In this episode I speak bandsman and author Chris Ord about his memories and experiences of the Northumberland Miner's Picnic. We chat about band rivalry, the late great Jimmy Shepherd and how to get everyone to be your best mate in the pub on Picnic Day. Every episode a portion of the ad revenue is donated to an organisation chosen by our guest - this week its the Jayess Newbiggin Band. This episode is dedicated to James "Jimmy" Shepherd Chris Ord Amazon Chris Ord Author Facebook Jayess Newbiggin Brass Band Woodhorn Museum Mik Critchlow Photography If you like the podcast you can support it by leaving a tip or buying a perk - including asking my next guest a question or getting a shoutout via PodInBox Podcast music is Mephistopheles performed by the Illinois Brass Band
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