Posts by Tony Griffiths
2011 Gala Concert. A Tribute to Roy Shuck
Holly’s three items were Ave Maria, Somewhere and Time to Say Goodbye Brecon Choir Comments: I’ve just been on the Brecon Choir website and extracted their comments about the Gala concert from the Newsletter page. If you want to visit their web-site go to our LINKS page.…
Read MoreBunny Hardy
On the 11 August we were given the sad news that Bunny had passed away. Bunny sang bottom bass with the choir but due to ill health had to stop. This however never prevented him or his lovely wife supporting the choir. They became vice presidents and attended not only our Gala and Annual concerts but also…
Read MoreNew Members
To maintain the on-going success of Caldicot Male Voice Choir, it is vital that the number of Choristers is maintained. Consequently, we are always happy to welcome new members, of all ages and singing ability. Remember, if you enjoy singing quietly to yourself, then you will enjoy singing in a choir. You will make new…
Read MoreNo More Raffle Tickets
From ‘The Libretto’ – August 2011 That’s correct you did hear it right. Our chairman has decreed that this will be the last batch of raffle tickets that we sell. We still have a few books left so if you can help please see Roger Francis. In order to raise funds for the choir, there…
Read MoreBromyard Concert
CALDICOT MALE VOICE CHOIR RAISES FUNDS FOR ANCIENT CHURCH. Press Release On Saturday, 30th July, 2011, Caldicot Male Voice Choir performed its’ last concert of a very busy mid-summer period. Deep in the rural serenity of Herefordshire, embroidered within a patch-work quilt of manicured fields, is the small medieval town of Bromyard; the…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s Church, Bromyard
On Saturday, 30th July the choir performs it’s last concert of a busy mid-summer period in St. Peter’s church in Bromyard. The town of Bromyard is in the north-east of Herefordshire, equidistant between Hereford and Worcester, it is a small, medieval town with many historically interesting buildings, including a number of Tudor style, half-timbered pubs!…
Read More‘Llanishen Pastorale’ for the Heroes
Press Release On an emerald green cloth of Monmouthshire farmland, amidst the pastoral tranquillity of a summer’s night, Caldicot Male Voice Choir joined forces with the village of Llanishen to support the ‘Help for Heroes’ charity. The concert was a sell out in the superbly appointed, state-of-the-art amenity of Llanishen Hall. The choir regaled the…
Read MoreChoir to support ‘Help for Heroes’
The Choir make the short trip to Llanishen, Monmouthshire, on Thursday, 21st July, 2011, to sing in the Village Hall in a concert to raise funds for the charity ‘Help For Heroes’. All the proceeds from this concert will be used to support wounded Servicemen and women. The Choir support local and national charities, performing…
Read MoreChoir turn Exmoor village Welsh
Press Release From ‘The Libretto’ – August 2011 It would be difficult to imagine anywhere more English. The beautiful and remote vastness of Exmoor is the countryside that inspired the story of Lorna Doone. On it’s northern fringe rocky bays, surrounded by some of Britain’s highest cliffs, stare out towards…
Read MoreThe Wedding of Camilla & Richard Broome (or how the other half live)
From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2011 What a day! it started off with the bus driver having road rage on the M5 when a car cut him up. We then arrived at Broadwindsor in glorious sunshine. Judging by all the top hats and tails and elegant dresses and hats you would think we were at…
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