Wives and
partners of the choir members meet about four times
a year. They arrange fundraising activities
and social events to support the choir. It is
not an elected committee, everyone who wants to offer their
support is most welcome.
To
Wendy Gadd and family.
We are deeply saddened with
the passing of our
much-loved friend and Chorister, Roger Gadd, on
January 29th,2025 after an
illness courageously borne. A
very popular and talented member of Gwalia, with
a keen interest in Music and Male Voice. He will be
sadly missed by all but
fondly remembered for his many wonderful attributes.Our deepest condolences to Wendy and
family at this
difficult time.
To Pam Sutton and
family.
Our
deepest condolences at the sad passing of dear Lawrence!You’re all
very much in our thoughts-and we send our love at this
very difficult time!
There
was much to organise for the annual Ladies’ Evening
Gwalia Concert.Lists were prepared of duties-buffet,
drinks, raffle tickets and gift requirements etc in
previous meetings,and all was set out in the Hall and
kitchen early afternoon.
Gwalia
delighted the audience with a mixed repertoire of songs
in the first half-and there was a poignant rendition of
‘Benedictus’ followed by a ‘minute’s silence’ in honour
of their much-loved fellow chorister, Lawrence Sutton,
who sadly passed away last week. The up-beat ‘Five Foot
Two’ was a great first performance and encouraged high
spirits and relaxation. The audience also enjoyed their
carol-singing participation before the interval.
Mike
Phippen,the
Deputy Chairman introduced the second half with a
tribute to former President Mr. Geoff Wheel, for his
wonderful commitment to Gwalia for many years,and
donated £11,030 to Janet Fisher, MND South West Wales,in
his honour.
The
Choir then continued with their Christmas spirit and
songs-and the audience enjoyed more carol-singing
participation.
The evening concluded with a delightful buffet for
all-and all necessary clearing tasks were undertaken in
the Hall and kitchen.
It was a lovely evening!Noson hyfryd-a diolch yn fawr!
We look forward to next year’s!
Ladies’ Social Quizz Evening - Friday,October 18th,2024
A good attendance at Holy Cross
Church for the Quizz Evening.Tough competition amongst
the groups-but an evening of socialising and good
fun! Many thanks to Robert,Roger and Wendy the
Quizzmasters, and all who supported the event!Much
appreciated! Diolch yn fawr!