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News · November 2026

A new President, and a busy Christmas ahead

We’re delighted to welcome our new President, Shaun Davies MP. Shaun actively supports many local groups across a wide range of genres, and has generously agreed to lend his enthusiasm to the choir.

Rehearsals are in full swing for a busy festive season — a dozen or more performances through November and December — as we revive old favourites and add fresh material to the repertoire. See where we’re singing.

We’ve recently welcomed two new members, with three more on probation. New voices are always welcome — come along to a Monday-evening rehearsal to get a taste of what we do.

Our Concert Secretary, Steve Higgins, is already looking ahead to 2027, and would love to hear from local groups who’d like to support the choir — or from other choirs interested in a joint venture.

And our search for a new Musical Director continues, with a closing date of 30 November 2026. If you know someone who might be interested, please help us spread the word.

Vacancy · 2026

We’re seeking our next Musical Director

As the choir marks its 125th year, our Musical Director, Robyn Davies MBE, steps down at the end of 2026, and we’re looking to appoint only our eighth Musical Director since 1901 to take up the role in the new year. Rehearsals are Monday evenings; applications close 30 November 2026.

Read the details and how to apply