Ep2. Chris Ord - The Northumberland Miner’s Picnic

In this episode I speak bandsman and author Chris Ord about his memories and experiences of the Northumberland Miner's Picnic. We chat about band rivalry, the late great Jimmy Shepherd and how to get everyone to be your best mate in the pub on Picnic Day.

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This episode is dedicated to James "Jimmy" Shepherd

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