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Edinburgh man's touching tribute for best pal after his unexpected death at 38
An Edinburgh man has reached his fundraising target as he prepares to take on a gruelling charity in memory of his friend who passed away almost seven-months-ago. Joseph Coghill, 40, from Morningside will be embarking on a 200-mile walk to raise funds for charities close to his late friends heart - DJ Jackmaster. Jack Revill was in an Ibiza hospital for two days before his death at the age of 38 back in October. He suffered an accidental head injury, with his family sharing an emotional post on Instagram. READ MORE: Edinburgh school friends hail 'kind and charming sportsman' after tragic passing READ MORE: Man who knew Madeleine McCann suspect makes dramatic plea to police during search Seven months later, Joseph described Jack as a man with a 'heart of gold who would do anything to help anyone'. In 2022, Jack completed the Edinburgh Half Marathon - raising funds for We Are With You - an organisation that helps people affected by drugs, alcohol and mental health problems, as well as Endometriosis UK. Now, Joseph will be raising funds for the same charities in his honour. Embarking on the journey on June 12, the 40-year-old has gone sober and gave up drugs and alcohol after his friends death. Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Joseph said: "Jack was a huge part of my self-belief and my career. When I met him, I was working in Glasgow and jack knew he was always going to be a DJ - he had the confidence, the swagger and the full package really. "It's been around seven months since he died and it's awfully sad what happened. I am actually sober - I don't drink or do drugs anymore since he died. I still have a sense of anxiety and sadness but I am trying to use that energy to do something positive. "I am just trying to remember his life and not focus too much on the negative things. He was so fun and charming - he had a real heart of gold. "He was so generous and if you needed something he would always be there to help you." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newslettersfor more headlines straight to your inbox With a week to go, Joseph has raised around £13,000 for the charities. He added: "I am so happy that I have been able to raise a substantial amount of money - I am still fundraising because I haven't left yet. "It's so incredible, but I think I will be able to raise more. It's definitely been a lot of hard work on my end with the training and things but I am super amazed that I have been able to make this point Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "I am excited to get going now because I have been training for six months. I am a bit nervous but I know I am physically ready for this." Joseph is giving himself around two weeks to get to Glastonbury in Pilton, Somerset. You can find out more about the fundraiser here.
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4 days ago
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Edinburgh man's touching tribute for best pal after his unexpected death at 38
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh man is gearing up to take on a gruelling charity in memory of his friend who passed away almost seven-months-ago. Joseph Coghill, 40, from Morningside will be embarking on a 200-mile walk to raise funds for charities close to his late friends heart - DJ Jackmaster. Jack Revill was in an Ibiza hospital for two days before his death at the age of 38 back in October. He suffered an accidental head injury, with his family sharing an emotional post on Instagram. Seven months later, Joseph described Jack as a man with a 'heart of gold who would do anything to help anyone'. He has managed to reach his fundraising target and is looking forward to getting started. In 2022, Jack completed the Edinburgh Half Marathon - raising funds for We Are With You - an organisation that helps people affected by drugs, alcohol and mental health problems, as well as Endometriosis UK. Now, Joseph will be raising funds for the same charities in his honour. Embarking on the journey on June 12, the 40-year-old has gone sober and gave up drugs and alcohol after his friends death. Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Joseph said: "Jack was a huge part of my self-belief and my career. When I met him, I was working in Glasgow and jack knew he was always going to be a DJ - he had the confidence, the swagger and the full package really. "It's been around seven months since he died and it's awfully sad what happened. I am actually sober - I don't drink or do drugs anymore since he died. I still have a sense of anxiety and sadness but I am trying to use that energy to do something positive. "I am just trying to remember his life and not focus too much on the negative things. He was so fun and charming - he had a real heart of gold. "He was so generous and if you needed something he would always be there to help you." Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox With a week to go, Joseph has raised around £13,000 for the charities. He added: "I am so happy that I have been able to raise a substantial amount of money - I am still fundraising because I haven't left yet. "It's so incredible, but I think I will be able to raise more. It's definitely been a lot of hard work on my end with the training and things but I am super amazed that I have been able to make this point Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "I am excited to get going now because I have been training for six months. I am a bit nervous but I know I am physically ready for this." Joseph is giving himself around two weeks to get to Glastonbury in Pilton, Somerset. You can find out more about the fundraiser here.
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26-05-2025
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Alcohol-free music festival in Glasgow to return with well-known 90s stars
Scotland's alcohol-free music festival is returning with two big 90s acts headlining. Recovery Connects, designed to support and celebrate people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, will return to Queen's Park Arena in Glasgow on Saturday, 6 July. The event is free to attend, with no ticket required, and is open to everyone, including those simply looking for a festival experience without alcohol. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Megastar announces exciting Glasgow gig as part of arena tour This year's festival is set to be headlined by Leeroy Thornhill, formerly of The Prodigy, and will feature an acoustic set from Britpop indie band The Bluetones. DJ Snoopy, known from the Metro nightclub in Saltcoats, and tribute band Ocean Colour Scheme will also perform. Scottish comedian Darren Connell will introduce each act at the event. The festival is sponsored by Abbeycare, which runs drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinics in Scotland and England, and the charity We Are With You, with funding from the Corra Foundation. Now in its sixth year, Recovery Connects has grown from a small gathering to a festival attracting thousands of music fans from Glasgow and beyond. As well as the musical entertainment, the festival will feature a variety of other family-friendly activities, as well as food and non-alcoholic drinks. Stalls operated by recovery, mental health, and homelessness services and local social enterprises will run throughout the event. The festival was founded by three friends in recovery — Eddie Clarke, Derek Watt, and Shaun Kenny — who together make up The Recovery Collective. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Indie band to perform in Glasgow after TRNSMT performance Eddie Clarke, outreach manager at Abbeycare and one of the festival organisers, said: "Recovery Connects keeps getting bigger every year, and we can't wait to hear the roar of the crowd in Queens Park Arena this summer as they sing along to some 90s classics. "We've come a long way over the past six years, starting off with just a few hundred people and growing into an event attracting thousands of music fans from Glasgow and beyond. "The festival started with the simple idea of bringing people in recovery together to celebrate what they've achieved, rather than hiding it away. "There is a community, family-friendly feel to it that you just don't get at other festivals, with people able to enjoy the music without being surrounded by alcohol." Doors for the event open at noon, with the festival running till 6.30pm.
