Latest News from the Choir
USA Tour Success
“What a terrific tour! Dunvant were originally due to sing at NAFOW in 2020 but the Covid lockdown prevented this. For 2024, we were delighted to be invited by NAFOW organisers once again. Dunvant officers worked tirelessly to plan the tour, welcoming choristers from...
USA – Festival of Wales
DetailsFrom Monday 26th August to our return on the 3rd of September, the choir will be performing in Washington and Pittsburgh as part of the North American Festival of Wales.. The choir were thrilled to be invited and many people have worked hard so that we can make...
The Tour of Wales – a Look Back
Looking back and forwards The innovative first ever “Tour of Wales” was the brainchild of Dunvant Chorister, Huw Morris. “It has been a privilege to have sung in arguably the best acoustic venues in Wales in the six cathedrals. Dunvant Male Choir's Tour of Wales...
Other News
Emlyn Bevan, 1899 – 1953
“Brynhyfryd”, now 7 Killan Road, one of a row of three little stone cottages which clamber...
Emrys Bevan, 1904 – 1980
Life was not easy when Emrys Bevan took up his scholarship in Gowerton Intermediate by...
Ambrose Miles, 1945 – 1970
Although very much and adopted son of the village of Dunvant, Ambrose Miles was a native of...
Geoff Thorburn
It is with great sadness we learn of the death of Geoff Thorburn at the age of 92 after a short...
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T Bryan Bevan
We are saddened to hear of the death of T. Bryan Bevan, on 16 May 2022 at the age of 96. Bryan...
Raymond Melbourne Graham Day
It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Raymond, a life member of Dunvant Male...
Dunvant Male Choir 125th Anniversary Concert at the Brangwyn Hall
Saturday night saw a concert that will live long in the memory. 125 (+2) years of male choral...
Alan Dew (1936 – 2020)
“It is with sadness that we heard of the passing of Alan Dew. Alan was a faithful and dedicated...
Rebecca Evans CBE
The Choir is so proud, and sends hearty congratulations to one of our long-standing...
Obituaries
Dai Thomas
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Life Member David (Dai) Thomas. Dai was a faithful B2 member for many years and will be fondly remembered by us all. Our deepest sympathy goes to Winnie and his family at this sad and difficult time. Security & Privacy...
Bernard Cottey
The choir are saddened to announce the death of ex chorister and avid choir supporter, Bernard Cottey. Bernard was a well-respected member of the choir and he will be greatly missed by all of us. We send our condolences to his son, Anthony, and all his family and...
Graham Trew 1932 – 2023
It is with regret we report the death of Graham Trew an ex-chorister. Graham was born on 30.6.1932, brought up in Swansea going to Swansea Grammar school and had a very successful career with Post Office telephones and British Telecoms. He did his national service in...
Geoff Thorburn
It is with great sadness we learn of the death of Geoff Thorburn at the age of 92 after a short illness. Geoff was born in 1930 and raised in Cathays, Cardiff, going to Cathays High School and Cardiff University before joining the Royal Air Force. He had an exemplary...