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Radio, sleep & charity

5/12/2016

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You  may or may not be aware that the GASP radio show on Midlands Metalheads had a special event on Saturday last. A walking themed show, where we played songs about walking (ahem), and occasionally about running. They were very good songs but that wasn't the only reason we played them. It was also to raise awareness of the charity Narcolepsy UK, and a charity event they are holding in January.
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Narcolepsy affects the brain's ability to properly regulate sleeping and waking. Sufferers can experience disturbed night time sleep, excessive sleepiness in the daytime, and cataplexy - sudden muscular weakness. There are an estimated 30,000 people with narcolepsy in the UK, though it is believed that many of those are undiagnosed.
Narcolepsy UK aims to support people with Narcolepsy and their families. In January, the charity is holding an event to raise funds and awareness - 30 Walks in 30 days (you get New Year's Day off!). To find out how to take part, visit the events page on the charity's website.

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And if you want music to walk to - the GASP radio walking special is now available for you to listen to as a podcast on the Midlands Metalheads website. That's right - three whole hours of walking inspired songs, plus info about the charity event as well! Happy feet? I should coco!

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    I'm a writer of steampunk/ fantasy fiction, singer/musician and writer at LM Cooke Music, singer in the parody band Mediaeval Biaetches, occasional historian,  and co-presenter of the Gothic Alternative Steampunk and Progressive web radio show.  Here I will ramble vaguely about stuff.  Friends, countrymen, and people who aren't countrymen, lend me your ears...

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