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The German Consul in Wales has praised the links between Côr Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Voice) and a 'twin choir' from Germany. The choir has been twinned with Singverein 1870 Laudenbach since 1979. The German choir will be joining Côr Meibion Llanelli  for a special concert at Llanelli's Ffwrnes Theatre on Saturday, June 7. Helga Rother-Simmonds (pictured top), Honorary Consul for Germany in Cardiff/Wales, said: "My best regards and wishes for a very successful weekend go to both choirs! It is so good and pleasing to hear of these links which have existed between our two countries over so many years!" Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas said the Llanelli choristers were looking forward to welcoming their old friends from Laudenbach, a town in the Miltenberg district of Germany, just south of Frankfurt. "I can remember our very first trip to Laudenbach when we took three coaches of choristers and supporters for the trip. When we...

Côr Meibion Llanelli (Llanelli Male Voice) are getting ready to welcome their 'twin choir' from Germany. The choir has been twinned with Singverein 1870 Laudenbach since 1979. The German choir will be joining the choir for a special concert at Llanelli's Ffwrnes Theatre on Saturday, June 7. Côr Meibion Llanelli musical director Eifion Thomas said the Llanelli choristers were looking forward to welcoming their old friends from Laudenbach, a town in the Miltenberg district of Germany, just south of Frankfurt. "I can remember our very first trip to Laudenbach when we took three coaches of choristers and supporters for the trip. When we arrived, they were waving flags in the street. It was a spectacular welcome and the two choirs have remained great friends ever since." Singverein actually means 'singing club' in German. The 1870 recognises the fact that the Laudenbach choir was formed in that year. The choir has performed throughout Germany and...