Professional drummer Terl Bryant - who lives in Hurstpierpoint - was invited to take part in a huge Drumathon Relay today, in which 14 drummers each take a 12 hour stint on the kit, the equivalent of eight 90 minute sets back to back. The mammoth sessions mirror the amazing effort that NHS workers put into 12 hour shifts every single day.

Terl expained: “I count it as a real privilege in helping to raise money for the NHS and care workers through this initiative. I’m so conscious that these guys are out there all these weeks, and it’s not over yet, working tirelessly long shifts and many of them really burning out now. This is a way (a small way) in which we can cheer them on and raise much-needed funds to help them in their task and help them behind the scenes.”

The Drumathon was the concept of drummer/producer Errol Kennedy - who is the original member of funk/soul band Imagination. Along with his wife Bev Sage, the idea of a global marathon was born - the list of world-class drummers have beaten drums for Craig David, Stevie Wonder and The Feeling, to name just a few.

Participating drummers include Errol Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Jose Joyette, Vince Dunn, Jack Heslewood, Terl Bryant, Vincenzo Infusino, Meg Learmonth, Mel Gaynor, Loz Colbert, Mairi Newberry, and Tim Reynolds. And the relay started on 8th May at 9pm with Errol Kennedy.

The fundraising target for the event is £25,000. Midway through Terl’s delay stint, they had reached almost £10,000 for NHS Charities Together. Donate here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/DrumForNHS