A TRIBUTE concert held in memory of a Robin Hood's Bay pensioner, whose death is likely to remain a mystery forever, has raised more than £500 for charity.
Brian Krengel’s body was found at the foot of cliffs in the village on 28 October after a major search for him involving the emergency services.
An inquest held into his death last week recorded an open verdict as it is not known whether he jumped
or fell from the cliff.
Earlier this month friends organised a fund-raising concert in honour of Mr Krengel who was a founding member of the village’s folk club in the 1970s.
The cash from the money-spinner at Swell cafe bar and concert hall, will go to help people suffering from Alzheimers and the RNLI – Mr Krengel’s favourite charities.
His friend Ken Hall, from Sleights jointly organised the concert with Jim Foster from Robin Hood’s Bay.
Acts included Richard Grainger, Henwen, Andy Caven, Duncan McFarlane, Roger Sutcliffe, The Hall Brothers and Monkey’s Fist.
It was attended by around 80 villagers including Brian’s widow Cathy, his son Peter and daughter Dorothy.
Mr Hall said: “It was a wonderful concert. It was really well received.
“The performers were wonderful. They are all semi-professional musicians and have all got their own CDs which we raffled off.
“Everybody who was there said they had enjoyed it and we must do it again.”
The concert was rounded-off with a performance of Brian’s favourite finishing song, The Wild Mountain Thyme (Will Ye Go Lassie Go) with each performer singing a different verse including Brian’s son Peter.
On Christmas Eve Mr Krengel’s friends will go around the village singing carols – and will partake in a drink of sloe gin.
“This time we will be without Brian but we will be remembering him. He will be in our thoughts because we all knew him so well,” Mr Hall added.
At the fund-raiser a CD album recorded by Mr Krengel called Sloe Gin was on sale and copies are still available by caling Mr Hall on (01947) 811240 or Mr Foster on (01947) 880660.
