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Honorary Membership

Alastair Marr has been a member of the choir since 1987, just over 35 years. This momentous length of service was marked by his being awarded Honorary membership of the …

Two 2nd tenors – 1st class

The effects of the Covid lockdowns resulted in many choirs, clubs and institutions experiencing reduced membership but more recently we are starting see membership increasing again and our choir is …

Christmas 2022

The choir has been celebrating Christmas in many ways this year and here are summaries of all in which we have been involved. Christmas Concert, St. Philip Neri Church, Mansfield, …

Margaret celebrates 20 years with the choir

Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir are proud to celebrate the fact that our esteemed accompanist, Margaret Ball, has achieved the distinction of being the longest continuously serving accompanist in …

Blood Bikes Benefit

Fifth charity concert in 2022 by Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir Having been involved in raising over £6,000 so far in 2022, on 23rd July at St. John’s Church, …

Hetty’s cheque presentation

It has been a while since the lovely concert with Sonara for Hetty’s charity on 23rd April 2022 at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy. However, after much co ordinating of diaries and …

“Heritage” for Mansfield Rotary Club

A presentation of the History of the Choir based on the recently published book was given to a very attentive audience of the Mansfield Rotary Club. Incoming President Karen Johnson …

On the Road Again

With great anticipation and some excitement our choir made a visit, the first since Covid restrictions were lifted, to our old friends St. Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir (SEMVC) in Bury …

Walter Pitchford passes into legend

Today, at Harbour View Crematorium, Lytchett Minster near Poole, a service of Thanksgiving and Celebration was held for the life of Walter Ernest Pitchford our friend, leader and mentor. The …