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A COMMUNITY pop choir has been thanked by Her Majesty- the Queen for recording a CD of origi­ nal songs commemorating her dia­


in 2010 by local singer and voice coach Susan Syicoia, has just recorded its first CD featiiriiig three songs commemo­ rating the diamond jubilee, the Lon­ don 2012 Olympics and Christmas. • The songs were written and com-


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posed by Susan, with additional lyrics from'local writer Theresa Robson. The CD was produced by Susan'and features vocals from the Clitheroe Pop Choir. Susan said: “One of the choir rnem-


bers. Sue Bordley, sent a copy of the CD to the Queen and has received a lovely letter back. “Recording a CD was a real step-


up, but the result is fantastic and we are delighted that the Queen likes it.” .


in-waitihg, Susan Hussey, wrote: “The Queen wishes me to write and thank you for your card and the CD of music written in honour of Her Majesty’s diamond jubilee. Her Majesty sends her best wishes to everyone in the Clitheroe Pop Choir for'a happy and peaceful year ahead.” .. The Clitheroe Pop Choir has more than 60 members aged 16 to 70.and. performs regularly at charity functions, festivals and in theatres. . 'Its success has been put down to Susan’s clever arrangements and the enduring enthusiasm of its members, plus the fact that un­ like manychoirs it performs topi­ cal and'original material, as well


In her letter, the Queen’s lady-


' Valley, Coun. Ian Sayers, lit the town’s official jubilee beacon. . Susan Sykora started singing


as pop, rock, gospel and Motown standards. The choir performed “Jubilation’, marking the Queen’s diamond jubilee, live on BBC North 'West Tonight at Clitheroe C^tle as the Mayor of the Ribble


L radio advertisements, and has per- . formed, with her husband, Dunf ' can Sykora, in the well-lcnown duo Glory, She is also an award-" winning songwriter. •


Thursdays from 8-30 to 10 p.m., at the Oasis Room in St James’s.. Street, Clitheroe, and further de- ' tails are available from Susan on 07561531655. ■ ■


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debut CD, titled “Everybody, Shine”, contains songs commemo­ rating the London 2012 Olympics - “Victorious” -. and a Christmas song - “The Best Time of the Year’’.Tt is available priced £5 from Townsend Records in Moor Lane, Clitheroe.


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ROYAL APPROVAL: Members of Clitheroe Pop Choir on the day they sang original composition “Jubilation” to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubiiee in CiKheroe. The choir’s founder and director Susan Sykora is pictured front right with lyricist Theresa Robson on the left.


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ON DISPLAY: Art from the “goddess” project has been seen by 6,000 visitors to the Tate Liverpool, (s)


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will gather.at Pride Park, the home of Derby County' FC, next month follow­ ing the judges’ selection of the Trust’s DVD bn,men’s health, an art project which has exhibited at the Tate Gallery and a support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender clients to be in-


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paintings of their own “god­ dess” - have already been seen by nearly 6,000 people in an exhibition at the Liver­ pool Tate. The. striking pictures are


dozen female service users exploring hidden artistic tal­ ents to help them overcome insecurities and help the progress of their care. The results — life size


Oxford to Norwich and from Bristol to Humberside. The art project involved a


as a result of the Trust’s les­ bian, gay, bisexual and trans- gender service users request­


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soon to form part of an inter­ national tour.. . One of the artists com­


wish the teams well for the awards, although I know that in terms of their self-esteem, the ability to contribute to their own care pathway, and in highlighting just how far disability services have come - they are winners already.”


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