The Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir were performing this evening at St Helen’s Church. They were there for the Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames Charity Choir Concert. The event was raising funds for the Mayor’s Charities Against Breast Cancer and The Abingdon Bridge.

The Mayor, Councillor Jan Morter, a teacher of music, also invited the Oxford County Youth Choir – open to anyone aged 11-18 who loves singing.

The Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir have been singing together since 1928 – originating with Welshmen drawn to Oxford to work at the Morris Car Factory. It is open for anyone who is Male, and now comprises half Welshmen and half men of other nationalities.

After an excellent evening the two choirs joined together for the final two songs. The Youth and the Men were led by Helen Swift, the musical director of the Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir, singing Oh Danny Boy, and Mae Hen (The Welsh National Anthem).