Morecambe businessman takes to the skies to support local music organisation

A Morecambe dad undertook a skydive to raise money to help support More Music.
Simon Das during his skydive.Simon Das during his skydive.
Simon Das during his skydive.

Simon Das, owner of the 978 Bridging finance company based at White Cross in Lancaster, wanted to support a local organisation close to his heart, as well as taking an opportunity to push himself firmly out of his comfort zone.

And he raised well over his target, bringing in £1,000, which will be donated to More Music.

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Simon decided to help the non-profit organisation after learning about them shortly after moving to the town nearly 10 years ago.

He said: "A few weeks after moving to Morecambe in October 2011 me and my wife Liz heard a rumbling outside. We thought it was people dragging their dustbins out, but it was lasting forever.

"When we went to the door it got louder so we put our coats on and followed the noise. A few streets away we were greeted by the Christmas lantern parade with hundreds of young people and adults carrying lanterns to a drum ensemble.

"We already knew we’d moved to a wonderful community, but this moment we realised we'd found a new home. It was such a welcoming and inclusive event and we have looked forward to it every year since then.

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"We do our best to get to all of the events and festivals that more music host and I have even had guitar lessons from More Music too.

"I am all about pushing myself out of my comfort zone and really love to see others do the same. I think it is good for the soul and too many people don't realise what they are capable of.

"I also wanted us to raise a good amount of money so thought it would be exciting enough for people to follow and hopefully dig deep and donate.

"I have always seen More Music as a beacon of hope, pride and ambition in the heart of the West End of Morecambe, ever since we heard and stumbled upon the lantern parade.

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"I think engaging young people through creative arts is incredibly valuable, particularly in the digital age with less social interaction and more editing of life through social media etc.

"I think it is really important for people to get together, bounce off each other and be creative together. More Music shouts loud and proud about Morecambe and the West End in particular and I do too. I just think it is a fantastic organisation and Morecambe and the West End is lucky to have it."