An announcement was made by the Government that Choirs would be permitted to sing together again, face to face under restrictions with Risk Assessments, Health and Safety Procedures, Social Distancing and the wearing of masks becoming the norm.  What great joy to finally rehearse and to sing together face to face!  There had never been a greater time to appreciate being a chorister and that special feeling of belonging to “a Choir Family”.  The Gwalia Singers took up the mantle of further widening their repertoire in rehearsals, enjoying the benefits of singing together again .
Emyr Price left the choir as he moved away to Burry Port.  He will be missed after 15 years as a second tenor and as committee member.  We thank him and Mandy, who was treasurer of the Ladies Committee, for all they have done for the choir and wish them all the best in their new home.

We are very pleased to welcome Cliff Gapper into the choir as a full-time singer with the second basses, we wish him a long and enjoyable time with the Gwalia Singers.

September was a busy month for the choir, having being invited to sing at two weddings and also at The Mumbles Festival of Music and the Arts 2021 (see photos).  The successful festival concert, alongside Swansea Soprano Ros Evans, was an excellent platform for the Gwalia Singers to introduce three pieces of work from their new repertoire. 
During the evening we were able to present Gareth John and John Haslam with their 10 year service ties, congratulations to them.  It is very encouraging to see the choir numbers growing and over the last few months the choir has welcomed nine new probationary choristers.