From ‘The Libretto’ – April 2011 The Annual golf tour to Ashbury in Devon was a great success all due to Dave Gould. 20 of us set out on a Sunday morning in glorious sunshine and headed off across the bridge. the overall winner was Leon Jones and the choir. We gave a few sing…

From ‘The Libretto’ – November 2010 Left to right: J. GRIFFITHS A.M., M. REED, J. VIRGO, R. DOGGETT, R. BENNETT, C. JONES, L. LYNCH, K. GIBBS, A. CASWELL, R. SHUCK, D. GOULD, L. JONES, P. HESLOP, T. HOLE, D. CHOWN, B. NASH, V. LEWIS, D. KING, R. JONES, J. EVANS, G. SOTTON, O. HOWELL, D.…

From ‘The Libretto’ – November 2010 The choir also lost a past member in Haydon Davies. Haydon was the choirs first P.R.O. and I have been informed he did a remarkable job in getting the choir known across the country and on T.V. and Radio. He was well liked and respected by choristers past and…

From ‘The Libretto’ – November 2010 The sad news of Liz Evans passing away was felt deep in the choir. Liz was well liked and well respected by Choristers and families. I know we all pass on our deepest sympathy to Richard and his family. The choir will be holding a remembrance service for Liz…

From ‘The Libretto’ – November 2010   Well the cruise is over and it was a great success for the choir regarding the concerts. We achieved the same response as we did 2 years ago on the Oriana with both theatre concerts resulting in standing ovations. It was a shame that we were not treated…

From ‘The Libretto’ – November 2010 LOVIN’  IT! Ramblings of a Chorister In October’s ‘The Libretto’ under ZEN TEACHINGS there was a suggestion that if at first you don’t succeed, sky diving is not for you.  Might I suggest the same applies to paragliding off a 7000ft mountain in Turkey.  Funnily enough, that’s not when…

From ‘The Libretto’ – October 2010 Aunty Sian’s Page Well, what a wonderful concert! After the small hiccup with the bus breaking down, you all gave one of the best performances I have ever heard, especially in an “away” concert. Every piece was sang superbly and the packed audience certainly had a good, fine evenings…

From ‘The Libretto’ – October 2010 LOVIN’  IT! Ramblings of a Chorister As you get older you tend to fall over more often.  The question becomes not how do you get up but what can you do when you’re down there?  Recently, while down on the ground, I reminisced that one of my best moments…

From ‘The Libretto’ – September 2010 The Gala Concert was held on Saturday, 11th September 2010. We were joined at the concert by the Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir. The compere was Sian Hatton and guest artist Glenna Hatton.  

From ‘The Libretto’ – September 2010 I for one would like to thank the Choir Committee on the decision to supply the new Blazers & Greys for the choir. When we go on stage in our number ones we look fantastic, as we are dressed the same, unfortunately the same can not be said about…

From ‘The Libretto’ – August 2010 LOVIN’  IT! Ramblings of a Chorister After going to my eldest step-son’s wedding in Cyprus, (he took a bigger leap there than I did in Turkey), I sat back and reflected, while sitting on a beach in Agia Napa (yes, really), on why I love going to WEDDINGS with…

From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 Sometimes you never realise what is on your doorstep. Having sung at Dewstow Gardens the other night I was taken aback by the beautiful gardens and scenery. Before the concert I had a chance to walk around the gardens and visit the caves. The borders of shrubs and bushes…

From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 Well done to Kevin (L plate) Jones (bottom bass), Dave Matthews & John Matta (2nd tenor) on passing the final voice test, they can now do concerts. On behalf of all the musical team and your fellow choristers we wish the three of you good luck on your first…

From ‘The Libretto’ – July 2010 The CD has been listened to by the musical team and early indications are good. There are a couple of minor technical issues ro sort out, but I am assured that they can be put right. ‘Nessun Dorma’ sounds great and to quote Siân “You would put the great…

From “The Libretto” – July 2010 LOVIN’  IT! I’m back from my holiday in Turkey, although I nearly didn’t make it after attempting a 7000ft paraglide. The wind dropped and so did I!  Luckily the ground broke my fall! This made me reflect on life and I suddenly realised that one of the things I…

A concert was held at a farm in Penhow on 3rd July 2010 in aid of the Penhow Church Fund.

From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2010 The CD is now in the hands of the musical team for appraisal. The title of the CD is ‘One Moment In Time’. All being well we should have copies in a few weeks.

From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2010 I would like to say a big thank you to Lyn Gauntlett for the efforts he has made to raise money for the choir. Lyn has been selling his DVD of the choir and has given all profits made to the choir. The ‘Autumn Leaves’ DVD has so far…

From ‘The Libretto’ – June 2010 What a fantastic night we had at the VE Night. It was well supported and well done to the Fund Raising Committee for the work they did on decorating the hall. What a difference it was with the crowd we had and everyone entering the spirit of the night…

From ‘The Libretto’ – May 2010 Nine Choristers and two friends made the trip down to Okehampton on the 22nd of March for a four day golfing break. We stayed at the Ashbury Golf Hotel, set in 600 acres of rolling Devon countryside. The hotel boasts 7 eighteen hole course options within its grounds., The…