The first concert of the season on Saturday 23rd September, 2017 held at St. Barnabas Church raised money for ‘Swindon Cares’ charity.
Swansea Male Voice open the concert with Nidaros, Anthem, Stout Hearted Men, I’m Gonna Walk and Nessun Dorma. Musical Director-Mair Lewis, Accompanist-Chris Samuel
Soprano Soloist, Matilda Wale, sings Se tu m’ami and The Violet
Swindon Male Voice Choir take the stage and give renditions of Let All Men Sing, Be Thou My Vision, Sinner Man and Wade in the Water. Musical Director- Max Brockman-More. Accompanist-Kate Lock.
Now joining forces the two choirs sing ‘An American Trilogy’.
An appreciative audience made the occasion one to remember.
At the concert eight Swindon Choristers were presented with Wesford Bowl certificates by the Swindon Mayor, Councillor Maureen Penny. Brian Pressey is first up. Followed by:
Bob Mitchell
Brian Rossiter
Gordie Smith
Jim Toolen
Mike Uzzell
Tom Mordek
And finally.Who said you never see a male choirs smile! Chairman John Mills shares a joke with the choirs. 
A few weeks later a cheque is presented to a representative from the Swindon Cares charity at the Mayor’s chamber.
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