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Valerie and Ian Mackereth’s 65th Wedding Anniversary

Valerie was a loyal and devoted member of YCS for over 45 years, singing in the soprano section, and at one time held the post of Treasurer.  

Her husband Ian was given Life Membership for services to the choir.

 

             GALA CONCERT TOGETHER WITH BRISTOL CATHEDRAL SCHOOL CHORAL SOCIETY

         CELEBRATING GEOFF WICKHAM’S 50 YEARS AS CONDUCTOR OF YATE CHORAL SOCIETY

                                                                   SATURDAY 23rd APRIL 2022

 

Philip & Ann Revill Celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary

 

Mayor of Yate presenting Geoff with a letter of congratulations on being awarded

the British Empire Medal for services to music in Bristol in the New Year’s Honours – January 2020

 

 

Choir group photo – Concert 19th October 2019

Photo by Rich McD

 

 

Presentation of cheque to BUST – January 2019 – Proceeds of Charity concert 2019

 

Presentation of Honorary Life Membership to Ian Mackereth – 28th April 2018

                                

 

Presentation to ex-chairman Philip Revill on the occasion of his 80th birthday

                                

 

Presentation of donation cheque for Great Western Air Ambulance – proceeds from concert October 2017

 

 

Presentation of Flowers to Enid on the occasion of her 95th birthday – September 2017

      

 

Presentation of Honorary Life Memberships on 4th April 2017 to Lyn Angell – Choir Librarian for 40 years

and Philip Revill Chairman for 11 years

 

Presentation of cheque for £750 to BRACE  17th January 2017

 

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT – DECEMBER 2015

Videos courtesy of RichMcD Photography

 

Click the titles to watch a selection of video clips from the concert

While the Shepherds Were Watching       Oh Little Town of Bethlehem      Jingle Bells     Oh Come All Ye Faithful

 

Wully Perk’s last days as the Mayor of Yate

 

                                                             Annual Dinner – January 2015

 

 

                                                              Carol Singing at Leonard Cheshire Home – December 2014

 

    

 

                                                                          Yate Choral Society – July 2008

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Click here for SPRING CONCERT – JUNE 2014

 

Presentation to Carole Wood from Epilepsy Action – Proceeds from charity Concert October 2014

                                        

 

Victorian Evening – December 2013

 

Carols at the Codrington Arms, Yate – December 2013

 

Carols at the Leonard Cheshire home – December 2013

 

Presentation of cheque for £1000 to Karen Evely, training and Research Admin Manager, Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital

December 2013

 

 

Donation to Carers Support Trust – October 2012

 

Visit to Clamecy, France – June 2012

 

Presentation time at the concert to celebrate Geoff and Hazel Wickham’s 40th years with Yate Choral Society – May 2012

 

Presentation of Honorary Life Membership to Roger Dawes

 

 

Annual Dinner at Codrington Arms, North Road, Yate – January 2012

The 40th anniversary of Geoff and Hazel with Yate Choral Society

 

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Chipping Sodbury Victorian Evening – December 2011

 

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Carol Singing at the Codrington Arms, North Road, Yate – December 2011

 

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Opening Tesco’s new store in Yate – Monday 24th October 2011

 

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In rehearsal for Charity Concert October 2011 – with Sam on Saxophone

 

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The Choir sings for the Mayor’s Christmas evening at Poole Court Yate – December 2009

 

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   Chairman Philip Revill presents an Honorary Life Membership certificate to Peter Windram                            

 

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Mike Wheeler presents a cheque for £310 to St. Peter’s Hospice on behalf of the staff and

customers of the Codrington Arms, North Road Yate and members of the Yate Choral Society

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Choir Chairman Philip Revill presents cheque for £1000 to Arthritis Research Campaign

                  Proceeds from concert at St. Mary’s Church Yate on 17th October 2009

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Garden Party & Cream Tea 13th June 2009

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Geoff and Hazel Wickham’s 50th  Wedding anniversary – 28th March 2009

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Life membership is awarded to Enid Evans at AGM 3rd March 2009

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Emersons Green Library February 2009

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Visit to Clamecy – June 2008

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Presentation to British Heart Foundation –Proceeds of concert 17th May 2008

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Summer Outing 2004

 

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Chorale René Rose Visit 2005

 

 

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At the Barn Dance with French Choir

 

 

 

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Chorale René Rose Departs

 

 

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Presentation to Yate Rotary Club

 

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40th Anniversary Dinner – January 2006

 

 

 

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I’m in charge!!!!!!

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Presentation to BUST

 

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Presentation to Childrens Hospice South West – December 2005

 

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