AN unexpected guest made a music workshop extra special for Darlington drummers.

The Drum Kit Session, organised by the musical education initiative CircLearning, was held at Lingfield Point, in McMullen Road, last week.

However, organiser Graeme Robinson, managing director of Circulation Records, had not expected a visit from Maxie Temple, who became known in the 1960s playing drums for acts such as Screaming Lord Such.

"When Maxie Temple came through the door, I was really over the moon. Maxie had a great influence on my choice of career. His drum playing is something special," said Mr Robinson.

The CircLearning programme continues today, from 2pm to 5pm with a percussion workshop, followed by creative writing workshops and singing workshops, next month.

Sessions take place at Lingfield Point and cost £3, or free to Darlington residents aged 50 or over, or people who left full-time education without any formal qualifications, unemployed people and other concessionary groups.

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