Wednesday 1 June 2011

Space-pod sponsors local jazz saxophone group

Space-pod is thrilled to be able to support Bourne End based Bass-ically Saxes.

Featuring Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophones. Playing a wide variety of musical favorites in venues across the Thames Valley area. We are based in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire and regularly perform at local events throughout the Thames Valley, playing a large, diverse repertoire of music from the 1920s through to modern day favorites.

The band members are
(left to right):
> Raina Parker
> Jean Shenton
> Mike Anderson
> Karen Challis
> Rob Shire

At the time of posting this blog - since August 2004 Bass-ically Saxes has raised £1,765.25 for the following charities:
> BUCKS/BERKS/OXON AIR AMBULANCE
> CANCER RESEARCH UK
> HELP FOR HEROES
> RNLI
> SALVATION ARMY JAPAN DISASTER FUND

They also adopted a donkey named ‘Dusty’ at Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary for 5 years & have raised money for:

> Make a wish Foundation
> Myeloma,
> National Osteoporosis Society
> The seamen’s mission

Space-pod is really happy to be able to provide a little help and support to the band to help them to continue to spread a little happiness at events throughout the region.
If you are interested in booking Bass-ically Saxes for an event in the Thames Valley area, please email them on bassicallysaxes@gmail.com or call Raina on 07776 194975