Carols in Black Park

We had a lovely time today, playing Christmas carols in Black Park.

Thank you to Sue, John and Simon for joining us on the day. 

The weather remained dry but it was very cold. A massive thank you to the families who stopped to listen - we are very grateful for your support, which helped us to raise £83.82 for Help for Heroes on THE quietest day of the year at Black Park.

On Friday (7th December) we also had great fun playing at the

Bourne End Fun Night where we raised £112.79

for the Bucks/Berks/Oxon Air Ambulance Trust

on a very cold and bleak midwinter night!

Berets and Onion Strings

What a fun night at The Bourne End Twinning Association Annual dinner.

We had a distinguished guest in the audience that night - The Right Honorable Dominic Grieve! (see over Rob's left shoulder). 

On this night we provided a quiz and we had a french theme running through our quiz as Bourne End is twinned with Sur De Octeville. It was a very successful and enjoyable evening. Michael arranged most of the 'french themed' repertoire that we played that night.

Supporting The British Heart Foundation at Black Park

We had a great time today (Sunday 14th October 2012) where it remained dry and sunny at Black Park where the wonderful families who came and listened to us, helped us to raise £82.02 for the British Heart Foundation.

Wow - a message from The Queen

We were so pleased and proud to receive this wonderful Diamond Jubilee message from The Queen:

We're singin' in the rain

...just singin' (and playing) in the rain!

Today's London Funeral Exhibition at the Chiltern Burial Ground was a very wet affair, which sadly kept the crowds away.

We still did a little horsing around though!

Hedsor Fair

Supporting St Nicholas Church at its annual fundraiser, Hedsor Fair.

The weather was on our side today; glorious warm sunshine and just what the weather should be like in June!

Henley Regatta 2012

Just 5 days after the Queen and Prince Philip were on-board the beautiful 'Alaska' 1883 Thames Steamer - Bass-ically Saxes climbed aboard with our sponsors space-pod for the best seats on the Thames to view the world famous Henley Regatta.



About Henley Regatta

Henley Regatta was first held in 1839 and has been held annually ever since, except during the two World Wars. Originally staged by the Mayor and people of Henley as a public attraction with a fair and other amusements, the emphasis rapidly changed so that competitive amateur rowing became its main purpose.

The 1839 Regatta took place on a single afternoon but proved so popular with oarsmen that the racing lasted for two days from 1840. In 1886 the Regatta was extended to three days and to four in 1906. Since 1928 its increased popularity meant entries exceeded the permitted numbers in several events, and so Qualifying Races are now held in the week before the Regatta to reduce the number of entries to the permitted maximum.

In 1986 the Regatta was extended to five days, with an increase in the maximum entry for certain events.

Thanks to space-pod for a wonderful day and also for all of your ongoing support for Bass-ically Saxes.

Here are a few pics from a lovely day:

More photos from the day on our sponsors blog: CLICK HERE >

Cherry Pie Fair

The Cherry pie Fair was held at the Seer Green Church of England Combined School.

Despite the diverse british weather during June, the rain held off and the sun shone at this event. It was very well attended and everyone who came enjoyed themselves.

Playing for the crowds at the Diamond Jubilee

What a fantastic time we had, playing for young and old at four separate events over the Diamond Jubilee weekend. 

There were even a few celebrities present - see if you can spot them on the pictures below (one of them is the real deal - we were thrilled that England cricket captain, Andrew Strauss could join us for a while).

Thanks to all who attended and made the celebrations such good fun:

STREET PARTY in MAIDENHEAD

Saturday, 2nd June from 12 noon - 4pm

SAPPERS FIELD, BOURNE END JUBILEE STREET PARTY/PICNIC

Sunday, 3rd June from 12.30 - 1.30pm & 4 - 5pm

The Pavilion Cricket Ground, LITTLE MARLOW - Residents Diamond Jubilee Lunch

Sunday, 3rd June from 2.15 - 3.15pm

JUBILEE LUNCH Organised by the Bourne End (Bucks) Community Association

on the Recreation Ground (off Furlong Road)

Tuesday, 5th June from 12 noon - 4.30pm

Bourne End Jubilee Party

Despite the wet and cold conditions this afternoon, all those who came along, soon got into the british spirit and sang along to our special selection of well-known pieces.

Thanks to all who came and, like us had a great time.

New 2012 dates added

We're thrilled to report that 2012 is shaping up to be a busy year for bass-ically Saxes.

View the dates and place where you can see us at: http://bass-icallysaxes.blogspot.com/p/see-us.html

We hope to see you at an event near you.