The next concert will be in Gloucester Cathedral on Friday March 9 beginning at 7.30pm. The concert is in support of LINC and will celbrate the completion of the County Jenner Appeal which the choir started in 2009. To download a poster with all the details see Programme for 2012

Watch the Citizen and / or The Echo on Wednesday as the Photo and report about the Christmas Concert will be in.
Cheers
Pete

A huge thankyou to every member of the Choir for three excellent Concerts this Christmas.
Thanks to Ralph Barnes and Mike Haines and to all the soloists.
To Barry Woods for compereing and to the Ladies for their never failing support in producing 900 meals over the 3 days and t all the others who contributed in their own special ways.
Finally to our audiences, your support is much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at our Concerts during 2012 and again at our Christmas Concerts which in 2012 will be at The Churchdown Community Centre ( as always ) on 17th, 18th & 19th December.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Pete Wilson.
Chairman.

A huge thankyou to every member of the Choir for three excellent Concerts this Christmas.
Thanks to Ralph Barnes and Mike Haines and to all the soloists.
To Barry Woods for compereing and to the Ladies for their never failing support in producing 900 meals over the 3 days and t all the others who contributed in their own special ways.
Finally to our audiences, your support is much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at our Concerts during 2012 and again at our Christmas Concerts which in 2012 will be at The Churchdown Community Centre ( as always ) on 17th, 18th & 19th December.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Pete Wilson.
Chairman.

It was a great concert last night in the first of our three annual Christmas Concerts at Churchdown Community Centre. Tonight's concert is fully sold out but there are some tickets available for Wednesday 21st. Phone 01452 714360 or 01452 712553

Tickets for the three Christmas Concerts have gone extremely well. Monday and Tuesday night are nearly sold out but there are tickets for Wednesday night. To be sure of getting a ticket ring 01452 714360 or 01452 712553

AsBarry has said the Concert at The Colston Hall was stunning.
It was a real privilage to have been a small part of it.
I hope they raised a lot of money for "Cots for Tots".
Thanks to everyone,
Pete

Some of the choir members took part in a brilliant concert last Saturday night (Nov 19) in Bristol’s Colston Hall. Taking part were male choirs from Bristol, Somerset and Avon, Basingstoke, Cheddar and Churchdown. Unusually for a massed choir concert, all the songs with one exception were accompanied by an orchestra; the excellent Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, conducted by William Goodchild and, for the choir pieces, by Steve Daykin, MD of Bristol Male Voice Choir. The highlight for most was the brilliant violist 17 –year old Emil Huckle – Kleve, who electrified the audience with a performance of the evocative The Lark Ascending by R Vaughan Williams. The concert was in support of the Special Care Baby Unit at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol and was performed in front of a large and enthusiastic audience. Congratulations to all who organised such a splendid concert.

Some of the choir members took part in a brilliant concert last Saturday night (Nov 19) in Bristol’s Colston Hall. Taking part were male choirs from Bristol, Somerset and Avon, Basingstoke, Cheddar and Churchdown. Unusually for a massed choir concert, all the songs with one exception were accompanied by an orchestra; the excellent Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, conducted by William Goodchild and, for the choir pieces, by Steve Daykin, MD of Bristol Male Voice Choir. The highlight for most was the brilliant violist 17 –year old Emil Huckle – Kleve, who electrified the audience with a performance of the evocative The Lark Ascending by R Vaughan Williams. The concert was in support of the Special Care Baby Unit at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol and was performed in front of a large and enthusiastic audience. Congratulations to all who organised such a splendid concert.

Nottingham Tour.
Thankyou very much to all those who joined the tour to Nottingham.
Special thanks to the 30 choristers who under the direction of Ralph Barnes and the Music of Mike Haines performed two superb Concerts. Thanks also to Colin Acton for his work as Stage Manager.
Freindship and fun, was as always at the heart of the tour and it was great to have Ros and Lou with us to share our enjoyment.
Lovely people, lovely Hotel with great staff, great food and a bar that opened whenever required at whatever hour.
Thanks again, here's to next year.
Pete

The concert held on Saturday night (September 17) in Gloucester Cathedral was a resounding success. We were very proud to be amongst an array of talent such as; Gloucester Choral Society, The Gloucestershire Constabulary Band, the Cathedral Junior Choir and soloists William Armiger and Kathryn Skipp. The concert was in support of the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion and was attended by military personnel serving in this country and abroad. A full report of the concert will be carried on the website as soon as the final figures are in

Tickets for the next concert, in Gloucester Cathedral are going well and it looks as though it might be a sell out performance.

Tickets are on an unreserved basis so it is advisable to get to the cathedral as early as possible to ensure that you get a good seat.

Click the poster opposite to download a PDF version of the poster, which gives all the details of where you can buy tickets.

