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RETURN TO NEWBURY

Saturday 30th April 2022 was a wonderful evening, packed with fine music and song. Once again the generous folk of Newbury ventured out in good number after the collective lockdown to…

FAREWELL TO ‘THE WELSH PRINCE OF LAUGHTER’

Llandaff Cathedral was the scene of a bittersweet event on 23rd February 2022. A large congregation or, should it be audience, attended the funeral of Wyn Calvin MBE in the form…

AGAINST ALL THE ODDS

CMDC were delighted to present their first concert for two years on Saturday 19th February in Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury. All of those taking part had their travel plans disrupted by…

THANK YOU JOHN

Our recent practice at Cwmafan enabled us to say thank you to our recently retired Honorary General Secretary, John Rees Davies. The Chairman Peter Evans, thanked John for his 15…

SAD LOSS FOR US ALL

We are extremely sad to announce the passing of our much loved and respected President Wyn Calvin. He, together with his wife Carole was actively involved with the choir since its…

EVERYTHING COMES TO THOSE WHO WAIT

Looking forward to a full rehearsal on Sunday January 30th at Cwmafan and to getting re-acquainted with Rhiannon our new Musical Director. We shall be preparing for our Shrewsbury concert on…

FAREWELL AND THANKS TO SHEENAGH

The Choir's last full rehearsal of 2021 was held on Sunday December 5th under the direction of Elaine, our Deputy Conductor. This replaced what in normal times would have been our…

CHOIR HONOURS FORMER MUSICAL DIRECTOR

At the choir's latest practice held on Sunday Oct 31st, a new Vice President was appointed in the person of Elaine Robbins our former M.D. In presenting Elaine with an illuminated…

APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MUSICAL DIRECTOR

The committee of CMDC are pleased to announce that our long serving and much respected former Musical Director Elaine Robbins has agreed to serve as Deputy MD as well as continuing…

TWO RED LETTER DAYS IN ONE FOR C.M.D.C.

Sunday August 15th 2021 saw two major events in the life of the choir. Firstly, a return to a full rehearsal after 18 months, and secondly the first whole choir rehearsal…