Rhos Male Voice Choir

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Rehearsals are held on Mondays at the Stiwt Theatre, Rhos, and Thursdays at Capel Bethel, Ponciau, between 7.15pm and 9pm.
Visitors are welcome but please contact us to make sure the rehearsal is going ahead to avoid a wasted trip!

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Registered Charity Number 507790

A video we have prepared to wish Wrexham AFC all the best ahead of the coming season. Thanks also to Wrexham Lager for hosting the choir recently.
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Rhos Male Voice Choir is from the village of Rhosllannerchrugog (Rhos), some five miles south-west of Wrexham, North Wales. Formed in 1891 the choir has, since then, been in the forefront of male voice singing. It is widely recognised as being one of Wales' foremost choirs and its record in the competitive field is second to none.

"It was once said that if blood could sing, it would have to be out of someone from Rhos."


Ever since Richard Mills formed Rhos Male Voice Choir in 1891 it has given pleasure to countless thousands  who have heard the unique sound of the choir. Its recordings have reached a wide audience the world over and, coupled with many overseas tours, the choir's name has become Rhos Male Voice Choir 1938synonymous with male voice choir singing of standing. Rhos has a population of about 9,000 people and singing  has always played an important part in village life. The village has three male voice choirs, two mixed choirs, a ladies choir and each of its schools has a choir - singing to the people of Rhos is most important. It was once said that if blood could sing, it would have to be out of someone from Rhos. Over the years the choir has undertaken many overseas tours taking their music to countries such as America, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. They have performed at many well-known venues, namely the Chicago Opera House, the Liederhalle in Stuttgart, Birmingham Town Hall, the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool and London's Royal Albert Hall to name but a few. In the competitive field, Rhos Male Voice Choir has achieved first prize at the National Eisteddfod of Wales many times, won at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod several times, twice won the BBC Radio Choir of the Year competition, been successful in the HTV Festival of Welsh Choral Music and won the Gold Award for the best choir at the Glarner Music Festival in Switzerland where they defeated 112 other choirs. The choir won the inaugural Melody Music Golden Nightingale Male Choir Competition at the Bournemouth International Centre. They received a cheque for £3,500, a cup and the specially commissioned "Golden Nightingale" statue. Rhos Male Voice choir 1967Rhos Male Voice Choir  has appeared before Royalty on many occasions and has taken part in a Royal Command Performance. Rhos Male Voice Choir is heard frequently on Classic FM and were featured in a recording released by the radio station not so long ago. Television appearances have been many and the choir has performed with artistes such as Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins and Gwyn Hughes Jones. In addition they have sung with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Baerum Symphony Orchestra from Norway and with most of Britain's top Brass Bands. They have  also released many recordings of their own and were also featured on a disc to publicise the 1999 Rugby World Cup which was distributed to 240 radio stations worldwide. From the comments choir officials and members receive following concerts it is evident that the choir has a warm place in the hearts of music lovers over a very wide area - both in Britain and abroad. The aim is the same whether it be in a small village chapel or hall or in a prestigious concert venue and that aim is to give enjoyment to the countless numbers who come to hear them and also to those who listen on radio, television or through recordings. Many comment on the choir's large repertoire which includes hymn tunes, songs from the shows and operatic pieces, in fact music from a very wide spectrum.