The concert at All Saint's Church, Pittville on Saturday July 30 proved to be a great success. Our sincere thanks go to soprano Sue Black and accompanist Len Morris for giving of their time freely for the East Africa Famine and Drought Appeal. Our thanks also go to Gloucestershire Echo and The Citizen for goving us such generous coverage. The result was a full church and a very happy concert

The lads will be up at the church of St Bartholemew in Churchdown tonight to scatter the ashes of the late Charlie Tomlin. Our Chaplain Marilyn Sharland will lead the short service which will begin around 7pm.

Last Monday night the choir recorded the hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy which will be used in a new presentation in Gloucester Cathedral as a backing tio a story told by a prisoner of war whose only touch with realitywas when he heard the men in the camp singing the hymn. This will be part of a new exhibition in the cathedral illustrating the stories of well - known Gloucestershire peolple.

The funeral of the late Eddie Wakefield, friend to many and a beautiful singer will take place at St Cathariine's Church, Gloucester on Thursday June 23 at 2pm.

Folks

It is wirth great sadness that we heard this week of the death of cherished friend and choir member Eddie Wakefield. After suffering for years with a debilitating illness, he passed away quietly at Sue Ryder Home.

We send our deepest condolences to Ros and all the family. Details of the funeral arrangements will be posted when they are available.

Cogratulations to two of our members, Ken Shaw and Malcolm Webb who are appearing in the Cotswold Savoyards production of Pirates of Penzance at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. Playing both pirates and policemen they are part of a strong chorus in this robust performance of the comic opera

Cogratulations to two of our members, Ken Shaw and Malcolm Webb who are appearing in the Cotswold Savoyards production of Pirates of Penzance at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. Playing both pirates and policemen they are part of a strong chorus in this robust performance of the comic opera

Cogratulations to two of our members, Ken Shaw and Malcolm Webb who are appearing in the Cotswold Savoyards production of Pirates of Penzance at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. Playing both pirates and policemen they are part of a strong chorus in this robust performance of the comic opera

We extend a warm welcome to the members and supporters of Aughton Male Voice Choir who are paying a two day visit to the area. We hope that they have a great concert tonight with the Forest of Dean MVC and thank them for a great concert last niight with us.

Great concert at Badgworth Church last Saturday night in support of Bagdgewor th Bells Appeal. The small party of entertainers comprised, Ralph Barnes, Vivian Nicholson, John Qualtrough, a lovely young lass from Cheltenham, Eleanor Fagan and young Josh Cottell, who surprised us all by opening the concert on alto sax playing Harlem Nocturne. The backbone of the eveing was our choir accompanist, Mike Haines who played and sang beautifully. As a result of this splendid a magnificent total of £500 was raised of the appeal

Hello all, We would love your support on Saturday 12th March; Holy Trinity Church in Badgeworth will be the venue for an evening of song, featuring John Qualtrough, Ralph Barnes, Vivien Nicholson and Eleanor Fagan, and featuring 11 year old Josh Cottell (remember him?)The performers will be accompanied by Mike Haines, who will also be singing. The evening is to be hosted by your very own Barry Woods, well known for his monologues and entertaining wit! Tickets are £5 and can be ordered on 01452 715034 or bought on the door.

Hi folks

The minutes from the December meeting are now on the Member's page. If members don't know how to get on the page please use the Contact us buttion on the right hand side of the screen on the home page

All those friends of the late Charlie Tomlin will be interested to read the tribute to him by his great friends Graham and Beryl Lawson. See Charlie Tomlin in the menu bar

Hi folks

The minutes for January are in the Members section. If you are unsure where that is then contact me through the Contact Page and I wlill send you the instructions.

All the members of the choir were sad to hear of the death of dear old Charlie Tomlin. Charlie had been a stalwart member of the choir for many years untll his illness and his move to be with friends in Westelton, before moving to a nursing home in Darsham, Suffolk

The funeral will take place in Darsham at the viilage church at 2pm. No flowers by request, but donations to Dr Barnados Homes

Hi folks.

Rehearsals are now underway to rehearse songs for the forthcoming conerts. These songs include - Bridge over troubled waters, You raise me up, American Trilogy, Moon River, Winds beneath my wings and other great sings.

Hi folks.

Rehearsals are now underway to rehearse songs for the forthcoming conerts. These songs include - Bridge over troubled waters, You raise me up, American Trilogy, Moon River, Winds beneath my wings and other great sings.

Hi folks.

Rehearsals are now underway to rehearse songs for the forthcoming conerts. These songs include - Bridge over troubled waters, You raise me up, American Trilogy, Moon River, Winds beneath my wings and other great sings.

