Long Service award – David PINHAY (35 years)

Long Service award – Roy GARSIDE (10 years)

Long Service award – Dennis MOSES (10 years)

Long Service award – Ronald EYRE (10 years)

Long Service award – David BEATTIE (10 years)

Long Service award – Frederick HIGMAN (40 years)

Long Service award – David MEDLYN (20 years)

Visit to Burry Port, South Wales
11th – 13th April 2008

Forty five members and 57 supporters repaid last year’s visit to Cornwall of the Burry Port MVC. The only hotel in the area capable of accommodating this number was The Ivybush Royal Hotel in Carmarthen, some 15 miles from Burry Port. As the concert on the Saturday included both choirs, Nankersey was joined in the hotel by Burry Port on the Friday evening for a rehearsal followed by significant singing (and drinking!) in the Hotel bar. Several Burry Port wives and partners also attended and a jolly time was had by all. On the Saturday morning after breakfast our party had the choice of staying in Carmarthen (a busy county town with a covered market and interesting shops) or going on a mini-excursion to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, returning via the scenic Towy valley arriving back at the hotel in time to explore Carmarthen briefly. After an early dinner, our two coaches eventually managed to arrive at the Burry Port Memorial Hall for the concert performance. This was graced with the presence of Cheryl Rosevear (soprano) who captivated her audience as our guest artiste displaying tremendous talent and vivacity. The main beneficiary of the concert was the Llanelli Gateway Club. After the splendid provision of refreshments by the Burry Port ladies at the Royal British Legion club, the Choir and supporters returned to Carmarthen thoroughly happy with the evening’s efforts. Sunday morning saw us paying a brief visit to Cardiff Bay before returning to Cornwall.

Cheryl Rosevear

The following Members were awarded Long service certificates.

Sidney Bryant – 30 years

David Tucker – 15 years

Brian Brewer – 40 years

Roger Furse – 35 years

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The following Members were awarded Long service certificates.

Mr Len Simpson 30 years

Mr Edward James 30 years

Mr Alan Wills 40 years

Mr Owen Hooker 45 years

Mr Alan Jory 10 Years

Mr Leslie Hodge 35 Years

Congratulations to all of them!

During the year Nankersey have performed the length and breadth of Cornwall from Penzance to Davidstow.

Particular Highlights

The visit of Burry Port Male Choir ( S. Wales) in April. Our visitors enjoyed a solo performance in Truro Cathedral and were joined by Nankersey at Redruth Methodist Church. Nankersey will return the visit in 2008.

Later in April the Choir visited the Eden Project and performed (without jackets!) in the Temperate Zone Biome much to the delight of the visitors as well as the resident birds who welcomed the chance to join in.

May saw the Choir participating in the much acclaimed Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival in which choirs from around the globe appeared , both in the Hall for Cornwall and at Regional Galas throughout Cornwall.

Our usual Summer Fete was held in August at the Gyllingdune Gardens in Falmouth and proved to be highly successful as were our Harvest Festival in September and the Christmas Draw in December.

Elaine, our Musical Director led the “Trelawny Choir” to New Zealand for a tour which was well received and enjoyed by all . Several of our Choir went on this trip of a lifetime.

Active choir membership is now 68 and we are still attracting new members. Why not come along to one of our “Open Evenings”?