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Welsh Rugby Team Follow in Choir’s Footsteps
Following the Wales Rugby Team’s magnificent success in beating France and so achieve their third Grand Slam in just eight years, the Wales’ Government provided a civic reception at the Senedd in Cardiff yesterday evening. A huge crowd gathered on the slate steps of the Senedd building to give a fully deserved cheer and welcome to…
Read MoreNew Members! They Keep Coming, Don’t They!
The choir is continuing its recruitment drive and is delighted to welcome two new choristers into its ranks within a week. Martyn Pritchard passed his voice test last Monday and took his place in the 1st tenors while Ron Griffiths passed his test and was welcomed into the 2nd bass section this Thursday. Ron nervously said ‘I’m a bit scared.…
Read MoreMae’r Côr Meibion Caldicot yn y Senedd. Dydd Dewi Sant
Press Release A Look Through the Viewfinder As the ethereal mists of a cool St. David’s Day settled over a calm and tranquil Cardiff Bay, choristers of Caldicot Male Voice Choir proudly sported Marie Curie daffodils on their blazer lapels and assembled in the magnificent Senedd building to take part in the…
Read MoreChoir to Sing at the Senedd
Côr Meibion Caldicot is delighted and privileged to be invited to entertain the Welsh Assembly and its visitors as part of the St David’s Day celebrations on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 at 12-30pm. To be welcomed to such a prestigious venue is a measure of the high regard in which the quality of our Choir is held by the…
Read MoreRaise the Roof, Curtains come down in Choir Hall
No, it’s not what you think! The Choir and its hall are still in one piece. Choristers cannot fail to have noticed a few changes to the place recently. Upstairs, above the bar, Leon has been instrumental and put in a huge amount of time and effort to extend into the ‘dead’ space above…
Read MoreCharity Valentines for Children of Chernobyl
Press Release Members of Caldicot Male Voice Choir were pleased and proud to assist a Charity Valentine’s Evening to support the Victims of Chernobyl Childrens’ Trust at the Choir Hall, Caldicot on Friday 10th February. This is a worthy, local charity which for the past 24 years has been raising money to provide a month’s recuperative…
Read MoreCaldicot Choral Culture at Cardiff Castle
Press Release A Look through the Viewfinder: On a freezing, February 3rd, Friday evening, the choir descended from the coach into the bustling, Duke Street commuter traffic of Cardiff City centre. On passing through the flag bedecked Cardiff Castle Gate, we were transported into another world of tranquil, medieval history by the magnificent, illuminated…
Read MoreCardiff Castle Corporate Concert
It is well known that Caldicot Male Voice Choir was formed in 1963 a year after locally known RTB’s was built by Richard Thomas and Baldwin. It later became known as Spencer Works before being re-named Llanwern Steelworks. It has passed through owners British Steel and Corus before being acquired by the current owners TATA Steel,…
Read MoreBill Thomas is back!
It was great to have Bill in the baritones singing into my left ear on Monday night. Helps to balance up John in my right! Seriously though, we are all delighted to see him back singing with us again. May your recovery from illness continue and the very best of luck!
Read MoreRichard Evans: President
It is with great regret that Richard Evans, our long-standing President since 1992 announced last night, in an emotional presentation that for personal reasons he intends moving back to his roots near Porthcawl in the coming year. Because of this decision he finds it impossible to remain as an active chorister with the Choir. However, he will…
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