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Rings & Ruby

Themes are emerging for the next couple of months as the Gwalia Singers continue to develop their excellence and, defying trends, expand their membership with new and keen choristers taking the total number to over 70.

We were invited to sing at the wedding of the delightful couple Jon and Lucy at St Peter’s Church, Newton. Once again, the challenge was there, in that lovely floral arrangements meant that 50 choristers were almost on top of the congregation! Weddings are not always easy, as we never know how keen the audience may be towards Male Voice Choirs, but we performed five numbers, mixing English and Welsh songs, as the guests were being seated. There was a short delay due to some vehicle problems and then we joined in with the congregation on two hymns that everybody knows – Cwm Rhondda (Guide me, O thou great redeemer) and All things bright and beautiful. Not much was needed from prompt sheets!

Finally, we added two numbers as the couple signed the register and then we were asked to remain for a photo with the bride and groom. Thanks to the Reverend Chris Darvill for running the service and introducing us to the attendees.

We are now anticipating a big rugby event.  On the 26th May, our venue will definitely be bigger as we perform at the 150th Anniversary of the famous Swansea RFC at the new Swansea Arena.  This is a big honour for the Gwalia Singers and we look forward to a great night. We hope our President, the Whites’ legend Geoff Wheel, will be proud to see us there!

Back to the ‘Rings again, June 2nd will see us performing at another wedding at St Catherine’s, Gorseinon and we look forward to taking part in another happy day.

However, the highlight of the first half of 2023 is undoubtedly the Gwalia Singers’ Annual Concert on the 17th June, 2023.  This will be a spectacular evening at All Saints Church, Mumbles,  when we will sing some established favourites, plus a range of new numbers that we have been working on with Musical Director Matthew Ioan Simms, our outstanding accompanist Rhian and the rest of the musical team of Nick Rogers, Gareth Widlake and Stephen Wilson. Tickets will be in great demand, so make sure you get yours for this extra special occasion! More news for the latter half of the year will be published soon.

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