Our Committee
Ben Chester-Master
Chairman and Baritone
Ben is a man of many passions, balancing his role as chairman of the Blaenavon Male Voice Choir with aviation, motorcycling and building 3/4 scale replicas of WW 2 fighter aircraft. Other interests include writing and of course, singing.
For him, joining this Welsh Male Voice Choir, as a Baritone, was the culmination of a long held ambition and his love for the Borderlands of Wales.
Ben is delighted to be part of the Choir’s growth and development.
Geraint York
Secretary and Baritone
Geraint York, the secretary of the Blaenavon Male Voice Choir, is deeply rooted in the choir's traditions, with his family spanning three generations of active members. This connection reflects a longstanding commitment to the choir and highlights the deep cultural and familial ties within the group. As secretary, Geraint plays a crucial role in handling the administrative tasks of the choir, such as maintaining records, organizing meetings, and managing communication between members and the leadership team.
Tim Phillips
Treasurer and Top Tenor
Tim plays a vital role in managing the financial health of the choir. This involves overseeing the choir’s budget, tracking income and expenses, and ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately.
Antony Yemm
Fundraising and Sponsorship and Baritone
Antony Yemm, the Fundraising and Sponsorship Manager for Blaenavon Male Voice Choir, is instrumental in driving wider support and securing vital resources, enabling the choir to grow from strength to strength. With a strong background in management, Antony ensures the choir's sustainability and continued success.
Eric Watson
Financial Secretary and Baritone / 2nd Tenor
Eric provides financial management support
Daniel Davies
Patrons Officer and Bass
Daniel serves as the crucial bridge between the choir and its supporters, fostering relationships that enhance community engagement and financial backing. This role involves cultivating and maintaining positive connections with patrons and sponsors,
Mike Tanner
Welfare Officer and Baritone
The welfare officer addresses any concerns related to member welfare, such as mental health, emotional support, and interpersonal dynamics within the choir.
Gwillym Leek
Committee Member and Top Tenor
Mike Clarke
Librarian / Social Media and Bass
Mike Clarke, our librarian and social media/webmaster. In addition to managing the choir's music library and handling its online presence, Mike is also a former scrum-half and loves to travel. His work to grow our Facebook presence to well over 3 thousand followers is a testament to the hard work and his attitude to every session we have.
Lawrence Worsley
Public Relations / Webmaster / IT and Second Tenor
Lawrence is focused on public relations as well as driving our online presence.
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