A COUPLE are preparing to complete a sponsored walk to raise money for their village brass band.

Judy and Derek Evans plan to walk from Fishburn to Durham on Saturday, next week.

They will leave the village at 9am, arriving in Durham three hours later, in time to see Fishburn Brass Band play at the Durham Miners' Gala.

If they raise £750, Mrs Evans' employers, Barclays Bank, will match the amount, which will go towards band funds.

Next Friday, the band will give its annual free concert in Fishburn Working Men's Club, at 8.30pm.

The band has been performing the concerts for more than 50 years as a thank you to villagers for their support throughout the year.

Anyone wanting to sponsor Mr and Mrs Evans is asked to contact Billy Elliott on (01740) 622051.

Published: 02/07/2004