Redgate Marches to the Beat of his own Drum
John Redgate, a baritone player in North Lakes Brass, has successfully completed a fundraising effort which saw him walk from Dufton to Durham. The intrepid adventurer took on the challenge as his own personal ‘Camino’ at the same time as trying to raise funds for the Cumbria based band to purchase a marching drum of their own.
John explained, “The band has been raising funds for its own marching drum bearing the North Lakes Brass name having borrowed from supportive neighbouring bands in the first few years of our existence. Our costs and expenses are met by the players and occasionally we need to provide additional equipment, particularly percussion instruments. I mentioned I was going to do my own Camino this spring by walking to Durham Cathedral and someone in the band suggested I could walk to raise funds as we need the drum for the Miners Gala which we’re doing for the first time in July.” The route was about 60 miles up over High Cup Nick, along the Tees, through Bishop Auckland and to Durham. John planned the route carefully, making sure it involved tea shops, hostelries and some of the Norths finest tourist attractions and landscapes. He concluded his efforts at the famous doors of Durham Cathedral where he was greeted by the band’s MD (pictured).
John has already exceeded his initial target of £250, and is now simply trying to raise as much as he can for the good cause. He added, “There‘s not a lot of money around for many people so I am asking if anyone with ‘broad shoulders’ can help with a small donation to help spread the cost. The drum will get good use with a number of outdoor summer events again this year.” Donations can still be made at John’s Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/john-redgate
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