December 5th saw our hardworking and valued Ladies’ Committee return full throttle to the traditional Christmas concert at the Scout and Guide Hall, Bryn Road. Lots of work had been done during the afternoon prior to the concert and lots was done during the concert to ensure an excellent evening, with proceeds going to the Red Cross.
The programme started with a mix of our traditional Welsh and English songs, much appreciated by a good audience. Before taking an interval, presentations were made to various choristers of ‘milestone’ ties, the most notable marking 30 years’ service from Len Fuge. 
Very notable and to the delight of everybody was a special presentation to our brilliant and loved accompanist, Rhian Liles. 25 years is a very long time to put up with such a bunch of boisterous men and she is simply the best!
During this break, all were entertained by solo performances from our own Daniel Davies and Musical Director Matthew Sims. The choir then returned to render a programme of Christmas carols and songs. Refreshments came after this, again catered by the Ladies, and then there was a very enjoyable traditional session of singing carols with the choir and audience together, culminating in the usual riotous crowd pleaser ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’.
We now look forward to the second of our five Christmas Concerts, this being (for Maggie’s) at All Saints Church, Oystermouth, on Thursday, 7thDecember, with the Pontardulais Town band. So, here’s to our Ladies’ section for arranging such a splendid lift-off to the season. Nadolig llawen i chi gyd! (See more photos)