Musical Director: James Llewelyn Jones B Mus (Hons). M Mus.
James Llewelyn Jones - Musical Director & ConductorJames' passion for choral music was enriched at a young age singing in both The Four Counties Youth Choir and The Sirenian Singers, Wrexham. He was also a member of the National Youth Choir's of both Wales and Great Britain, he was a founder member of the National Chamber Choir. His musical education continued in Birmingham where he gained his B Mus (Hons) and MMus degrees with distinction.James conducted the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain for 11 years, where his initiatives saw the formation of the National Children’s Training Choir and also Dulce Corum (the National Girls’ Chamber Choir of Great Britain).He has conducted some of the world's leading childrens' choirs including the European Union Children’s Chorus, Hungary; the Canzonetta Children’s Choirs of Manchester – formally the Manchester Boys’ Choir; the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, Chicago and has undertaken several invitations from the Toronto Children’s Chorus - firmly regarded as the foremost children's ensemble.In 2006, James succeeded D. Clive Griffiths M.B.E as Director of Côr Meibion Canoldir, Birmingham. Under his direction the choir have achieved an outstanding record of success in the competitive arena. Two 1st prizes at the Jersey International Choral Festival, including the jury's award for best musical interpretation, when Sir David Willcocks said of Canoldir, “This is how Male Voice Choirs should, but rarely do sound.” Three 1st prizes followed in 2011, at Europe's largest male choral festival in Cornwall. James was commended by the international jury for his innovative competitive programming and the choir’s unique style and consistently high, technically assured performance. In November 2014 Canoldir triumphed again winning the North Wales Choral Festival in Llandudno.James has toured extensively throughout Europe and to America, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Notable performances in the Cathedrals of Barcelona; Notre Dame, Paris; St. Mary's, Sydney; St. Stephen's, Brisbane and St. Mark's Basilica, Venice.
He is in demand as a choral clinician and workshop leader. At the invitation of International Choral Federations he has undertaken workshops in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Auckland and in Vancouver, Toronto and Chicago following a successful visit in 2008 when he conducted a massed symposium of over 400 children for the Glen Ellyn Children’s Choirs, Chicago.
James has also had the honour of being a guest conductor with the City of Birmingham Symphony Youth Chorus, and under his direction the Senior Choirs and Chamber Choir from Edgbaston High School for Girls’ performed to great acclaim and appeared as Guest Artistes for Hayley Westenra’s ‘Christmas Wishes Concert’ at Symphony Hall.
He is the Musical Director of The Midlands Hospitals' Choir and The Phoenix Singers, Bournville.
James is delighted to be immersing himself, once again, in the rich choral traditions of the area. He is thoroughly enjoying working with the choir and getting to know all the singers and he is most grateful to the chaps and their families for the warm welcome they have given him.

Accompanist and Assistant Musical Director: Kevin Whitley B.Mus (Hons) ALCM MBA
Kevin WhitelyBorn in Wrexham, organist and pianist, Kevin was appointed choir accompanist in 1995 and is also deputy Musical Director. Kevin was appointed Acting Musical Director 2015 before being appointed to Musical Director of Flint Male Voice Choir in April 2016.Kevin is also accompanist of Choral Variations, a mixed choir from Llangollen. Kevin graduated with Honours in Music from the University of Wales, Cardiff in 1995. While studying there he accompanied the University Choir for two consecutive years. He studied organ with Roger Fisher and has played the organ at St David’s Hall in Cardiff for Mahler’s Symphony No 8. He also has been guest organist at St Collen’s Church, Llangollen and St Giles Church, Wrexham, for works including Stainer’s Crucifixion, The Last Supper and Handel’s Messiah, and is currently organist at St James Church, Rhosddu, Wrexham and St. Mary’s, Ruabon. He has achieved an Advanced Certificate in piano performance and a ALCM Diploma.Kevin has undertaken a vast array of TV and Radio performances, appearing on S4C, ITV and BBC television and radio including several live broadcasts. He has produced a CD of songs from the shows and ballads entitled ‘Fingers in the Sky.’Kevin is in great demand as an accompanist and has worked with some top artists including Katherine Jenkins, Luis Gomes, Meinir Wyn Roberts, Willard Wight, Bryn Terfel and the late Harry Secombe (to name but a few).

Associate Accompanists:
Mrs Heather Howell
Mr Christopher Enston
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Are you interested in joining us? Just call in to one of our rehearsals! If you just want to sit at the back and listen to start with, that’s fine. If you’d rather get stuck in straight away, go for it!

You don't need to be an opera singer or even be able to read music. We have members of all ages and backgrounds who are passionate about singing and enjoy singing.

Please contact us if you want to have a chat before hand and make sure you take a look at the rest of the website to get an idea of what we’re all about.
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The choir is available for bookings for all kinds of concerts and occasions.

We undertake TV / Radio performances at local and national levels and can provide corporate and after-dinner entertainment.

