At the recent Annual General Meeting, Janet Knight was elected as new Chairlady and Janice Spearing stepped in to the role of Secretary. The outgoing Chairlady, Noreen Hadfield, said it had been an honour to serve as chairlady for the last two years and had enjoyed making new friends along the way. She wished the new committee every success for the coming year.
The meeting was well attended and it was a pleasure to have the company of the Choir President, Dr. Simon Hancock who congratulated the choir on the work they have carried out in the community and for local charities. Dr. Hancock wished the choir well for the forthcoming year and a special mention was made for continued success as the choir enters its 40th year in 2017.
At the end of the meeting Janet Knight presented the Waterford crystal bowl for safekeeping to the outgoing Chairlady, Noreen Hadfield. The bowl was given to the choir during its 1997 tour to Ireland for their performance at the Waterford factory.
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