# Strike a chord at Sue Ryder Care - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/08/04/strike-chord-sue-ryder-care/ - Published: 2009-08-04T09:34:04+01:00 - Author: Howard Lake ![](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/files/images/newswire/Sue Ryder Care - Strike a chord.JPG)   According to recent research, over 21% of the UK population over the next five years will play an instrument with an additional 15.5 million people declaring they would also like to learn to play music.* With the festival season in full swing Sue Ryder Care is encouraging music lovers to create a soundtrack to their summer on a range of quality musical instruments available from the charity’s 350 shops and online shop.   ## Advertisement Sue Ryder Care offer a wide range of musical instruments at affordable prices including acoustic and electrical guitars, violins, alto saxophones, tambourines, harmonicas, clarinets, flutes as well as a variety of accessories. Designed to appeal to beginners and advanced players alike, Sue Ryder Care’s musical instruments are available from its nationwide portfolio of shops and online at www.suerydercareshop.com and www. ryderguitars.co.uk.   All money raised from the sale of Sue Ryder Care’s musical instruments is vital funds that will help the charity continue to provide quality care for people living with end of life and long-term conditions including; Cancer, Stroke, Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Motor Neurone Disease.   Alan Hodges, Director of Retail at Sue Ryder Care, said: “Our range of musical instruments has been designed to offer good quality products at affordable prices. As well as our entry-level range of winds, guitars and drums we have been working with professional guitarist Mark Griffiths, bassist with The Shadows, to develop a unique collection of vintage style guitars. The stylish Ryder range is made using quality components, chosen, tested and approved by Mark to ensure each guitar delivers an outstanding performance.”   “By purchasing one of our musical products and supporting Sue Ryder Care in this way, local people can help us make a real difference to the lives of the thousands of people we care for each year. So please, strike a chord and help Sue Ryder Care help more”, added Alan.   Mark Griffiths, who is touring the UK with Cliff Richard and The Shadows throughout September in a sell-out farewell tour, said: “The Ryder guitars are great value for money – they are within the student price range but can be used by professionals. And, all of the guitars have been through a rigorous testing process to ensure they really do deliver.”   For more information on Sue Ryder Care and to find a shop local to you visit www. suerydercare.org. For more information on Sue Ryder Care’s Ryder range visit www. ryderguitars.co.uk. – Ends –   *’Attitudes to Music in the UK’ research conducted by MIA (Music Industries Association), March 08.   For further information please contact Sara Novara, PR Coordinator at Sue Ryder Care on 07721539377 or email sa*********@**********re.org   * **[Abingdon's in the pink during October for Against Breast Cancer](https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/09/04/abingdon039s-pink-during-october-against-breast-cancer/)**( 4 September 2009) * **[Best days of their lives, most expensive of ours](https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/09/08/best-days-their-lives-most-expensive-ours/)**( 8 September 2009) * **[Yellow Moon raises £2.9 million in eight years](https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/09/09/yellow-moon-raises-29m-eight-years/)**( 9 September 2009)