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TEL: 01234 843905 ADVERTISING: advertising@biggleswadebulletin.co.uk BIGGLESWADE BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2011 19Local people – Sam NeighbourHI, MY name is Sam Neighbour Iam 16 years old and a student atSandy Upper School, and I havebeen asked to contact you by mylocal councillor, Ken Lynch inregard to some of the charity workthat I have been doing and will betaking part in later this year.I will start by giving you a briefprofile about who I am and what Ihave achieved so far.I finished my GCSEs beforethe summer break and I am aboutto go back to sixth form to start myA Levels in Drama, History,Philosophy & Ethics, Music andGeneral studies.I am also a member of theSandy 22 air cadets where I holdthe rank of Master Cadet, and I amcurrently doing a B TEC in PublicServices and the Duke ofEdinburgh’s awards , and justrecently I have been put forwardfor a place on the Music B TECwith them as well.Earlier this year I was fortunateenough to be awarded a Glider flyingscolarship with the air cadets.The course generally takes 13weeks, but I completed it in fiveweeks and became the first cadetin the history of our squadron toearn my silver wings which culminatedin doing a solo flight in apowered glider, this then qualifiedme as a Glider pilot.Once I have gained the rank ofCorporal I will be able to go formy Gold wings which in turn willqualify me to teach other cadets.I have a great love of music andI have started to play some smallgigs and enter a few competitions,and have placed second and thirdin the two that I have entered.At the last competition whichwas the Sandy battle of the bands Iwas approached by Ken lynch whoasked if I would be interested inplaying a benefit gig to raisemoney for the Great Ormond sthospital appeal to which I immediatelysaid yes.After much thought I decidedthat I would try other ways of raisingmoney for the appeal and Ihave now made a five track CDwhich I have paid for out of myown savings and it is selling for £3a copy, half of which is going tothe appeal, the other half will begoing to pay for the sky dive that Iwill be taking part in later this yearwhich is also in aid of raisingmoney for not only Great OrmondSt , but also the following as well,Help for Heroes, Sue Ryder StJohns Hospice, and the RAFHenlow Afghanistan Christmaswelfare package appeals.I have been asked to sit on thelocal Great Ormond St Hospitalappeal committee as the first everyouth member, and I will also begoing to the hospital later this yearto present the final cheque andplay a gig for the children andstaff, which I am really lookingforward to.One of the reasons for writingto you is to show that in light ofcurrent events and the youth participationin the recent riots, someof us still care about other thingsthan our selves, and what we canget, and instead show that it is farmore rewarding to give back andhelp those that are less fortunatethan us.You can see some of my musicon my youtube page and also onon my Facebook page. If you wishto contact me you can do so byemailing this address or call me on01767 691890. Sam Neighbour25 % DiscountOFF GARDEN TOOLS!Receive 25% on Joseph Bentley StainlessSteel and Yeoman Carbon Tools throughoutSeptemberOffer only available on selected ranges.✁THE LOCAL APPROACHTHE COUNTRY STOREBEDFORDSHIRE GROWERSPlease fill in your details to claim your discounts and bring this couponalong with you to our store:NO CONTRACTS,NO PREPAYMENTDELIVERED TO 7900LETTERBOXES INBIGGLESWADEIf you want to advertise in this popular,well read magazine – call Pat on 01234843905 and find out how you can benefitfrom colour advertising in the BulletinName: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Are you a new customer YES / NOPlease tick if you are not interested in hearing about our special offers ■For terms and conditions please visit our website www.bedgrow.co.ukPotton Road, Biggleswade. SG18 0ERTel: 01767 319208Bartlett Tree Experts LtdUK’s leading tree and shrub management companyAll aspects of Tree and shrub managementFREE ADVICE AND QUOTATIONSContact Bedford@bartlettuk.com or 01234 354673