This year saw the choir take its first trip overseas. The visit to Mannheim, Germany (one of Swansea’s twin towns) was hosted by the Facco-Chor and took place between the 14th and 20th October. A reciprocal visit was planned for Easter 1983.
Cutting from the Western Mail, 13th October.
Choir members, families and friends visiting Heidelberg.
The choir had a few disappointments having failed to win at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen but had been awarded three 1st places at Eisteddfoddau including the third successive victory at the Miners’ Eisteddfod.
Photo of choir at Llangollen International Eisteddfod, 1981
The choir membership increased to 39.
The “Musical Committee” which had been in operation for several years was questioned since the Musical Director was making musical decisions without reference to the Committee. On this basis it was agreed to continue with the sub-committee to assist the Musical Director on his recommendation.
The choir had held a prestige concert in the Brangwyn Hall.
The choir recorded the Christmas number “Stop the Cavalry” together with the Cory Band. This remains a most popular Christmas recording in the USA.
