The Gloucestershire police officer posted the video on Facebook on April 3 and it has now been seen around the world. Singing policeman Tim Joness Rocky Horror video goes viral. Monday 18 May 2020, 1:55pm A singing policeman from Gloucester says it has been "overwhelming" after a video he posted online went viral. This PC Tim Jones from Gloucester records a song to support a children's mental health charity. "url": "https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/", Even after the unthinkable happened. But he is now on his way home after seven months at the Marianjoy rehabilitation hospital and months before that in intensive care. A Gloucestershire policeman who went viral after he kept thousands of people entertained during lockdown with his amazing singing voice is releasing a charity single. This is where he posts his singing videos in quarantine. Gloucestershire police officer and dad, Tim Jones, is also known as The Singing Policeman. Since lockdown first began in March 2020, Tim has been taking to Facebook live to sing to people all over Gloucestershire and beyond, to cheer them up and create a sense of community throughout the pandemic. It all went a bit mental. Cards and letters of support can be sent to officer Tim Jones, c/o Park Forest Police Department, 200 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest IL 60466. Keep safe and keep smiling.'. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can head over to 349 Main Street where former Chicago Bulls player, Craig Hodges, is hosting a three-point shootout with a portion of the money raised going to Jones and his family. This video is part of his daily singing series throughout quarantine, using music to help lift his mood and the mood of others. Weekly lifestyle and business highlights straight to your inbox. And, in the first monthly instalment in our new #GlosHeroes campaign, SoGlos is proud to be championing 10 of our local heroes in April 2021 spanning a wonderful array of charity volunteers and essential key workers. #GlosHeroes is also proudly supported by Gloucestershire County Council which has been working hard to keep people living and working in Gloucestershire safe during the pandemic offering free rapid Covid testing in the community, sharing the latest advice and guidance, allocating millions of pounds in funding to the care sector and distributing millions of items of PPE. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. His performance was never televised and it is unknown as to whether or not he advanced onto the following round. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The Jones' family who kept a constant vigil at Tim's bedside saw hope in the twitch of a muscle and the whisper quiet sound of a breath. The 25-year-old was shot in the head on March 19, 2016 while responding to a burglary. He now has 118,000 social media followers around the world through his regular live shows broadcast from home. I fainted in my NYC i-so-la-tion!. His Rocky Horror video was part of of the 'musical theatre self-isolation challenge', where people record a song every day for 25 days. We also found through looking on Tims Facebook profile that he frequently performs in musical productions. "When he first arrived we were using communication from blinking, I can tell you two days ago we had a celebration and that turned into a 20 minute speech," Kathryn Williamson, director of nursing at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, said. It is a real release for me; I love it. A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown, says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Read about our approach to external linking. It's simple really! He has since performed on stage in musical theatre productions at venues including Cheltenhams Everyman Theatre. Jones happens to be a big basketball fan. But you can follow Tim on Facebook for more social content from the singer. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. Your competition entry has been received. Proceeds from the single will go to Place 2 Be which offers counselling and wellbeing support. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Lorraine told Tom: You cheered up the nation, the response you got was remarkable.. "uploadDate": "2020-05-18T13:01:21+01:00", His family said he still hopes one day to return to work as a police officer. "We feel this track resonates with not only children and students struggling during lockdown without friendships and routines, but also with families who have loved ones in hospital.". Primary Menu . I fainted in my NYC i-so-la-tion!". The founder of Gloucestershire-based charity Heart Heroes, Kelly Cornish has been supporting children with congenital heart defects and their families throughout lockdown. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Tim Jones, 47, was taking part in a challenge to sing a song every day for a month, but it his singing of Sweet Transvestite from The Rocky Horror Picture Show posted on social media, that has really taken off. Plus, it's completely free. When theyve been allowed to open the shop for collection only, theyve also been opening on days theyd normally be closed to provide dedicated key worker shopping days. #StayHomeSaveLives Left to die alone like an animal: Parents who left 23-stone disabled daughter to die in her own filth are Holiday home owners in Scotland face new SNP tax hike under plans from front-runner to be new First Scotland should just self-identify as an independent country, one SNP member proposed. He released videos three times a week and with Rickys cheerful and enthusiastic delivery proving popular with customers, he enabled the charity to raise 5,813 in vital funds they would have otherwise missed out on while shops were forced to close. "It is all about positivity and I have had so many nice messages," he said. Hes alert and hes been a miracle," Jones said, telling NBC 5 that his son is making huge strides in rehab. