The latest On Song column from the Llanelli Star
The latest On Song column from the Llanelli Star -
It’s getting to be something of a regular event at Llanelli’s new Ffwrnes theatre – ‘Tickets sold out’ signs for choral events.
Following the success of the Llanelli Choral Society Lesley Garrett concert (played to a packed house at Ffwrnes), tickets have now been sold out for the ‘Night With The Stars’ event at the theatre on November 16.
The concert will be in aid of Wales’s pancreatic cancer charity Amser Justin Time.
Shan Cothi, who set up the charity in memory of her late husband, will be headlining the evening.
Shan will be joined by the very popular baritone Mark Llewelyn Evans. Mark will be performing some songs from his new album ‘This Guy’s in Love’.
The two stars will be supported by Côr Meibion Llanelli, making a welcome return to the theatre after their popular ‘annual concert’.
Also performing will be the young up-and-coming musical theatre star Samuel Morris.
Samuel is 17 and currently a sixth form student at Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade. Earlier this year, Samuel played the role of Marius in SA15 Stage School’s production of Les Miserables at Ffwrnes.
Côr Meibion Llanelli, meanwhile, performed at a special Open Day to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Llanelli Hospice at Ty Brynwgyn at Prince Philip Hospital on Saturday.
“We have always enjoyed a very close association with the hospice and our choir members work hard to support this worthy cause at every available opportunity,” said Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas.
This Saturday (October 19), Côr Meibion Llanelli perform at the Gethin Hughes Memorial Bursary Concert at Greenfield Chapel in Llanelli.
Mr Thomas added: “This is a very emotional event for the choir as Gethin Hughes was our accompanist for many years. He was known as ‘Mr Music’ in Llanelli. His musical work took him all over Wales and the wider world and he was awarded the MBE for his services to charity.
“Thanks to huge support from the Jenkins Bakery, we have a cash bursary up for grabs for the winner of the first Gethin Hughes Memorial award, so it very much follows in the footsteps of Gethin’s work by putting something back into the community.”
Meanwhile, Cor Meibion Dyffryn Tywi are organising a night of Irish and Welsh singing on Wednesday, October 23.
It will take place at 7pm at the Red Lion in Llandyfaelog.
The guest artists include Irish folk singers Darren Crossey and the duo Stephen’s Green.
Tickets are £3 and are available from choir members. For more details, contact Derrick Rowlands, Secretary Vale of Towy Male Voice Choir, Cor Meibion Dyffryn Tywi -01269860996 or 07891467663.
Website -
www.cormeibiondyffryntywi.co.uk
Other events
The Royal British Legion Charity Gala Concert to help launch the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in South West Wales will be staged at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen on Saturday, October 19.
It will feature Cantorion Colin Jones (the Colin Jones singers), The Siren Sisters and The 215 City of Swansea Squadron Corps of Drums.
Llanelli’s Hywel Girls’ Choir and Hywel Boy Singers will enjoy two performances at the magnificent St. David’s Hall Cardiff later this year. They will star in the Wales Festival of Remembrance in November and in the Christmas Spectacular at St. David’s Hall Cardiff in December in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.
Autumn engagements for Côr Curiad include a concert at St John Lloyd School on Thursday, October 24.
On Saturday, October 26, the choir will be entertaining the Cooperative Society at their annual general meeting at Ffos Las racecourse in Carway. The choir members are grateful to the Cooperative Society for their kind grant of funds.
On November 15, 16 and 17, the choir will be off to Tamworth in Staffordshire in The Midlands to visit and sing with old friends at Tamworth Male Voice Choir.
On Sunday, December 1, Côr Curiad will be singing for the NSPCC charity at Parc Howard Mansion House.
Brothers John and Paul Hooper return to Llanelli next week to present a recital of classical and contemporary music. They are both members of Her Majesty’s Band of the Irish guards and accomplished musician in their own right. John is a previous winner of the Llanelli Star Young musician of the year and Paul brass finalist of that competition and winner of the Cussons soloist of the year. They will be accompanied by Major Richard Gaudion of the Salvation Army. The proceeds of the recital will be for the local committee of Leukaemia research and the Ty Bryngwyn Hospice. With music by Mendelssohn, Elgar, Dvorak, Gordon Jacob and others this will be feast of music for everyone. The recital will be at Greenfield chapel on Thursday (October 17) at 7pm. Tickets are £4, available at the door on the evening.
