London Borough Mayor sings praises of choir

The Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond heaped praise on Côr Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Choir) after their concert at The Duke Street Baptist Church Theatre in Richmond.
Councillor Mrs Clare Head described the choir’s performance as outstanding and said that the choristers were true ambassadors of Wales.
The Mayor added: “The passion and commitment to Welsh choral singing really shone through in a wonderful evening’s entertainment.
“We were regally entertained by one of the finest male choirs I have heard.”
The concert was billed as a ‘St David’s Day concert in aid of the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond’s chosen charity, the Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
The Mayor added: “It was wonderful to hear the choir in full voice and the whole evening was held together wonderfully by some readings of Welsh prose and poetry by the choir’s musical director, Eifion Thomas.
“Wales is very lucky to have a choir of the stature of Côr Meibion Llanelli and we were very lucky to hear them at their best in Richmond.”
The evening also featured a performance of a selection from the Dylan Thomas classic ‘play for voices’, Under Milk Wood, read by one of the Mayor’s oldest friends, John Crook.
It proved to be a busy week for Côr Meibion Llanelli, with the choristers also fitting in a St David’s Day performance at Theatr Elli, Llanelli.
On Friday, March 16, Côr Meibion Llanelli will be taking part in a Gala concert at Parc y Scarlets, 7pm start, featuring tenor Wynne Evans and Only Boys Aloud.

Picture: Richmond Mayor Clare Head and Côr Meibion Llanelli.

Excellent concert last night

Excellent concert last night in Richmond, London. Great welcome. Choir in fine voice.

Côr Meibion Llanelli ready for busy week

Côr Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Choir) are geared-up for one of their busiest weeks of the year.
On St David’s Day, Thursday, March 1, the choristers will be heading up the M4 for their very own ‘big match’ near Twickenham.
The choir will be performing at Duke Street Baptist Church, Richmond, in aid of the Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond’s chosen charity, the Citizen’s Advice Bureau.
Leanne Corneille, Mayor’s support officer in Richmond, said there was a huge amount of interest in the concert.
“Tickets have been selling like hot-cakes,” she said. “Having the choir perform here in Richmond on St David’s Day makes the event extra special and we will have plenty of ‘London Welsh’ exiles in the audience.”
Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director D Eifion Thomas said the choristers were looking forward to the London trip.
“Like the Wales rugby team getting revved-up for a big match at Twickenham, the choristers revel in the occasion of taking to the stage for a special event on St David’s Day.”
On Saturday, March 3, the choir will be holding its annual ‘St David’s Day’ concert at Theatr Elli, Llanelli.
“The commitment to perform in London means that we have had to delay our own St David’s Day concert by a couple of days,” said Mr Thomas.
“But, you can rest assured that it will be well worth the wait. We care very passionately about celebrating all things Welsh and the life of our patron saint and the evening at Theatr Elli will reflect that passion and pride.”
The choir rehearses twice weekly on Monday and Thursday evenings at Furnace Community Hall, 7pm start. Visitors and new members are welcome.
Future Côr Meibion Llanelli events –
Thursday, March 1 – St David’s Day concert in Twickenham for the Mayor of Richmond’s charity, 7pm start.
Saturday, March 3 – Concert to mark St David’s Day at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, 7pm start.
Friday, March 9 – Wedding at the Stradey Park Hotel for choir founder member Byron Thomas’s daughter. 4pm.
Friday,March 16 – Gala concert at Parc y Scarlets, 7pm start, featuring tenor Wynne Evans and Only Men Aloud.