[Ian Rothwell @rothers100]

@JonnyH3232 @LastWordOnSpurs Similar to Erik Lamela I guess. One legged wonder!!

[Ian Rothwell @rothers100]

@Nick_S_D @GeorgeMOfficial Pleased to say I was ther too….

[Ian Rothwell @rothers100]

@TalkTHFC__ Done! Follow back please :)

[TalkTHFC @TalkTHFC__]

🚨 I’m following Tottenham fans back who like and retweet this tweet. Must be following me too! 🤍🤍

[George Michael Official @GeorgeMOfficial]

9th June, 2007 🎟️ George becomes the first artist to perform at the brand new Wembley Stadium 🤩

[George Michael: INDUCTED! 🎤👑🐐😇 @HonoringGenius]

Happy Birthday to a man who loves, honors and respects #GeorgeMichael as much as we do…

Our honorary Lovely:

Singer-Songwriter, Sam Smith.

Enjoy your day! 🎂

[Ian Rothwell @rothers100]

Update- Mum and Dad are working so hard - and the little ones are starting to fly the nest. Fledgling great tits.
#Banstead

[Ian Rothwell @rothers100]

We've got a new resident in #Banstead !!
Lovely Great Tit - never thought they'd use this box on the house and not in a tree or foliage etc.
Just shows, always worth a try.
#Greattit #birdbox

[Chris @de_havas]

How damaging is the increased car tax to the post 2005 occasional use classic cars to be. For example a 2006 Merc SL, a Porsche 997 etc. Cars not being used as daily drivers but perhaps over summer weekends. May be 2k miles a year. Others have expressed it is!

[Banstead Athletic FC @Banstead_fc]

⚽️⚽️
Football is coming home to Merland Rise, the famous home of Banstead Athletic FC.
Now that we are back with new owners, we are looking to move forward on and off the pitch! This is exciting times for the club and for the community in and around the area as we build our fan base.
We are looking to build a team to take us to the next level. We are currently looking for experienced Step 5 and Step 6 players to join these exciting times for Banstead Athletic FC.
Please Message Keith (Manager) on 07734 439812 if you would like to be a part of this team and community!
💛🖤💛

[Steve Gantlett @CleyBirds]

This gorgeous Wryneck was in our garden today. It is the eighth Wryneck our small garden has hosted since 1992, so it is something of a speciality here! (More pics at https://t.co/Z1h7nSP3li.)

[Anthony Skordis @antskordis]

A gorgeous local backlit Barney out on the hunt last night just before sunset. @BarnOwlTrust @Natures_Voice @BBCSpringwatch @bbcweather @WildlifeMag @itvweather @CanonUKandIE

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

The gorgeous Barn Owl came a bit closer tonight... 😍😀🦉

[𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 - 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 - 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞⭐️❤️ @NgocThach74]

George Michael LIVE Show 1993 at The Concert of Hope - Wembley in London
#georgemichael #live