Johnstone Phoenix Theatre

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Johnstone Phoenix Theatre Groups’ last performance was their 2019 panto Alice in Pantoland and members were devastated at not being unable to perform Jack & The Beanstalk in December 2020 at Johnstone Townhall. So, to try give something back to the community at the festive period, the Group had been rehearsing virtually to perform Carol Singing outside some local Care Homes. The members and the care home staff and residents were so looking forward to this but a change COVID restrictions meant that at the last minute, these could not go ahead. Everyone was so disappointed but the Group hope to do something for the care homes once restrictions are lifted. Not only has Lockdown impacted the club members, but it has also has impacted the Groups’ fundraising and to that end their Just Giving Page is open for donations - anyone who’d like to contribute to the continued running of the club should use this link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/johnstone-phoenix?utm_ term=gZQVERBPP Over the last few months some other fabulous fundraising activity has seen members: • organise a fundraising raffl e • create and sell fabulous JPTG face masks • create a virtual concert which involved solo performances and video input from many club members which was great for members and guests to watch Further fundraising activities are being planned for 2021 … watch this space. To keep in touch, group members have also been busy having online quiz nights, social nights as well as monthly Committee meetings. If you are interested in joining the club or want to fi nd out more, please contact us at johnstone.phoenix@hotmail.com or at http://jptg.co.uk/

Saturday 1st May 2021

A virtual balloon race is a 100% eco-friendly simulation whereby everything about the race is real except the balloon, so no birds or animals are harmed during the race! All you have to do is: Buy a virtual balloon – Virtual balloons cost £3. You can buy as many as you like! The more you buy, the more you increase your chance of winning! Build it – You can customise your virtual balloons shape, size and composition to increase your chance of winning. The race company, Eco racing, use real life weather tracking, so make sure your virtual balloon is built for all weathers! Track your virtual balloon over the 7 day race period- LIVE! The race starts at 12noon on 1st May and the balloons are “launched” from st Petersburg, Russia. The winning virtual balloon is the one which has fl own the furthest from the launch point in Russia. Prizes: First Prize – £500 Second Prize – Apple iPad 10 runner up prizes – £10 book tokens More info here https://www.accordhospice.org.uk/event/ may-day-balloon-race/