Chris Needs to star in Cor Meibion Llanelli show


The radio star who runs the biggest ‘Garden’ in Wales will be centre stage at Cor Meibion Llanelli’s annual Christmas concert.
Chris Needs is to compere the evening at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, on Saturday, December 18.
“It’s a major coup for Cor Meibion Llanelli,” said choir secretary Fred Elias.
“Chris Needs 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 18.
Tickets are now available at the Theatr Elli Box Office and the advice is to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets: £8
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
www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk

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