Choir featured in Evening Post tonight

Splendid review of Cor Meibion Llanelli's Christmas Concert in the South Wales Evening Post today.

Scenes from the Christmas concert

Scenes from the Christmas concert staged by Cor Meibion Llanelli at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, on Saturday, December 17 -

Rehearsals tonight

Rehearsals tonight at Furnace Community Hall, 7pm. Guests and visitors welcome.

Festive treat in store at Theatr Elli

It promises to be just what you need to get into the Christmas spirit.
Cor Meibion Llanelli’s annual Christmas Concert is being staged at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, on Saturday, December 17.
The show is being compered by the radio star who runs the biggest ‘Garden’ in Wales, Chris Needs, pictured above.
It will also feature soprano soloist Joy Cornock, pictured below.

“We can promises a feast of Christmas music – and one or two surprises along the way,” said Cor Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas.
“For example, we have a big surprise for one of our special guests as we have been rehearsing their favourite song.
“The Christmas Concert is always one of the highlights of the year for Cor Meibion Llanelli and there will be solos from a number of choir members, plenty of festive favourites and the audience gets a chance to get involved with some carol singing.”
Soprano Joy Cornock is a regular soloist in recitals and concerts around the UK, Spain, Germany and Ireland.
Joy has been a faithful member of the Côr Newyddion Da, performing at the Royal Albert Hall, London, The Cardiff International Arena as well as many parts of Europe.
She has appeared on television on numerous occasions including being a soloist on the S4C programmes Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol, Noson Lawen and Wedi 3.
The appearance of Chris Needs is a major coup for Cor Meibion Llanelli.
Choir secretary Fred Elias said: “Chris is in great demand as a performer, particularly over the Christmas period. But he was delighted to seize the opportunity of sharing a stage with Cor Meibion Llanelli.
“And I am sure the army of people who follow his radio show will be equally delighted to seize the chance of seeing a real hero of Radio Wales here in Llanelli.”
The weeknight Chris Needs show goes out in Radio Wales between 10pm and 1am. One of the key features of the show is the ‘Garden’, an on-air club of listeners.
Chris was born in Cwmafan near Port Talbot in 1954. Before joining Radio Wales, he was a star presenter for six years for independent Welsh radio. He built up a large and loyal following with his cheerful one-to-one style.
In 1996's Radio 'Oscars' he won the coveted Sony Silver Award for Best Regional Presenter.
Chris joined Radio Wales along with a host of other new presenters in August 1996, as part of a revamp of the schedules.
He began by co-presenting the mid-morning magazine programme, Live Time, and an edition of the afternoon phone-in show, The Network.
Chris now hosts his own brand of late night music and chat.
Every member of the Chris Needs ‘Garden’ has a membership number. Anyone can join and signing up means you'll receive a starter pack, badge and goody bag.
In 2005, Chris Needs was awarded the MBE. On 22 June 2005, he collected this award from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Some of the Garden Club members were even there with him to celebrate his momentous day.
The Cor Meibion Llanelli concert starts at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, at 7pm on Saturday, December 17.
Tickets are now available at the Theatr Elli Box Office and the advice is to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: £10, £5 concessions.
Contact -Theatr Elli, Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 1AH, Tel: 0845 2263510 E-mail: theatres@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
For more information, see Cor Meibion Llanelli’s website on –
www.llanellimalechoir.co.uk
Other weblinks –
http://www.chrisneedsmbe.co.uk
http://www.joycornock.co.uk

Côr Meibion Llanelli off on their travels

Côr Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Choir) are off on their travels again this weekend.
The destination is Winslow in Buckinghamshire for the town’s annual Christmas concert.
“We have performed at the church in Winslow before and it is a very atmospheric Christmas concert,” said choir chairman Mel Harries.
“The choristers are looking forward immensely to the weekend and we hope to give the people of Winslow a taste of the very best of Welsh choral singing.”
It’s been a busy few weeks for the choir. After returning from their trip to s’Hertogenbosch in The Netherlands, they performed at the Remembrance Service at Llanelli Town Hall and at the Festival of Light at the St Elli Shopping Centre.
On Saturday, the choristers were part of the ‘1,000 Voices’ at the Wales v Australia match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
On Sunday, Cor Meibion Llanelli performed at the annual NSPPC function at Parc Howard.
Other Cor Meibion dates this year include -
Tuesday 13th December Coleg Sir Gar Christmas Service (noon).
Saturday !7th December Christmas Concert Theatre Elli 7pm.
Monday 19th December Christmas at Prince Phillip Hospital.
Dates for 2012, so far, include -
Thursday 5th January Start Practice Furnace Community Centre.
Thursday 1st. March Concert York House Twickenham 7pm.
Saturday 3rd.March St.David’s Day Concert Theatre Elli 7pm.
Saturday 21st April Concert Cor Curiad.
Saturday 28th April Concert Old Food Hall Royal Welsh Showground Builth Wells 7pm.
Saturday 12th May Concert Greenfield Chapel Gethin Hughes Memorial Concert.
Saturday 26th May Concert Rhayader Leisure Centre 7pm.
Saturday 9th June Pontardulais Town Band Annual Concert
Saturday 30th June Annual Concert Selwyn Samuel Centre 7 pm, with Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir.
Saturday 11th August National Eisteddfod Bridgend.

You Tube video of Cor Meibion Llanelli

Cor Meibion Llanelli singing Anthem at the 1911 Railway Riots Concert staged at Theatr Elli, Llaneli

Some videos have been added to the website

Some videos have been added to the website. The quality isn't great, but you'll get the idea . . .
http://llanellimalechoir.co.uk/CDsVideos.html

Rehearsals tonight at Furnace Community Hall

Rehearsals tonight at Furnace Community Hall, starting at 7pm. Visitors and new members welcome.

'Away day' for Cor Meibion Llanelli

Côr Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Choir) are off on their travels again this weekend.
The destination is Winslow in Buckinghamshire for the town’s annual Christmas concert.
“We have performed at the church in Winslow before and it is a very atmospheric Christmas concert,” said choir chairman Mel Harries.
“The choristers are looking forward immensely to the weekend and we hope to give the people of Winslow a taste of the very best of Welsh choral singing.”
It’s been a busy few weeks for the choir. After returning from their trip to s’Hertogenbosch in The Netherlands, they performed at the Remembrance Service at Llanelli Town Hall and at the Festival of Light at the St Elli Shopping Centre.
On Saturday, the choristers were part of the ‘1,000 Voices’ at the Wales v Australia match at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
On Sunday, Cor Meibion Llanelli performed at the annual NSPPC function at Parc Howard.
Other Cor Meibion dates this year include -
Tuesday 13th December Coleg Sir Gar Christmas Service (noon).
Saturday !7th December Christmas Concert Theatre Elli 7pm.
Monday 19th December Christmas at Prince Phillip Hospital.
Dates for 2012, so far, include -
Thursday 5th January Start Practice Furnace Community Centre.
Thursday 1st. March Concert York House Twickenham 7pm.
Saturday 3rd.March St.David’s Day Concert Theatre Elli 7pm.
Saturday 21st April Concert Cor Curiad.
Saturday 28th April Concert Old Food Hall Royal Welsh Showground Builth Wells 7pm.
Saturday 12th May Concert Greenfield Chapel ethin Hughes Memorial Concert.
Saturday 26th May Concert Rhayader Leisure Centre 7pm.
Saturday 9th June Pontardulais Town Band Annual Concert
Saturday 30th June Annual Concert Selwyn Samuel Centre 7 pm, with Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir.
Saturday 11th August National Eisteddfod Bridgend.