We can provide a complete show, including solo artists, or use soloists of your choice.

Performances are on a pre determined fee paying basis. Over the years the choir has been involved directly or indirectly with many local and national charities, when special fees and arrangements have been made to help the deserving cause.

We have a specially formed committee willing to share its vast experiences of arranging profitable concerts and events.

Simply contact us below so that we can discuss your requirements.

Watch our video to find out more about us.

Phil and Di Monslow

Brilliant concert. Great sound. Stiwt acoustics awesome. Choir is top notch and Menna Cazel's soprano voice was up there with the 'best'. Haven't heard 'Amens' and 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau sung better.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Congrats to everyone.

D Dale

I would just like to say I was at the St David's concert last night at the Stiwt for the first time and I thought the tone and the balance of the voices was amazing. Great concert. I would also say that Menna Cazel (guest soloist) was fantastic.

Ted Gittins

What a tremendous performance given by the Choir! The accolades were ringing out during the interval and afterwards. It said much that the applause did not cease until the last Choir member had left the auditorium. The repertoire was perfect for the occasion...

J Price Laverty

...I was blown away by your performance...I was impressed by how tight you were rhythmically, how crisp the harmonies were and how controlled the dynamic movement was, not to mention you have some powerful singers. It was a sincerely emotive experience and the whole atmosphere, from the make up of the room (Stiwt Theatre) to the curation of the programme, was magic...it was a deeply personal experience for me and I will never forget it.

J Green

Thank you so much for your wonderful performance...the memory will stay us forever. It was truly special.

D Diprose

On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to thank you all for such a wonderful performance. You were very much the highlight of the evening and the main talking point throughout! So thank you so, so much for making it a magical and memorable evening.

M Batinich
Group Leader of 20+ American tourists

You don’t know how wonderful it was to see and hear the lads sing last night. It was the highlight of my trip and everyone, I mean EVERYONE, loved the performance.

H Wynne

Thank you so very much for very kindly allowing me to bring my US friends to see the rehearsals on Monday evening. It was an absolutely amazing experience and proved to be the highlight of our friends' stay in the UK. I can only describe the joining of the voices in the choir as heavenly and must confess that a tear came to my eye when the choir performed the hymn at the end of the rehearsal; it was truly awesome. My husband and I enjoyed it so much that we've booked some tickets for the annual concert...we're really looking forward to it.

Mr and Mrs Caton

We were all totally thrilled, delighted, and blessed with the whole event (Annual Concert)...So professionally put together. So expertly performed by everyone...We plan to come again and continue to support such a dedicated and quality choir...A worthy choir of top-class quality!

Mr and Mrs Goodchild, East Sussex

We now understand why the Rhos Male Voice Choir is considered to be the premier choir in Wales. From the very start, the whole performance was electrifying...we had no idea how powerful the performance might be. Many thanks for an unforgettable evening.

A Lightman, Leeds

Thank you for the wonderful evening at Ripon Cathedral tonight. It was a truly memorable occasion - with a lovely programme. The choir and the soloists (inc duet & quartet) were excellent. My friend and I just had the most wonderful evening at that magical concert.

     

D Parry

Probably the best Annual Concert ever. Awesome! The guest artistes were exceptional. What an atmosphere. Loved the African bit! The concert was the second brilliant event today -following the result of the earlier match!!

S Allan

I was...at your concert at Shrewsbury School on Friday night (28th)- just wanted to say how very powerful and satisfying your performances were- wonderful sound and commitment to the music. Felt really enriched listening to you. Thank you! Best wishes for many more wonderful concerts.

  • RMVC Secretary, Bwthyn Pen-Y-Maes, Trefechan, Penycae, Wrecsam LL14 1UE

  • £12.50
  •  12/04/2024 07:00 PM
  •   St Giles Church, Wrexham, UK

See poster for details.

  • £15
  •  22/06/2024 07:00 PM
  •   Stiwt Theatre

Join us for an evening to celebrate Welsh voices, including all-female group Sorela, folk band Hen Fegin and singer Linda Griffiths.

