The latest 'On Song' column from the Llanelli Star
The latest 'On Song' column (about the choral scene in and around Llanelli) from the Llanelli Star - Côr Meibion Llanelli Male Voice Choir members are looking forward to a trip to Ireland next year. The choristers are planning a short tour to Mayo and Galway in Ireland at Easter. “One of the joys of being a member of Côr Meibion Llanelli is getting the chance to tour abroad,” said choir secretary Fred Elias. “Down the years, we’ve covered the globe. We’ve been to Australia and New Zealand, the United States of America, Canada, and a whole host of countries in Europe. “Côr Meibion Llanelli members are highly regarded as being ‘ambassadors of song’. “Our former chairman always used to say that if countries sent out choirs rather than armies, then there would be more peace in the world.” Mr Elias added: “In recent years, we have been to Austria and The Netherlands. The boys do like the odd half pint of Guinness so it seemed appropriate to go on a mission to Ireland in 2016. “There...