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Dec 2021
Last Updated: 27/12/2021
Jam session at Blues Bar tonight in memory of Aaron Bertenshaw
Entrance is free but there will be a collection for diabetes and mental health. Aaron's mother is campaigning to provide services that treat the two illnesses holistically rather than separately.
A jam session is being held at the Blues Bar in Harrogate tonight in memory of singer-songwriter Aaron Bertenshaw.
Aaron, a former pupil at St Aidan’s Church of England High School, died aged 26 this month. He had struggled with diabetes and mental health issues.
He was a popular fixture on the local gig scene and performed regularly at the Blues Bar.
Tonight's event, which will begin at about 8pm, will be hosted by Martin Rose.
Entrance is free but there will be a collection for diabetes and mental health.
Read more:
- Fund set up in memory of Harrogate musician Aaron Bertenshaw
- Aaron Bertenshaw memorial service to be held next month
- Charity Corner: at the forefront of mental health support during covid
The Aaron Joseph Memorial Fund, set up by Aaron's mother Sammy Oates, has so far raised almost £6,000.
Money raised will be used to provide mental health support to people with diabetes. Mental health and diabetes are usually treated separately and Sammy believes Aaron would have benefited from help that better understood the link between the two illnesses.
You can donate here.
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