Gentlemen,
Following the Wednesday Christmas Concert - Pete Brazil came back to the community centre because he got home to find he had the wrong Check Jacket.
In the pocket was a CITROEN CAR KEY the car from Warners in Cheltenham.
If you have the wrong Jacket and have lost your car key - fear not - i have it.
Pete Wilson

FOLKS. BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER THE PARTY ON MONDAY NIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. SO, MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.

Pete, yes three great concerts, and Josh has a wonderful voice, well done the spotting team who found this young man,can not make Monday nite her in doors still quite poorly and has given to me also, the trip to cornwall was cancelled on Friday night and today it took us 35 mins to get to church for this mornings service, tonight Nine Lessons and Carols was cancelled this afternoon.Merry Christmas everyone new year approaches,,Colin

Thank you to all the choir for making Josh so welcome at the concerts.He loved taking part, both as a soloist and sitting with the choir.If any of you have photos of Josh singing at the concerts, please could you let me know as we didn't take the camera!
Happy Christmas.

Fantastic !.
That's all that can be said of all three of our Christmas Concerts.
Thankyou to every one who helped to make them the success they were especially the Ladies who fed and watered over 700 people over the three nights.
Choristers and partners don't forget our Social Evening next Monday and that 2011 rehearsals start on 10th January.
Merry Christmas.
Pete Wilson.
Chairman

Gentlemen,
Thankyou very much for a great Christmas Concert on Monday 13th. Yet again we sent an audience home with a great sound ringing in their ears.
To the soloists,Jeff, Ralph, Josh and Mike - what is there to say except THANKYOU - you geve us a real treat. Only 2 nights to go.
Pete Wilson.
Chairman.

Tic kets for the 3 Christmas Concerts are going well. There are still some for all 3 nights, but Monday night is the most likely to have some.

To those unable to be at Bonnie Lad's service last Thursday, the tribute paid by his nephew Ralph Tailford is given under Special Notices in Meet the Choir

Many thanks to all the Choristers who made the effort to be at Bonnie Lad's funeral.
I think we gave him a great send off.
It justconfirmed what a great FAMILY the Churchdown Male Voice Choir is to be part of.
Thanks again.
Pete

Folks - the funeral of Bonnie Lad is at The Methodist Church, Tewkesbury(at the Cross) at 1pm on Thursday November 11. DJs will be worn.

The choir committee and all his friends are sad to announce the recent death of one of our dear members, Ron Simpson. Ron, known to many as Bonnie Lad, was a loyal and faithful choir member for many years and he and his wife Audrey were keen participants in all the social activities of the choir. May his soul rest in peace. Funeral arrangements will be posted here as soon as we have the details

Gentlemen, Thankyou for a brilliant Concert with The Band of The Blues & Royals at Cheltenham Town Hall on Saturday.
There have been many people saying how fantastic the evening was and that Cheltenham has never 'Let it's hair down' as much as it did on Saturday.
Thankyou to everyone who helped to make it possible.
We will soon be handing over a large donation to Help 4 Heroes.
Pete Wilson
Chairman
Churchdown Male Voice Choir.

The Choir would like to welcome John Oglethorpe who joined us for rehearsal tonight to give singing a try.
John we hope you're hooked.
We welcome new and experienced male singers.
Join us on Monday evenings at The Churchdown Community Centre , rehearsals start at 7.30pm.
Come and be part of our huge family - you won't be dissapointed.
Pete Wilson.
Chairman

Excellent concert last night at the Bacon Theatre under our new MD, Ralph Barnes. I am sure that the organisers the WI were very pleased with the result.

Please note: Tickets for the Blues and Royals can be obtained through Colin Acton on 01452 714360

THE CHOIR IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT RALPH BARNES HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE NEW MUSICAL DIRECTOR - WELL DONE RALPH

Congratulations to Ralph as new Musical Director - looking forward to an exciting new chapter in the choir's hisotry!

THE NEXT CONCERT WILL BE AT THE BACON THEATRE, DEAN CLOSE SCHOOL ON FRIDAY AUGUST 13. THIS WILL BE A FIRST FOR MANY OF US TO APPEAR IN THE GRAND SURROUNDINGS OF THE BACON THEATRE

Great Concert last night. Thankls to the efforts of a lot of people a grand total of £1,363 was taken.

Next concert will be in the Bacon Theatre -see programme for details.

NEXT CONCERT - CHURCHDOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE - SATURDAY JULY 31 AT 7.30PM. TICKETS £6 FROM COLIN ACTON ON 01452 714360

Brilliant concert at St Barnabs and the choir was delighted to perform to a packed church. Thank you to the organiseers who had worked hard to sell so many tickets

The choir 's next concert is in Churchdown Community Centre on Saturday July 31 at 7.30 - see Programme Page

Our next concert is at St Barnabas Church, Gloucester on FRIDAY JULY 16 at 7.30pm. The featured soloist will be contralto HAYLEY THOMAS from Ross on Wye, who will be singng a range of songs, from Ave Maria to Can't help loving you. See 2010 Programme for details.

