Return Concert Agreed

May 10, 2016 By Paul Harrison Leave a Comment

Following a successful weekend with Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir a return concert date is agreed.

Return Concert Date Agreed

In June 2015, Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir came to north Wales for the weekend.

A welcome buffet served on their arrival in Denbigh.

Catering Team with Mayor, Raymond Bartley

Denbigh Catering Team with Mayor, Raymond Bartley

The next day a packed audience in St John’s Church, Llandudno enjoyed the joint concert.

Arwyn Roberts conducting the Joint Choirs

Arwyn Roberts conducting the Joint Choirs

The two choir committees agree that the return concert date is to be held on 14th October 2017.

The venue is the Victoria Methodist Church in Weston Super Mare, Somerset.

Friendships renewed at return concert

As a result, the Denbigh choir will spend a weekend in Somerset. It’s an opportunity once again to renew friendships.

In addition, socialising before and after the joint concert is an essential part of any hosting weekend.

Afterglow get together

Concert Afterglow get together in Llandudno

Memories are made of this!

We have many happy memories of our time in the company of the Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir.

The afterglow get together after the joint concert sealed our friendship. One of the highlights was Gwyn Williams (Gwyn Hafod Elwy) performing his yodeling song. The Laughing Policeman was also a riot !

You can see and hear him on You Tube using this link: https://goo.gl/6iciwx

Of course, it’s not only the socialising, but the choral music also. You can watch You Tube videos of the three songs the joint choirs performed using the links below:

https://goo.gl/uyVzah – Gwahoddiad

https://goo.gl/qLeq2Q – Morte Criste

https://goo.gl/eZL9QF – African Prayer

Working together on return concert

I look forward to planning once again with Paul Budd, of Avon & Somerset Constabulary Male Voice Choir. There is much to be arranged for our visit to Somerset.

Paul retires from Avon & Somerset Constabulary in September this year. We extend our best wishes to him for a long, well-earned, happy and healthy retirement.

Updates will be provided as and when developments occur.

About Paul Harrison

Paul is a retired police officer and latterly police staff. My main interest is my love of welsh male choral singing. When not singing my other interests include gardening, travelling, visting National Trust sites and following Wrexham F.C.

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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

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

Donna

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

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

Keeley

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

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

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 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

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

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

Jess

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jorge and Lowri