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Bridgend Male Voice Choir

arrival of the bride, during the signing of the register and on the departure of the happy couple. Fantastic feedback from all involved, including the Vale management. We’d like to wish the couple a long and happy marriage. Anyone planning a wedding should consider entertaining their guests and starting off the happy day with our traditional Welsh Male Choir. Why not contact us for details? We have been invited by Porthcawl Town Council to sing at King Charles’ coronation celebrations. We’ll update everyone once we know the final details. Whilst the choir is thriving, we’re always on the lookout for new singers. If any of you men out there would like a good time with a great bunch of people, contact us. contact@pothcawlmalechoir.co.uk

Ian Williams 07927 219544

BMC are really excited about a series of concerts and events coming up in the next couple of months. We have had a number of sell out concerts already this year and are looking forward to upcoming performances at the Bridgend Masonic Hall, Tabernacl Chapels in Bridgend & Pontycymmer (with Huw Edwards compering), and a trip to Aberystwyth for a joint concert with the Aberystwyth MVC. We are also looking forward to out Annual Choir Luncheon at the Vale Cricket Club with Nigel Owens as our special guest and a Choir Tour to Ireland later in the year.

Our choir has grown month on month since last year where we have been delighted to welcome all those new choristers into the fold and as always, we maintain a very warm welcome to new members who can join us at rehearsals on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30pm at Oldcastle Primary School, South Street Bridgend. More information can be found on our website at https://www.bridgendmalechoir.co.uk

Or Contact our Secretary, Mike Johnson by email or by phone: contact@bridgendmalechoir.co.uk

Telephone 07938 949194

Photo taken at Cardiff Masonic Hall, Feb 2023

Porthcawl Male Choir

Deadline date for the June issue is:

MONDAY 15TH MAY

PYLE & PORTHCAWL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

We recently held our annual (mono only) Alan Thomas Memorial Competition, expertly judged by Dennis Russ from Swansea. This year’s winner was Bill Robertson. Congratulations Bill.

We’re a friendly camera club with a mix of male and female members and welcome new members of all ages and skill levels. It’s all very informal so if you have an interest in photography why not come along and join us.

We meet at St Clare’s School, Newton, CF36 5NR on Thursday evenings at 7pm.

www.pyle-and-porthcawl-photographic-society.co.uk Geoff Baker, Internal Competition Secretary.

It’s a very busy time for the choir, with wide and varied performances planned. From welcoming internationally renowned theatre, television and screen actor Simon Callow to sing with us, to the start of the wedding season, upcoming coronation, and our tour to Llandudno. Plus lots more! Our first wedding was that of Ben and Vicky Cotter at the Vale Resort on Good Friday. This was a wonderful event, the choir sang a varied program of songs whilst the guests awaited the

STAG’S WORLD OF ROCK

It makes a change to write about some good news for once. Where better to start than with the Newton Music Festival returning on Bank Holiday weekend, Saturday 26th August. I can now tell you that some of the acts confirmed, in no particular order, are: Calon, The Guzzards, Evil Turkeys, Side Effects, This River, Dick Dastardly, Two Toned, Tommy King, Elys Davies, Porthcawl Male Voice Choir and top female vocalists Jasmine Rose and Katie Mittel. It is also fab to see Interstella Boy added to the bill, so we’ll have some original music to enjoy, too. Sadly, Last Flight To Pluto are playing a huge festival in England on the same weekend, as it would have been great to see them again. They will be sharing the stage with rock icons Ten Years After, Mountain and Curved Air – so maybe next year.

I attended local music stalwart Roger Clatworthy’s 70th birthday, although he still says he’s more famous than me and Mark Jones, top man! Watch out for new band All The Mod Cons, and don’t miss the 1990’s. Mat and the boys are at the Hi Tide on Friday 5th May. Keep your music news coming. Stag Marks

07549 728356

Porthcawl Art Society

Our spring exhibition opened over Easter. We had an enjoyable exhibition opening, with our judge Jannet Poultney-Maddy providing insightful feedback and comments. Joint winners were Jan Hoskin’s magnificent lion and a portrait ‘That’s not me’ by Jeff Barnes. Tricia Simon and Marilyn John were joint third, with awards also to Lydia Nicholson’s original Iguana, seascape by Wendy Davies-Williams and figure dancing by Clive Callen. We aim to be open 11-3pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday and other days when volunteers are available, so come along to enjoy our art (entry is free). If you are interested in joining us, drop in to a member workshop on Wednesdays 1-3pm and 7-9pm. We are above the museum in John Street.

Tricia Simon, Secretary www.porthcawlart.co.uk Facebook/PorthcawlArt