Joyce Davies Retires

May 25, 2016 By Richard Thompson Leave a Comment

Joyce Davies retires as accompanist to the choir on May 24, 2016. She received many tributes and presentations of appreciation.

Joyce Davies Retires

Joyce Davies Presentation

The mood of the choir was a sombre one when Joyce told us eight months ago that she intended to retire. The reasons are understandable.

After nine and a half years the weekly journey from Oswestry to Denbigh, and beyond, became harder and less enjoyable.

In addition, it also means that husband Aubrey will cease being a member of the second bass section.

Aubrey is also the Choir Treasurer. His financial wisdom and expertise always appreciated.

The choir’s summer concerts at St John’s Church Llandudno are demanding. This consisted of a round trip of 140 miles. An inevitable late arrival home at the end of the concert.

That is a certain example of commitment and dedication.

Joyce Davies Presentations

Chairman Phil Taylor said that you could always rely on Joyce. Her diligence and expertise always valued and much appreciated.

Musical Director Arwyn Roberts said that it had been a joy to work with Joyce. She was his right and left hand support in all choir matters. Always ready to assist with all choral matters.

Diolch o galon.

Joyce received gifts of jewellery and a bouquet of flowers.

A magnificent cake, with piano motifs, was made by Morfydd Davies. This was soon devoured by choir members.

In conclusion, enjoy your well-deserved rest.
Thank you both for years of continuous hard work and dedication.

But it’s not a final goodbye ! Joyce has agreed to play at three future choir engagements during the coming months.

You can see more photos of the presentation in the website Gallery.

P.S. The choir has appointed Nia Mary Jones as a replacement for Joyce.

About Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson, spent his entire working career in the National Health Service, mainly in a teaching capacity. He now enjoys his retirement and between his family and four grandchildren, gardening, holidays, computing, his choir,and village events his life is very full.

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We would like to thank you all for making Keeley and Huw's wedding so special, everybody commented on your outstanding performance.

Keeley

It’s our pleasure to thank you and the choir for making our day complete. So many of our guests commented that your performance was one of the highlights of the day. Many had never heard a Welsh male voice choir and were amazed.

Sheelagh

Thank you so much for making our day so special. We wish we had been able to share a beer and chat with you after your performance! Sam, your support and all your efforts to bring it all together, despite the biblical weather will always be cherished by us both, All our love, Dei & Janine.

Dei & Janine

AMAZING!!! Thank you for a spectacular performance. I couldn’t have wished for a better entrance from yourselves, you truly made it special.

Jess

Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your incredible performance at our wedding on November 5th, and we've had so many comments on how emotive and special the choir was, and I couldn't agree more. Thank you so much, Diolch yn fawr iawn. Emma Lewis-Kalubowila

Sam and Emma

A fantastic day and a huge surprise. Thanks again for the incredible renditions. The Rose has since become a new favourite. Currently reminiscing as we move from London to Bath for the next stage of our lives.

Florence and Matt

Thank you so much for performing at our wedding! It was so lovely to hear the choir, everyone really enjoyed them and we got so many lovely comments afterwards!

Laura and Jonathan

What a lovely blog – what can I say – words cannot describe the beautiful singing and the atmosphere of a little church in the Welsh hills – it was magic.

Elizabeth

We had the privilege of being invited to Dan and Lisa’s wedding. The presence of the choir was a pure joy to experience. Music, song and laughter .. Hiraeth ! The rendition of “Myfanwy” was very poignant to us as a family as you identified.. and was much appreciated. Diolch yn fawr iawn . ..Personally Sospan Fach was the song for me!! Ann Williams

Daniel and Lisa

What an absolute pleasure to have you guys there. Everyone loved the songs and being able to join in. Thank you to all of the choir members who made the journey for us. Absolutely amazing, everyone was talking about the performance all day afterwards!! Thank you!!!

Matt & Carly

You were all fantastic! Goosebumps abound. We can’t describe the impact you had on our day.

Donna

Ally and I would like to say a huge thank you to the choir for singing at our wedding on Saturday. I think almost everybody had commented on how great the choir were, even the English contingent! Ally and I were really pleased and we think you gave a great touch to what could have been a long church service!

Michael and Alyson

Thank you so much for singing at our wedding, you were all amazing. Whenever anyone has spoken about our special day they mention the choir and how great you all were. Your performance really set the tone to an amazing day

Leanne

Thank you all so much for making our service SO special.You were fantastic! we have had the photos back, i thought i would forward them on as there is some great ones of the choir, that i though you might want to use. Thanks again! Lindsay & Sean xxxxWhat a wonderful wedding you sang for at All Saints Church Deganwy. I have been an Organist for 60 years now. The last 20 at All Saints. I honestly think that you singing at the wedding has been the most inspiring wedding I have ever played the organ for. Thank you so much. From Jeff Wright, Organist for the wedding of Lindsay & Sean at All Saints Church on Saturday 8th July 2023.

Lindsay & Sean

Thank you so much for being part of our special day you were all amazing and we couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Rebecca and David

Ourselves and our guests thought you were fantastic and reduced many to tears. The singing was so overwhelming. The feedback we received from our guests was very positive. You bring so much joy and pleasure to people's experiences.

Sara and Owain

Thank you to all for singing so beautifully at my Daughter Claire’s wedding to the Lovely John ! As I walked into the church I was filled with such emotion it was stunning !

Claire's Mum

We really loved having you as part of the day and all our guests said how fantastic it was to hear you sing. Bethan & Joe.

Bethan and Joseph

Please say a big thank you to all members of the choir for making a great day even better. Best wishes Colin and Libby Thackray

Kate and Alex

The singing was really beautiful and very much appreciated by all of the guests young and old. Thank you very much, you made our special day even more special.

Rhian

We never imagined how overwhelming we would feel hearing the choir sing at our wedding and in such a beautiful church too. It truly was a very special and very memorable day thanks to the choir!

Samantha

Thank you very much for performing in our wedding ceremony in July. You were fantastic and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.

Jorge and Lowri