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On the lead-up to Mental Health Awareness Week, celebrations, with live music, were enjoyed at the bandstand as crowds basked in the sunshine and party atmosphere in Hall Leys Park, Matlock, at the unveiling of the Daisy, Daisy Tandem, as guests of honour, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jason Knighton, and Consort Nicola Knighton, revealed the newly-restored vintage tandem.

This marks the beginning of many adventures, as Daryl and Yvonne Ainsworth get ‘on their bike’, in and around Matlock and the surrounding towns and villages, sharing hope with those who may be struggling alone, whether with grieving a loss, but also with other challenges that life throws our way.

The bandstand came to life as musical entertainment was provided by Ivor Bundell, Joe Ash, Clive Paxton, Mick Mullarkey and Kevan Bundell.

The Grief Café and Tandem Restoration Project are sponsored by Matlock-based Daisy Vision Counselling.

The unveiling of the Daisy, Daisy Tandem by the Deputy Mayor!

Members of the press were invited to help spread the word about this important cause, during this special week as together we pedal towards a brighter future where mental health is understood and supported by all.

Couple get on bike to raise mental health awareness