On 7th January 2023 a number of choristers attended Bill Nash’s 100th birthday party at the Ardagh Bowls Club in Horfield, Bristol where he was thrilled to once again sing alongside the choristers for a selection of songs including Annie’s Song, Stout Hearted Men and My Grandfather’s Clock. Bill was also presented with a signed…

Yet another special birthday celebration took place at Caldicot Choir Hall on the 16th of January. This time two Caldicot Male Voice choristers, David Kirton and Peter Hanks shared the same 80th birthday. At Peter’s suggestion, to reciprocate David’s contribution at an earlier birthday of his before the pandemic restrictions, chorister’s wife Colleen Gauntlett was…

Always on the lookout for new members to join Caldicot Male Voice Choir, it was delighted that at the first practice of the year on January 5th, two young(ish) men walked into the choir hall and sat down to listen to us practice. Not put off by our efforts both friends Paul Light and Matthew…

The last time Caldicot Male Voice Choir was privileged to sing at the Senedd was on St David’s Day in 2012 and it was thrilled to be invited back by John Griffiths MS (Newport East) to sing a lunchtime concert of Christmas songs and carols. The concert was preceded by an introductory tour of the…

It has been 3 years since Caldicot Male Voice Choir has been able to play host to a local primary school and invite one to sing at the Choir hall in a Christmas concert, so the choristers were doubly delighted that the children of years 3,4,5 and 6 of local Dewstow Primary and Nursery School…

As part of its ongoing Christmas celebrations Caldicot Male Voice Choir was pleased to take part in the Christmas Fayre at Chepstow Hospital on Sunday 4th December. Dressed in festive, colourful jumpers and hats and squeezed in near the entrance between the restaurant and festive stalls the Choir produced an appreciated mix of seasonal songs…

Male Voice Choirs were formed many years ago from the congregations of churches and chapels and sang to the local communities at festivals and later Eisteddfodau. Nowadays, male choirs spread their voices to the local communities not only through churches and chapels but also to hospitals, nursing homes, town centres, markets and of course pubs.…

After an original idea over 3 years ago from Caldicot chorister Peter Williams to hold a concert with an International theme, it finally came to fruition on 19th November 2022 at the Choir Hall in Caldicot. Delayed several times due to Covid restrictions, Caldicot Male Voice Choir was finally able to put together a repertoire…

A previously Annual event, interrupted by Covid restrictions, for the first time since November 2019 Caldicot Male Voice Choir was able to perform on stage prior to the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Caldicot Town Centre on the afternoon of 26th November. Conducted by Shirley Anne James and accompanied by Musical Director Sian…

After a 3 year absence due to Covid restrictions, it was great to be able to hold the Race Night at the Choir Hall in Caldicot on October 28th. The event was organised by Ron Powell, assisted by his wife, Linda. This event was held to raise funds for Caldicot Male Voice Choir to enable…

As part of the Caldicot Male Voice Choir’s fund raising for Ready, Steady, Go, Jayne Stallard and her husband, chorister Rob Stallard organised a fun quiz night at the Choir Hall on November 11th 2022. This was the first time that Jayne and Rob could organise one of these evenings for three years due to…

After an original idea over 3 years ago from Caldicot chorister Peter Williams to hold a concert with an International theme, it finally came to fruition at the Choir Hall in Caldicot on November 19th. Delayed several times due to Covid restrictions, Caldicot Male Voice Choir was finally able to put together a repertoire of…

Sunday 9th October showed a return to practice at St Julian’s High School in Newport for many choirs that are going to the Royal Albert Hall in 2024 including Caldicot Male Voice Choir. Covid restrictions had prevented the choristers from practicing for two years and led to the return to the Royal Albert Hall to…

Caldicot Male Voice Choir’s fund raising efforts this year are directed towards Ready, Steady, Go, a charity based in Undy which supports local children with autism syndrome and their families. Organised by chorister Anthony Griffiths, with help from Alyn Dawe, Ron Powell and Dave Gould on Saturday 20th August, 15 choristers and 14 guests, including…

In the blazing, sweltering 33 degC heat of August 14th Sunday afternoon, Caldicot Male Voice Choir stood in the shade of gazebos to sing for visitors to the Yemeni Wales Community Association Festival at the Pill Harrier’s Rugby Club in Newport. Conducted by Shirley-Anne James and accompanied by John Nicholson and Stephen Berry, the Choir provided a range of songs including…

Caldicot Male Voice Choir is unique in that not only is it arguably one of Wales’ leading male voice choirs but it also helps to promote well-being and fitness through its cycle club, golf society, running and walking clubs which hold regular events. It is not often that a male voice choir is shown on…

After a wait of two years, Caldicot Male Voice Choir was finally able to take part in the Caerleon Festival at 6-15pm on the 1st July at the historic Roman Amphitheatre prior to the performance of a Midsummer Night’s Dream by The Festival Players International. Despite M4 Motorway delays and fears of inclement weather, it…

On the 19th June, Caldicot Male Voice Choir was delighted to join with the Roseville Festival Singers from Minnesota USA at St. Stephen’s Church in the centre of Bristol. The concert was in aid of the Bridges for Community charity which helps to bring diverse communities together. Although Caldicot Choir was depleted in numbers due…

Caldicot Male Voice Choir enjoyed a fabulous evening of choral singing on 17th May at Llandaff Cathedral with the North Dakota State University Choir and Madrigal Singers. This was the American choir’s opening concert of their UK tour and Caldicot’s first away concert since March 2020. The North Dakota Choir, conducted by Jo Ann Miller…

The Choir is pleased to announced it will be singing in Llandaff Cathedral on May 17th in aid of Cardiff Food Bank. This is a prestigious venue and a rare opportunity for the choir to sing there. Entry is free (also rare) but there will be an exit collection in aid of the Foodbank. The…