Help Musicians UK is a great organisation which organises many award schemes, auditions and applications throughout the year to help all sorts of musicians, in various genres and of various ages and backgrounds. This year I have received two awards from them at a crucial stage in my career and I wanted to show my appreciation by doing something to help them continue with the great work that they do, so that other musicians can also be helped. They don't just help students - they reach a variety of people from bands to people who are getting back into music after an injury or personal crisis, to older musicians who have gone into retirement. I just think they are a fantastic organisation who really care for and understand musicians' needs today. You can find out more at https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/about-us

It's also an excuse for me to get fitter! I have hardly ever run outside so for me this has been a huge challenge. I have been using a great app on my phone called 10k Trainer to build up my fitness levels. 5 weeks of running around Greenwich Park done and I'm still going so it must be alright!

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