Quotes taken from Facebook and Twitter:

 

"A great night, a great message and loads of fun.", The Coffee Kitchen, Cockermouth.

 

"Townes van Zandt said the road would keep us free and clean, and he was right; maybe it can help us be healthy too. Steve is doing a worthy thing, lend the man a hand.", Frank Turner

 

"Good on ya Steve. Brilliant. Music can be part of recovery in so many ways...mine was Arts n Crafts that aided mine...Commendable.Hope 2c u perform with the loudest applause.", Kerry Smith

 

"This man gave me one of my first opportunities as a writer many years ago. He was, and still is, full of energy and encouragement. He is now campaigning for better understanding of mental health. Give him a cheer.", Beth Broomby

 

"Good stuff - that taboo needs to be shifted", Cath Shaw

 

"Please let me know if the wandering mental health minstrel does a gig this way.", Liz Dobson

 

"This is a wonderful thing to do, and thanks to Shaun Blezard for sharing. It is also such a shame that gestures like this need to be made. Maybe if more of us did this kind of thing, the more walls and barriers would start to fall down. I don't think there is an "us and them" issue between people with mental health issues and people without, the issue is really with those who admit and accept it, and those who don't.", Jim Harwood

 

"An admirable undertaking by a brave man - please do read and follow the links for more information...It's not just good to talk - it is essential.", Hannelore Yevel

 

"Steve's experiences sounds so much like my daughters. She self harmed and used music and composing in her fight against mental illness . He's a brave man and I wish him all the best.",Lyn Studley 

 

"Pls follow this amazing venture to raise #mentalhealth awareness @wharton_steve walks songs and talk across Cumbria.", ‏@DrAndyMayers

 

"Great blog, Steve, thanks for sharing it with us.", @CharitySANE