Mumbles RFC bar may not be the biggest venue and, indeed, it was as well that our entire membership did not try to squeeze in!  However, in the afternoon of Sunday 14th May, we are told that we are now Swansea’s biggest Male Voice Choir as our turnout was pretty good. It is not surprising, as this concert was in aid of the funds for THE UKRAINE.  Enthusiasm from the audience was, as usual in this club, excellent and it really boosted us as we went through a full programme, along with a couple of solo numbers from our renowned Musical Director Matthew Simms.

A heartfelt speech from the Ukrainian charity’s local organiser, Svetlana, explained how their brave soldiers hope to push to reclaim some of the lands stolen by Russia and how funds raised would be used to provide medical aid to the region in these distressing times.  It was very moving and it was splendid to see how many of our own choir pressed forward to contribute when the collecting tankard was circulated. It probably also made one or two of our songs more emotional and meaningful.  Throughout all our numbers and, indeed, Matt’s solos, our pianist Rhian was her usual brilliant self.

It would have been hard to ignore the attractive young ladies with floral garlands in their hair (naturally, the flowers were in the colours of the now familiar Ukrainian flag). Once we had finished our programme, these young ladies delighted the guests and our members with a display of folk dancing.

We had an afternoon to remember and one to be proud of as we made our own contribution, both musical and practical, to this excellent cause! We’ll be back!