We had a very busy weekend to start September. On Saturday 7th a ‘cultural’ trip around Gower was organised by Hefin Jones. A bus picked us up at the Uplands Tavern and we stopped at a number of public houses on the way, having a late lunch in the ‘Brittania’ in Llanmadoc. We finished up in the ‘Plough’ in Murton, although some went into ‘town’ to complete the day. Thanks to Hefin for arranging the day out and, although not very well attended, we’re sure that this will become an annual event.
We sang at the wedding of Gemma Barry and Robert Kendal on Sunday 8th at St Illtyd’s RC Church in St Thomas and the following evening the Ladies committee held a curry night at the Mumbai, Blackpill. This was very well attended with 83 people turning up and funds were raised for the choir. Thanks to Mo and the staff at the Mumbai for the excellent food and for being one of our sponsors for the annual concert. We also managed to sing a few songs and we have been informed that this was the first time that singing has been heard at the Mumbai.
On Saturday 14th we sang at the Gala concert to end the All Saints, Oystermouth, Music Festival. This was the second year running that we performed at this prestigious concert and were joined by Joe Gorvett and Holly Anne Lloyd. Both sang excellently and they finished with a duet from ‘Spamalot’, called ‘The Song That Goes Like This’ which is a send up of the final song of a musical.
We were sad to learn of the passing of Ken Richards’ wife, Maureen, after suffering a number of illnesses over the past year. Our thoughts are with Ken and his family at this sad time.
We sang at a ‘Celebration of Life’ for Haydn Crosby on Wednesday 18th. Haydn was a member of the choir for 11 years before meeting and marrying Cheryl Tommey, from Colombus, Georgia, US, and moving there in January 2010. Haydn tragically died a year later and his wife had organised a memorial service for Haydn at St Peter’s Church, Cockett. It was a very moving occasion with a number of eulogies reflecting on his life being spoken. Although Haydn had left the choir over 3 years ago, we managed a good turnout for him.
Another sad announcement is the passing of Joy Osborne, wife of Terry, who was a very active member of the Ladies committee until she became ill a few years ago. Joy had fought her illness with tremendous courage and our thoughts are with Terry, Charles and their families.
