The choir held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 6th September. The choir has had a busy and successful 12 months with lots of memorable events to celebrate the 45th Anniversary year. The Anniversary Concert, held in St Clement's Church, was a great way to mark this anniversary. The choir sang to a full church and the feeling is that Neyland Ladies are now back in full swing and good voice following the break for Covid. Musical Director Lynne Kelleher feels that the ladies are moving forward and into the 21st century using the technology of backing tracks to some pieces as a change to always singing to the piano and looks to the future with enthusiasm. Incoming Chair, Sandra Western, is looking forward to another busy year for the choir and is seen here receiving the Waterford Crystal Rosebowl from chorister Trisha Campodonic. Sandra will lead the new committee with Alison Davies as as Secretary and Jean Diggle as Treasurer.
On Friday 28th July the choir was delighted to be the opening act for this year's Edge Festival in Solva. Typical festival weather was forecast but the sun came out just as the ladies began to sing and the rain stayed away for the whole of their 45 minute performance. They sang to a very appreciative audience and introduced a new piece - Viva La Vida (recorded by Coldplay) to an upbeat backing track - to the watching festival goers.
This amazing experience was followed by a summer dinner at the Rising Sun Inn. |
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