Robert Lloyd works as a media consultant – www.rlloydpr.co.uk
If you have any news about the choral scene in Llanelli, the please contact him on 07777 683637 or email rlloydpr@btinternet.com
It’s getting to be something of a regular event at Llanelli’s new Ffwrnes theatre – ‘Tickets sold out’ signs for choral events.
Following the success of the Llanelli Choral Society Lesley Garrett concert (played to a packed house at Ffwrnes), tickets have now been sold out for the ‘Night With The Stars’ event at the theatre on November 16.
The concert will be in aid of Wales’s pancreatic cancer charity Amser Justin Time.
Shan Cothi, who set up the charity in memory of her late husband, will be headlining the evening.
Shan will be joined by the very popular baritone Mark Llewelyn Evans. Mark will be performing some songs from his new album ‘This Guy’s in Love’.
The two stars will be supported by Côr Meibion Llanelli, making a welcome return to the theatre after their popular ‘annual concert’.
Also performing will be the young up-and-coming musical theatre star Samuel Morris.
Samuel is 17 and currently a sixth form student at Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade. Earlier this year, Samuel played the role of Marius in SA15 Stage School’s production of Les Miserables at Ffwrnes.
Côr Meibion Llanelli, meanwhile, performed at a special Open Day to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Llanelli Hospice at Ty Brynwgyn at Prince Philip Hospital on Saturday.
“We have always enjoyed a very close association with the hospice and our choir members work hard to support this worthy cause at every available opportunity,” said Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas.
This Saturday (October 19), Côr Meibion Llanelli perform at the Gethin Hughes Memorial Bursary Concert at Greenfield Chapel in Llanelli.
Mr Thomas added: “This is a very emotional event for the choir as Gethin Hughes was our accompanist for many years. He was known as ‘Mr Music’ in Llanelli. His musical work took him all over Wales and the wider world and he was awarded the MBE for his services to charity.
“Thanks to huge support from the Jenkins Bakery, we have a cash bursary up for grabs for the winner of the first Gethin Hughes Memorial award, so it very much follows in the footsteps of Gethin’s work by putting something back into the community.”
Meanwhile, Cor Meibion Dyffryn Tywi are organising a night of Irish and Welsh singing on Wednesday, October 23.
It will take place at 7pm at the Red Lion in Llandyfaelog.
The guest artists include Irish folk singers Darren Crossey and the duo Stephen’s Green.
Tickets are £3 and are available from choir members. For more details, contact Derrick Rowlands, Secretary Vale of Towy Male Voice Choir, Cor Meibion Dyffryn Tywi -01269860996 or 07891467663.
Website -
www.cormeibiondyffryntywi.co.uk
Other events
The Royal British Legion Charity Gala Concert to help launch the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in South West Wales will be staged at The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen on Saturday, October 19.
It will feature Cantorion Colin Jones (the Colin Jones singers), The Siren Sisters and The 215 City of Swansea Squadron Corps of Drums.
Llanelli’s Hywel Girls’ Choir and Hywel Boy Singers will enjoy two performances at the magnificent St. David’s Hall Cardiff later this year. They will star in the Wales Festival of Remembrance in November and in the Christmas Spectacular at St. David’s Hall Cardiff in December in aid of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research.
Autumn engagements for Côr Curiad include a concert at St John Lloyd School on Thursday, October 24.
On Saturday, October 26, the choir will be entertaining the Cooperative Society at their annual general meeting at Ffos Las racecourse in Carway. The choir members are grateful to the Cooperative Society for their kind grant of funds.
On November 15, 16 and 17, the choir will be off to Tamworth in Staffordshire in The Midlands to visit and sing with old friends at Tamworth Male Voice Choir.
On Sunday, December 1, Côr Curiad will be singing for the NSPCC charity at Parc Howard Mansion House.
Brothers John and Paul Hooper return to Llanelli next week to present a recital of classical and contemporary music. They are both members of Her Majesty’s Band of the Irish guards and accomplished musician in their own right. John is a previous winner of the Llanelli Star Young musician of the year and Paul brass finalist of that competition and winner of the Cussons soloist of the year. They will be accompanied by Major Richard Gaudion of the Salvation Army. The proceeds of the recital will be for the local committee of Leukaemia research and the Ty Bryngwyn Hospice. With music by Mendelssohn, Elgar, Dvorak, Gordon Jacob and others this will be feast of music for everyone. The recital will be at Greenfield chapel on Thursday (October 17) at 7pm. Tickets are £4, available at the door on the evening.
Robert Lloyd works as a media consultant – www.rlloydpr.co.uk
If you have any news about the choral scene in Llanelli, the please contact him on 07777 683637 or email rlloydpr@btinternet.com
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