On our way to another memorable night at Christchurch SMVC’s director of music, Kirstie Smith, sets out the programme for the evening, and SMVC’s first set of carols. The JTP Trust, Concert Choir in great voice. Wroughton Silver Band, ready to entertain with a blend of  musical talent, as well as …. a sense of fun but …. ….. we …

Two weeks after ladies’ choir, Cor Persain, were our concert guests in Swindon, we travelled to Ammanford, South Wales. This time we were guests at their Annual Concert which was celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the forming of their choir. The concert venue was a beautiful traditional Welsh chapel, complete with all round gallery. Overnight accommodation – The Sessile Oak …

Some rehearals before the concert. ‘Ladies Choir, A Spash of Red’ rehearsing. Malvern Male Voice Choir warming up. All three choirs join together to rehearse some joint items. SMVC Concert Secretary, Gordie Smith, who was instumental in bringing the three choirs together greets the audience. SMVC Musical Director, Kirstie Smith, introduces the choirs and the programme for the evening. SMVC …

SMVC line up shortly before the concert. SMVC and TLC singing one of the  joint items. Photographs of SMVC and TLC singing in the first half. SMVC take off their blazers and change their ties for some rousing second half songs. A change of dress too for TLC in the second half. Representatives from the two charities give their thanks. …

Cor Persain take the stage, directed by Huw Morgan, and accompanied by, Dr Catherine Morgan. SMVC, directed by Kirstie Smith and accompanied by Kate Lock. Choirs combined to sing, ‘An American Trilogy’. Words of thanks for this fundraising event, and the evenings entertainment  were given by Graham Vaughan from the Swindon Parkinson’s Activity Group. A group photo of the performers …

SMVC Concert Secretary, Gordie Smith introduces the choirs to the audience. Choir Secretary, Simon Grove delivers a tribute to Mary New. Sing 4/4 Community Choir also paid tribute to Mary New, who founded their choir in 2010. There were two presentations on the evening, going to Geoff Sanders (left) and David Palmer (right), who are both are members of the …