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. I never thought Id have to prepare myself for the knock I got on my door March 19th," Chief Jones said. WebTim Jones is on Facebook. Robert wrote the single, titled Our Girl, when he was by his 15-year-old daughter Emilia's bedside, who suffers from stress-related seizures, while she was in hospital. ', His Rocky Horror video was part of of the 'musical theatre self-isolation challenge', where people record a song every day for 25 days, One viewer said: 'You would be some neighbour to have on the shift! "@context": "https://schema.org", 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. I have people from Australia and South Africa tuning in to watch me sing in my dining room," he said. ", The video was so well received that even American actress Susan Sarandon, who famously appeared in the 1975 rendition of The Rocky Horror Picture Show as heroine Janet Weiss, tweeted in awe, saying: "Thank you Tim for your rousing and unexpected call to safety. "A few of my friends and colleagues were doing things so I thought I had to upgrade, so I sang in my police uniform at work. As well as practical support like delivering food parcels and arranging emergency accommodation for families who need it, Kelly has been cheering families up with craft boxes, Easter eggs, and even mascot visits from the likes of the Easter bunny, all while raising her own family too. { Skip to content. Mr Jones hit the headlines when he appeared on Lorraine earlier this summer to talk about his rise to internet fame. A singing police officer who has been raising spirits during lockdown, says the response to his videos has been "overwhelming". Police officer Tim Jones, 47, from Gloucester, went viral after he kept thousands of people entertained during lockdown with his amazing singing voice is releasing a charity single. When he went on the episode called Marge Gets a Job, Jones made an appearance singing Its Not Unusual chained up by Mr. Burns. He said he had even received messages from Rocky Horror star Susan Sarandon and writer Richard OBrien. It's been a long time coming for Tim Jones and his family. [1] Jones was also shown in the teaser trailer for the final episode of auditions, wherein he stood upon the stage before David went on to remark 'arrest me now', as Jones walked onto the stage and likely performed in his police uniform. Being able to create your own lists is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits. In 24 hours it went from 1,000 views to over a million. And he also shared the serious message to "stay at home and look after yourself". 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How to Make An Effective Banner Design For Your Website? Find out where is best to follow him here. During the pandemic, owner of Andy Hill and Sons butchers in Bishops Cleeve, Andy Hill and his sons Brad and Ellis, have been providing a free food delivery service to people in their local community often working late into the evenings to make sure their customers got the food they needed. December 9, 2022 . Read about our approach to external linking. The singing policeman was then asked to record a charity single by his friend, Robert Vestey. When Jones was shot, he had been with the department for less than a year. December 9, 2022 We've only gotten to come up here a couple times. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. Singing teacher Bedford School Sep 1995 - Present 27 years 4 months. Dawn Dolphin and Stacey Brayshaw have been running the absolutely brilliant Gloucestershire Bundles throughout lockdown. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, hospitals and in particular, intensive care units, have been under immense strain. Not too much is known about Tims background, but we do know that he has two children. Video1894 shipwreck confirms tale of treacherous lifeboat, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. More than four million people have watched Tim Jones perform a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, while dressed in his police uniform. The song has been recorded with Robert's band Brew 22 and will be released on Saturday. Entertainment Daily - Simon Cowell blasts David Walliams over inappropriate joke during BGT filming, Amazon - Our Girl by Tim Jones and Brew22, He is one of seven Untelevised acts to have been seen in a preview for an episode, however did not appear in said episode with the other six being. More than four million people have He worked as a policeman at the time of his audition. "In 24 hours it went from 1,000 views to over a million. Lucy Pugh is nurse working in Gloucester and Cheltenham Intensive Care Units. He has worked as a police officer for the past 18 years. 2023 BBC. "name": "Stroud News and Journal", "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/uybgPD8Y/poster.jpg?width=720", Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He has since performed on stage in musical theatre productions at venues including Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre. 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A GLOUCESTERSHIRE Constabulary officer has become an online sensation after a performance of a song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show was watched million times. As well as ensuring all people referred received the food parcels they needed, Kevin has also been responsible for managing volunteers to make sure everything is run in a Covid-safe way. 'I wish I could reply to them all. Tim Jones, AKA the singing policeman, went viral with a video of him singing Dr. Frank-N-Furters lead number fromThe Rocky Horror Picture Show. Gloucestershire police officer Tim Jones kept millions of people entertained during lockdown and now he is releasing a charity single, Never miss the latest local news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. } Overwhelming would be the word. Tim Jones: Singing policeman to release charity single - BBC News I am genuinely overwhelmed but trying to find a way to get through them all. 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We are not even looking into the future, we are just thanking God for today.. A police constable who encouraged people to stay indoors during the coronavirus lockdown with his rendition of the Rocky Horror Picture Show's Sweet Transvestite has become an online sensation with four million hits. The comments below have not been moderated. Through this therapies. We cant clap hard enough to show how much we appreciate heroes like Lucy. WebWe Tim the 'singing policeman' with sound advice! Gloucestershire police officer and dad, Tim Jones, is also known as The Singing Policeman. Since lockdown first began in March 2020, Tim has been taking to Winners will be contacted after the competition closing date. Editors' Code of Practice. A Park Forest police officer who was shot in the line of duty is heading home Friday one year after being shot in the head. "Tim is up here fighting every day, it's a battle. The suspect tried to leave the house through a window and as officers attempted to detain him, he produced a handgun and began firing, police say. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The Prestigious school where Princes William and Harry were educated is EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Prince William's potentially awkward visit to homelessness charity. Grinning and bearing it? Their prognosis immediately was pretty bleak and grim, but we thanked the doctors we told them doctors, do all you can and we are going to rely on God to do what he does," Jones said. All rights reserved, WATCH: Procession Escorts Body of Fallen Chicago Officer From Hospital, Storm System Could Bring Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds to Chicago Area Friday, Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on Southwest Side, Chicago Police Release Details of What Led to Officer's Fatal Shooting in Gage Park, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains. 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