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Choir Sings at historic Redwick Church
On Saturday 2nd March Caldicot Male Voice Choir was delighted to be invited to perform its St David’s Day concert at the beautiful, historic and ancient church of St Thomas at Redwick in the marshes south of Newport. The concert was arranged to raise funds for the much needed Church restoration project. The site has…
Read MoreChoir sings at Tesco Headquarters to support Welsh Government Food Division Exhibition
Early in the morning of 27th February Caldicot Male Voice Choir slowly made its way along the M4 to perform at an exhibition of Food and Drink at the Tesco Headquarters in Welwyn Garden City at the request of the Welsh Government’s Food Division. This is responsible for promoting Welsh Food and Drink in Wales,…
Read MoreChoir sings at Memorial Service to Andrew Merton Jones at Lambourn
The Choir was privileged, humbled and proud to be invited by Helen Pipe to sing at the Memorial Service of her brother Andrew Merton Jones at St Michael and All Angels Church in Lambourn, Berkshire on 15th February 2024. Andrew was the son of the late Colin Jones, a former chorister who served over 50…
Read MoreChoir Saddened by the Loss of Harry Giblin ‘H’.
The Choir was deeply saddened to learn from his partner, Hazel that much loved and respected chorister Harry Giblin, known affectionately as ‘H’ passed away at the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff in the morning of Monday 5th February 2024 at the age of 79. The choir paid a tribute to Harry with a minute’s…
Read MoreChoristers thrilled to revisit Catbrook after a 6 year absence
Caldicot Male Voice Choir has sung in many prestigious events and venues including International Sports Stadia, The Royal Albert Hall, (to which it will return on April 27th this year), huge Cathedrals and Churches and Concert Halls throughout this country, the USA, Canada and across Europe, not to mention the National Eisteddfod stage, but few…
Read MoreChoir delighted and thrilled to appoint talented accompanist Olivia Dance at the start of 2024
Following the retirement of hugely missed Stephen Berry in late 2022 and choir accompanist since 2007 it has been a long and difficult effort by the choir to find a comparable replacement . Tribute must not only be paid to Stephen for his dedicated service but also to John Nicholson who has done a terrific…
Read MoreChoir finalises Christmas programme with its first visit to the Two Rivers Hotel
On Thursday 21st December the choir closed its seasonal Christmas programme by making its way to the Two Rivers Hotel for the first time to present the regulars and diners with a selection of Christmas Carols and Songs. Conducted by Shirley Anne James and accompanied by John Nicholson the choir included favourites such as ‘Joy…
Read MoreChoir Returns to Historic White Hart Village Inn
Mentioned in the poem ‘Usk’ by T.S. Eliot, the 15th century, family run White Hart Village Inn in Llangybi once owned by Henry VIII and part of his dowry to Jane Seymour, has in its long history echoed to the sound of the chants of Cistercian Monks and to the tramp of Cromwellian army boots.…
Read MoreWonderful Christmas Party for the Children
As a first ever initiative a Christmas party was held for the children and grandchildren of choristers of Caldicot Male Voice Choir on Saturday December 16th in appreciation of the sacrifices the families make by supporting their men as choristers. With two practices a week as well as about 20 concerts and events each year…
Read MoreChoir hosts St Briavel’s School Choir for Christmas Concert
Caldicot Male Voice Choir choristers are always thrilled to welcome a local school choir to join in with them to sing a Christmas concert and this year on Monday 11th December it was pleased to welcome the children of St Briavels School to its Choir Hall in Caldicot. Conducted by Musical Director Sian Hatton, assistant…
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