It is interesting to note that the AGM held on 20th January was the forum for a long and intense discussion on “the regularity of concerts”. It was not resolved then and I doubt if it ever will be.

1972 also saw a major important change in the administrative side of the choir. Malcolm Herbert was appointed secretary. Malcolm made an immediate impact and the choir became better organised with even a hint of efficiency beginning to show. Malcolm, as you know, has held this position ever since and still carries out his duties enthusiastically and efficiently. Such a person is invaluable to any organisation.

The final item to report on in this particular chapter was the very successful Annual Concert held at Jerusalem Chapel, Fforestfach, on 28th April. Hazel Howells was of course with us on that occasion and for the first time in the choir’s history we engaged a professional artist – Richard Rees, the well-known bass from North Wales.”

Bryan continued his recollections during September 1989 in part 3:

“In July we gave a concert in Newquay, Cardiganshire. We also performed in the same month in Horton where our concert fee was £5.25.

September heralded the choir’s 2nd visit to “foreign” lands. We were again invited to sing in Nottingham. Our soloists on that occasion were Hazell Howells and that famous Russian tenor Vernon Simons. It was a memorable trip and the choir’s popularity was now spreading far and wide.

Versatility has always been a strong point with the Gwalias and in December of 1972 we were invited to sing at a BARMITZVA held in the Dragon Hotel, Swansea. Those of you who were present will surely remember the champagne which was provided for us. No glasses, so we drank it out of the bottles.