  •  27/03/2024 09:13 AM
  •   St George’s church, Ypres

A FREE concert during our visit to Ypres (Ieper).

  • £12.50
  •  08/03/2024 07:30 PM
  •   Maidment Building, Shrewsbury School

Join us at this wonderfully intimate performing space.

  • £12
  •  02/03/2024 07:00 PM
  •   Stiwt Theatre, Rhosllannerchrugog

Join us for our St David's day concert with fantastic soprano, Menna Cazel. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

  • £10
  •  26/01/2024 07:00 PM
  •   St Margarets Church and Community Hall, Chester road, Wrexham

Tickets available via Rosemarie Williams on 07900 680461.

  •  14/12/2023 06:00 PM
  •   Capel Bethel, Chapel Street, Ponciau, Wrexham, UK

Come and join us for our Christmas concert. Advance ticket sales have now closed - limited tickets available on the night.

  •  07/12/2023 07:00 PM
  •   Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, UK

Concert in aid of Hospice of the Good Shepherd. More details via hospice website.

  • £25
  •  23/11/2023 07:30 PM
  •   William Aston Hall, Wrexham

Christmas Concert in aid of Nightingale House.

  • £10
  •  18/11/2023 07:30 PM
  •   Penyffordd and Penymynydd Royal British Legion

Charity concert in aid of Marie Curie. Tickets available at venue or by calling Lisa on 07808 180826.

  • £10
  •  28/10/2023 07:00 PM
  •   Oliver Jones Memorial Hall, Dolywern

Tickets available at 5am on 28th September onwards.

  • £8
  •  26/10/2023 08:15 PM
  •   St John's Methodist Church, Llandudno

Tickets £8 cash on the door. Doors open 7:30pm.

  •  14/10/2023 07:30 PM
  •   St Dunawd's Church, Bangor-on-Dee
  •  16/09/2023 06:00 PM
  •   St Agatha's, Rectory Lane,, Llanymynech
  •  18/07/2023 06:00 PM
  •   The Venue, Park Hall Stadium, Burma Road, Whittington, Oswestry, UK

Pre-match singing.

  • £10
  •  01/07/2023 07:00 PM
  •   Trinity Presbyterian Church of Wales, King Street, Wrexham

Joint concert with Cantorion Rhos. Tickets available by calling numbers on poster.

  • £14.5
  •  17/06/2023 07:00 PM
  •   St John's Church Church St Rhosymedre, Cefn-mawr Wrexham LL14 3EA

Concert in aid of church. Tickets available from church.

  •  19/05/2023 07:00 PM
  •   Shrewsbury School Maidment Building
  •  31/03/2023 07:30 PM
  •   Stiwt Theatre, Rhos

Private function.

  • £15
  •  19/03/2023 07:00 PM
  •   Minsterley Parish Hall

Minsterley & District Eisteddfod Concert

  •  04/03/2023 07:00 PM
  •   Stiwt Theatre, Rhos

St David's Day concert featuring Northop Silver Band.

  • £5
  •  16/12/2022 07:00 PM
  •   Capel Bethel, Chapel Street, Ponciau, Wrexham, UK

Come and join us for our Christmas concert. Please visit our 'Shop' section to buy tickets.

  • £20
  •  08/12/2022 07:30 PM
  •   Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, UK
  • £18
  •  03/12/2022 07:30 PM
  •   St Giles Parish Church, Wrexham
  •  08/10/2022 07:00 PM
  •   St John The Baptist Church, Meols
  •  27/08/2022 07:00 PM
  •   Stiwt Theatre

Raising funds for music education in local schools

  •  18/06/2022 12:00 PM
  •   Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham, UK

We'll be performing at this event at approximately 12.15 at the bandstand.

  •  16/06/2022 07:00 PM
  •   Mostyn Street, Llandudno, UK
  •  28/05/2022 12:00 PM
  • £12
  •  22/04/2022 07:30 PM
  •   Parkgate Clubhouse
  •  02/10/2021 06:30 PM
  •   Coleg Cambria Yale Campus, Wrexham

Doors open 6.30pm. Choir will be appearing in this concert.

