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Choir Christmas practice in the South Wales Argus
Once again, Caldicot Male Voice Choir is grateful to the Grassroots section of the South Wales Argus for publishing a short article about the choir’s penultimate practice of 2021. Dressed in Christmas attire the Choir was forced to sing its Christmas repertoire without an audience due to Covid restrictions. Let’s hope things get better in…
Read MoreCHORISTERS INVITE LOCAL MEN TO JOIN THE CHOIR
Once again choristers from Caldicot Male Voice Choir faced the freezing conditions at the special Saturday Christmas market in Caldicot Town Centre on 4th December. Why, may you ask? The Choir is keen to invite local men over the age of 18 to join in with a fabulous hobby which teaches new skills, is proven…
Read MoreChoir Welcomes Ready, Steady, Go Committee
Following Caldicot Male Voice Choir’s fund raising for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity this year, it is pleased to announce that it is supporting local, Undy based charity Ready, Steady, Go in 2022. Ready, Steady, Go is a registered charity (no. 1183203) and organises much needed events and activity suitable for children with autism at…
Read MoreChoir invites local men to join
Due to Covid-19 restrictions Caldicot Male Voice Choir has been unable to perform its programme of concerts for about 19 months. A consequence of this is that it has been unable to recruit new members as well. Sadly during the pandemic a number of choristers have passed away or retired and have not been replaced.…
Read MoreChoir Presents Cheque to Air Ambulance
At practice on 25th October Caldicot Male Voice Choir was pleased to present a cheque for £2375 to Wendy McManus the Community Fund Raiser for Wales Air Ambulance Service. With Gift Aid this amount will increase further. Wendy is quoted as saying ‘A huge thank you to everyone in Caldicot Male Voice Choir for its…
Read MoreSad loss of Mervyn Roberts. Rest in Peace
It was with the greatest sadness that Caldicot Male Voice Choir was presented with the news that long standing, devoted chorister Mervyn Roberts passed away at the Grange Hospital on Thursday 14th October. Mervyn had been ill for some time and suffered the effects of Covid-19 alongside other symptoms soon after being admitted. Mervyn was…
Read MoreSad passing of Bass Chorister Wyn Goodwin
The Choristers of Caldicot Male Voice Choir were deeply saddened to hear of the death at home of its much loved Chorister, Wyndham Goodwin after a short illness on 18th September.Born in Newport on 21st February 1946 he joined British Railways at the age of 15 and served as a driver through the last days…
Read MoreBirdie Boys tee off for Welsh Air Ambulance Service
During the pandemic restrictions Caldicot Male Voice Choir has been unable to help charities fund raise through its concerts. However, it also raises money through its Golf Society, the Birdie Boys and its Cycle Club, Cor Meibion Caldicot Cycle Club which between them have contributed over £48000 for national and local charities in the past…
Read MoreThe Choir invites you to join
Caldicot Male Voice Choir is now after the pandemic restrictions have been eased, in a position to invite men over the age of 18 to join in a wonderful hobby by singing together with over 60 other choristers in the Choir. In the next few weeks you may see this flyer appearing over the town.…
Read MoreSad Passing of ex Chorister John Callow
The Choir was saddened last week 25th August 2021 to learn of the passing of retired chorister John Callow. John had been a long standing second tenor for over 25 years and was much liked and respected as a true gentleman. He was always among the first to welcome new choristers and help them to…
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