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Côr Meibion Llanelli Christmas Concert at Theatr Elli, Llanelli. Compere: Chris Needs. Soloist: Joy Cornock . Côr Meibion Llanelli created their very own musical Christmas cracker for their annual Christmas Concert at Theatr Elli, Llanelli. It had spark and a whole host of goodies to entertain a full house at Theatr Elli. Pulling the strings as MC was BBC Radio presenter Chris Needs, who brought his own brand of festive fun to the proceedings. Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director D Eifion Thomas put together a varied programme, with the accent firmly on the Christmas theme and plenty of audience participation. As well as the traditional Carols, the audience happily supplied ‘backing’ to White Christmas and the spiritual A-Rockin’ All Night. Soprano Joy Cornock added more sparkle to the evening with solo spots featuring Panis Angelicus, Noel, Little Road to Bethlehem and Ser y Nadolig. Her feature moment, though, came when she teamed up with the choir for a stunning rendition of Verdi’...

Splendid concert last night - Cor Meibion Llanelli, with Chris Needs as MC, Joy Cornock, soprano, at Theatr Elli, Llanelli.

It promises to be just what you need to get into the Christmas spirit.  Cor Meibion Llanelli’s annual Christmas Concert is being staged at Theatr Elli, Llanelli, on Saturday, December 17. The show is being compered by the radio star who runs the biggest ‘Garden’ in Wales, Chris Needs, pictured above. It will also feature soprano soloist Joy Cornock, pictured below. “We can promises a feast of Christmas music – and one or two surprises along the way,” said Cor Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas. “For example, we have a big surprise for one of our special guests as we have been rehearsing their favourite song. “The Christmas Concert is always one of the highlights of the year for Cor Meibion Llanelli and there will be solos from a number of choir members, plenty of festive favourites and the audience gets a chance to get involved with some carol singing.” Soprano Joy Cornock is a regular soloist in recitals and concerts around the UK, Spain, Germany and Ireland. ...

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 cheerf...