  •  21/03/2020 07:00 PM
  •   Oliver Jones Memorial Hall, Dolywern, LL20 7BA

In aid of St John's Church Development Fund, Pontfadog. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Tickets also available from Pontfadog Post Office.

  •  29/02/2020 07:00 PM
  •   Stiwt Theatre, Rhos

Our Annual St David's Day concert. This year, we will be joined by Cardiff Singer of the Year Finalist, Angharad Lyddon. Tickets £10 until 31/1/20, £12 thereafter.

  •  28/02/2020 07:30 PM
  •   Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury

Please contact Shrewsbury School for tickets.

  •  24/01/2020 08:00 PM
  •   Saith Seren, Chester Street, Wrexham

An informal evening with the Choir. Please contact Saith Seren for tickets.

  • £15
  •  15/12/2019 02:30 PM
  •   St Georges Hall, Lime Street, Liverpool, UK
  •  12/12/2019 07:30 PM
  •   Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, UK
  •  07/12/2019 07:30 PM
  •   St Giles Church, Wrexham, UK

We return once again to support this wonderful local charity. Tickets can be bought via Nightingale House Hospice and website.

  •  02/11/2019 07:00 PM
  •   William Aston Hall, Wrexham

Trystan Llyr Griffiths and Sian James will be our special guests at this year's concert.

  •  21/09/2019 07:00 PM
  •   Chester Cathedral, Chester, UK
  •  14/09/2019 07:30 PM
  •   Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon
  •  13/07/2019 06:00 PM
  •   St Agatha, Llanymynech
  • £12.50
  •  15/06/2019 07:30 PM
  •   United Reformed Church, Neston, UK
  •  18/05/2019 07:00 PM
  •   St Leonard's Church, Seaford

Start time TBC

  •  23/04/2019 06:00 PM
  •   Atlantica Oasis Hotel, Limassol

Time TBC.

  •  20/04/2019 06:00 PM
  •   Eleouthkia Park, Paphos

Cyprus Tour Concert - with Achord Community Choir and guests. Please visit https://www.achord.website/index.php/component/eventbooking/concert/153-achord-and-rhos-male-voice-choir-2?Itemid=256 for more details

  •  19/04/2019 06:00 PM
  •   Terra e Mare Restaurant, Limassol

Cyprus Tour Concert - with Achord Community Choir and guests. Please visit https://www.achord.website/index.php/component/eventbooking/concert/152-achord-and-rhos-male-voice-choir?Itemid=256 for more details.

  •  24/03/2019 07:00 PM
  •   Village Hall, Minsterley, Shrewsbury, UK
  • £12
  •  02/03/2019 07:00 PM
  •   Stiwt Theatre, Rhos

An exciting evening planned to celebrate St David's Day with our guests, North Wales Opera Studio. Order your tickets before 31st January 2019 to secure the early bird price of £10 per ticket.

  • £10
  •  01/03/2019 07:30 PM
  •   Shrewsbury School
  • £10
  •  17/02/2019 02:30 PM
  •   Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold

Joint concert between Rhos Male Voice Choir and Northop Silver Band. Tickets available by emailing northopsilverband@mail.com, phoning 07712 456826 or on the door.

  •  13/12/2018 03:00 PM
  •   Chester Town Hall, Northgate Street, Chester, UK

Christmas concert in aid of Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

  •  01/12/2018 07:30 PM
  •   St Giles Church, Wrexham, UK

Annual Christmas Concert raising much needed funds for local hospice, Nightingale House.

  •  25/11/2018 07:00 PM
  •   St Hilary's Church, Erbistock
  •  20/10/2018 07:30 PM
  •   Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock Male Choir 50th Anniversary Concert

  •  13/10/2018 07:00 PM
  •   William Aston Hall, Wrexham

Join us for our Annual Concert, featuring Tra Bo Dau (Rhys Meirion and Aled Wyn Davies). We'll also be commemorating the end of the First World War with special items.

  • £5
  •  05/10/2018 08:00 PM
  •   18 Chester Street, Wrexham, UK

We're thrilled to be able to return to the Saith Seren after a great evening back in January. Tickets can be bought by contacting the Saith Seren - 01978 447006.