Our next concert is at St Barnabas Church, Gloucester next FRIDAY JULY 16 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 with concessions £5 (see details in 2101 Programme)

In some newspapers there is a report that our Concert at St Barnabas with Hayley Thomas as Soloist is tonight.
This is of course a mistake - The Concert is on Friday 16th July.
Cheers
Pete

About 15 choir members turned upat the crematorium for the late Don (Rocker) Jones. The service was taken by the Rev. Tim Newcome and in his address he spoke warmly of the friendship he had enjoyed with Don, and how Don had been quite happy 'putting the world to rights’ over a pint of beer.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, a pillar of the rugby community and a friend to all. May his soul rest in peace.

Don ( Rocker ) Jones Funeral.
The Funeral will take place at Gloucester Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd June at 11am.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Trevone House, Denmark Road.

We are sad to announce the death of another former choir member. Don Jones, always known as Rocker, has sadly died this week. Details of his funeral will be posted here are soon as they are known. May his soul rest in peace.

Hi Gents,
I have been informed of the death of a former Choir Member from the 1980's.
His name is Ronald Cramer and he passed away on 26th May.
If you remember Ronald and you'd like to attend his funeral it's at Gloucester Crematorium on 7th June at 2.30pm.
I'll be back on 14th June.
Cheers
Pete

Hi folks
As It is holiday there will be no rehearsal on Monday May 31. The next meeting on Monday June 7 will be accompanied by sandwiches furnished by the htree Birthday Boys.

The funeral of Choir Founder Member Mike Smart will take place at The Gloucester Crematorium on Thursday 27th May at 3pm.
The family has requested that as many Choir Members attend as possible and join the family afterwards at The Churchdown Club for refreshments.
The Choir recording of 'Speed Your Journey' will be played as the family leave the crematorium and they say it would be nice to have choir members joining in.
Thankyou.
Pete Wilson

Sad news I am afraid lads. Our only founder member Mike Smart died yesterday following a battle against cancer. Mike was an enthusiastic member and a valuable bass. I will keep everyone in touch with the funeral arrangements.
May his soul rest in peace.

Great concert last night and now we can look forward to the EAMVC concert in Cheltenham Town Hall on Saturday June 19. The compere then will be Dick Brice, who made such a hit at the Haiti Concert in February.

I CAN NOT OPEN THE SITE SO AM NOT ABLE TO UP-DATE AT PRESENT, THE NEXT CONCERT IS AT CHELTENHAM TOWN HALL ON JUNE 19 WITH THE EAMVC

Poscode for Holy trinity Church is GL2 0AJ

Gentlemen,
Rehearsal on Monday 10th May will consist of a complete sing through of the concert programme for Holy Trinity Longlevens ( 15th May ).
Cheers.
Pete

Hello Gents,
Just a reminder that we will be rehearsing on Bank Holiday Monday if you are available.
Ralph will be there and Mike Haines will be accompanist.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Cheers.
Pete

Hi Gentlemen.
Please note that the concert with The Gurkhas at Cheltenham Town Hall is on Wednesday November 3rd - not Wednesday November 9th as shown elsewhere.
Cheers
Pete

Hi folks
Not e for members
For rehearsal on Monday 19 april can you bring with you Steal Away and Goin' Home

We have now welcomed the two men, David Jones and Maike Haines, who will be sharing the job of accompanying the choir in the future. There are many exciting concerts coming up and we wish them many happy years of music making with us.

Tonight we welcone our new accompanists - David Jones and Mike Haines. We hope that they enjoy their time with us and we look forward to many happy years of music making. At the same time we wish to thank Pam Taverner for her 13 years spent with the choir - Thanks Pam. We are sure we will be seeing you in the future at our concerts.

Sadly we learned today that Glen Gaston, a long serving member of the choir has died after a prolonged spell of ill health. Details of funeral arrangements will be posted at a later date

Members - see Members page for music to bring to rehearsals

There is soon to be a meeting with a representative from the world-famous Band of the Blues and Royals to discuss the concert we are to stage with them on September 11. This concert should be one of the highlights of the year.

Thankyou to everyone who attended the AGM.
Providing the rest of the committee agree i will publish the decisions of the committee on the Notice Board next Monday ( 22nd Feb )
Cheers.
Pete

It was a great concert on Monday night and our thanks go to Dick Brice for his songs, his humour and his sincerity.
Despite having less than two weeks to stage the concert a profit of over £1100 was a stupenous results and says a lot for the generosity and compassion of Gloucestershire folk.