Our first concert in December was held at The Gorseinon Workingmen’s Club to raise funds for the Gleision Colliery appeal. Although there was a disappointing turnout, the small audience was very appreciative.
We sang at the Vivian Hall, Blackpill, again, on Thursday 8th December, to a full house. We did a number of new Christmas items including ‘Mistletoe and Wine’ and ‘In The Bleak Midwinter’ along with items from our usual repertoire. Following the concert we adjourned to the Woodman for the ‘afterglow’.
On Tuesday 13th we held our annual Christmas Concert organised by the Ladies Committee at the Scout Headquarters, Brynmill. The hall was again packed and, as usual, an excellent buffet was provided by the ladies. A number of raffle prizes were donated and two big Christmas hampers were auctioned and these, alone, raised a further £50 for choir funds.
We sang in the foyer of ‘Morrisons’ supermarket, at the Morfa on the Tuesday before Christmas at 7pm and followed this with an evening of carols at the Commercial Inn. Once again, thanks to Gareth and Nova for providing the refreshments.
We have had a number of new members passing their auditions this month. Tony Young and Terry Green have joined the 2nd tenors and Craig Thomas has become a member of the baritone section. Our average age has dropped again, thanks to Craig, and it is really wonderful to have another younger member in the choir. We now have 56 members.