  •  06/09/2018 07:30 PM
  •   Ramada Hotel, Wrexham
  •  28/07/2018 12:00 PM

Time TBC

  •  15/07/2018 07:30 PM
  •   St Agatha's Church, Llanymynech
  • £10
  •  12/05/2018 07:30 PM
  •   United Reformed Church, Neston, United Kingdom

Concert organised by Neston Rotary Club in aid of Rotary charities. Tickets available from Allister's Opticians, 9 The Cross, Neston.

  •  22/03/2018 07:30 PM
  •   Nr Llangollen

Private function

  • £18.50
  •  24/02/2018 07:00 PM
  •   Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester

Featuring: Ryan Davies (Tenor) Rhos Male Voice Choir Cor Ger Y Ffin

  • £15
  •  09/02/2018 07:30 PM
  •   Floral Pavilion, New Brighton

Singing a mix of traditional Welsh classics, contemporary hits and well loved show songs. This award winning choir promises a night of pure indulgence.

  • £4
  •  26/01/2018 07:30 PM
  •   Saith Seren, Wrecsam

Noson o hwyl a chanu. http://www.saithseren.org.uk/

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President, Life President, Life Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and Patrons

If anyone would like to become a patron of the choir, please get in contact. We'd love to hear from you!

President
Mr David Ethelston
Garth
Life President
Mr Colin Jones
Rhos
Life VP
Mr & Mrs A Davies
Granada
Life VP
Mr Huw Davies
Stone
Life VP
Mr Colin Jones
Rhos
Life VP
Mr David G Jones
Wrexham
Life VP
Mr W Tudor Jones
Rhos
Life VP
Miss Mary Lufkin
USA
Life VP
Mrs Gisela Neyer
Switzerland
Life VPMr James DaviesPonciau
Life VP
Mr John DaviesWrexham
Life VP
Mr David LloydPonciau
Life VP
Mr David ScottPenycae
VP
Mr Les Chamberlain
Wrexham
VP
Susan Elan Jones MP
Ponciau
VP
Mr W Pryce Griffiths
Wrexham
VP
Mr John W Hughes
Wrexham
VP
Mr Gwilym E Humphreys
Bangor
VP
Dr Hugh G Jones
Cardiff
VP
Mr Martyn D Jones
Wrexham
VP
Mark Lewis Jones
London
VP
Baron Kinnock of Bedwellty

VP
Mr Ian Lucas MP
Wrexham
VP
Dr John Marek
Wrexham
VP
Stifyn Parri              
Cardiff
VP
Ms Caryl Parry Jones

VP
Judge Viv Reeves
Wrexham
VPDyfed Thomas                
Llangollen
VP
Mr Jim Taylor
Seaford
VP
Mr Malcolm Walker
Broxton
VPLlyr Williams                
Wrexham
Patron
Mr & Mrs Attwater
Utkinton
P
Mr Roger Berry
Wrexham
P
Mr & Mrs J M Davies
Llangollen
P
Mr Eric Filmore
Rhos
P
Mr G S Hughes
Rhos
P
Mr Bryan Hurst
Ruabon
P
John Hughes
Wrexham
P
Mrs Jane Johnson
Nr Wrexham
P
Mr John P Jones
Wrexham
P
Mr G G Lewis
Wrexham
P
Mrs E Lloyd Davies
Stourbridge
P
Mr Keith Manuel
Rhyl
P
Mr & Mrs Peter Mills
Paignton
P
Mr & Mrs M A Morris
Nercwys
P
Mrs Susan Pownall
Mollington
P
Mrs Angela Priestley
Wrexham
P
Mr & Mrs G Randall
Stockport
P
Mr Sam Roberts
Wrexham
P
Mrs O Edwards and Mr W G Samuel
Wrexham
P
Ms Val Cooper and Mr Alan Siddall
Radcliffe
P
Mr & Mrs W T Thomas
Gresford
P
Mrs Eileen Williams
Blacon
P
Mr & Mrs R Wynne
Wrexham
PMr Eric PritchardChester

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