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6 BULLETIN DECEMBER 2011 TEL: 01234 843905 EDITORIAL: editorial@biggleswadebulletin.co.ukPhoenix strutting their stuffLOCAL all-female a cappellachorus, Phoenix, are gettingready to strut their stuff again intheir annual show. On SaturdayDecember 3rd at SandyCommunity Theatre the awardwinning chorus will sing anddance their way through a widerepertoire of songs old and new,from toe-tapping up tunes tomoving ballads, with someseasonal favourites thrown in.Demand for tickets was so highthat this year that they areputting on three performancesat 2pm, 5pm and 8pm.Phoenix will be joined this yearby Lawnside School choir whowill perform on the first twoshows. The choir of 60 childrenaged between 5 and 9 are reallylooking forward to this chance todebut their new programme ofsongs which are full of catchymelodies, some to make youlaugh and some to bring a lump toyour throat. Tissues are recommended!Talented female quartet,Footlights, will also appear on the2pm and 5pm shows (www.footlightsquartet.co.uk).Phoenix are very excited toannounce that the 8pm show willalso feature UK NationalChampion quartet, Finesse(www.finessequartet.co.uk – seepage 15.The annual show marks the endof a very busy year for Phoenix.They won a coveted silver medalat a national competition in May,beating 23 other women’s chorusesfrom the UK and Netherlands.In June they recorded a CD whichwill be available soon. In July theyperformed to a packed audience aspart of the Hitchin Festival, raisinga total of £500 for Garden HouseHospice and Hitchin CheshireHome in the process.In September they held an ACappella workshop day whereparticipants had the chance to try acappella singing and learn a songin a day. Phoenix are absolutelydelighted to welcome some ofthose women on stage with themfor the first time for this show!If you love to sing, you’re invitedto come along to any Tuesdayevening rehearsal at Potton LowerSchool. Phoenix are always lookingfor new members and wouldparticularly like to recruit womenwith lower voices for the Basssection. Whatever your experience,come and have a go!For more info 07900 895561www.phoenixladies.co.ukLLEARN TO DRIVEWITH LISAIN A FAB MINI ONE!LSPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW CUSTOMERSFIRST 3 HOURS £35.00 Thereafter £23ph.ALL LOCAL AREAS COVERED.FRIENDLY PROFSSIONAL DRIVING TUITIONFROM BEGINNERS TO PASS PLUS.IF YOUR A NERVOUS PERSON OR JUST LOST CONFIDENCEPLEASE CALL OR TEXT07816 250624 or email: lisa_oakley@btinternet.comYOUR LOCAL FAMILYBUSINESSA. J. DAYBUILDING MAINTENANCE• Plumbing• Tiling• Plastering• Painting &decorating• Carpentry• Alterations• Kitchens• Bathrooms• Insurance work• Free estimates• Free call out• Free adviceTel: 01767 314445 / 07802 530951TRADESMENOver 13,500 homes in Biggleswade, Sandy and Potton see theBulletin, that’s more homes than the… and the…Call Pat on 01234 843905