Bridgend Male Choir Committee

Mansel Abraham, Chairman, joined the Second Bass Section of the Choir in 1974 and has been Chairman virtually since the outset. He deservedly received a Citizenship Award in 2010 from the Mayor of Bridgend County Borough Council recognising his 36 years & counting in the role of Chairman. A Choir enthusiast, Mansel served as a Police Inspector and Safety and Security Adviser with the DVLA until his retirement. He lives in Bridgend.

John Gould, Vice Chairman, has sung with the Baritone Section since 1988. He also chairs the Music Sub-Committee. John has been a partner in a successful local architects and surveyors practice for the past 33 years.

Secretary, Gareth Reese, is one of the youngest choir members. He has sung with the Second tenor section since 1992. A secondary school teacher by profession, Gareth lives in Coychurch with Irish wife Jacqui and two young children.

Treasurer and Tenor, Mike Price has sung with the Choir since 1972 having sung with other Choirs previously. A retired Industrial Chemist with two adult children, he lives in Bridgend.

"Tim" has sung with the second tenors since 1999. After retiring from the RAF Education Branch, he worked five years in Cardiff University before permanently retiring.  As well as the Choir, he devotes time to the activities of the Bridgend Lions Club. He lives with his wife, Leila, in Pen-y-Fai.

A retired Company Director, Peter joined the Choir in 2005. Long associated with the stage in his locality, he is now a keen supporter of the Macmillan Cancer Charity. He lives with his wife at Newton, Porthcawl.

Media Officer, David T Burt, has sung with the Tenors since 1995. Originally from Brynmenyn, he now lives in Town with his wife. A Patron & Trustee of Bridgend Athletic RFC, he is a Retired Director in the finance industry.

Bryncethin born Librarian, Gareth Davies also fulfils the role of Concert Compere and has sung with the Bass Section since 1999.  Having spent a lifetime in the transport industry, he has now retired leaving him time to enjoy his favourite pastimes, his grandchildren and travelling, with his wife Irene. He lives in Bridgend.

Welsh speaking Tenor, Alun Guile was born in Cefn Cribbwr, but spent many of his formative years in north and west Wales, returning to Bridgend in 1971. A retired school teacher, he joined Bridgend Male Choir in 1988. He is married to Mari & has one daughter & two grandchildren.

Lifelong chorister & second tenor, Jim, joined the Choir in 1982 has served the Committee in excess of 25 years holding a variety of offices. Retired from the Police Force, he is married to Ruth and lives at Bridgend.

Having spent 26 years in the Metropolian Police Choir, Bass chorister, John Barrey, joined Bridgend Male Choir in 2005. A single man, John has 4 Labradors and enjoys horse riding. He lives in Bridgend.

Dave Davison joined the Baritone section of the Choir in 1987. A Trustee and founder member of Bridgend Athletic Youth RFC , he is a retired Industrial Chemist. Married to Joan (a choir groupie), he has two married daughters and lives at Laleston.

A Choir Life Member, Alan joined the Choir in 1967. A Welsh speaker, he was brought up in Ffestiniog and has a lifelong passion for music and choral singing. Retired from the electricity generating industry, he is married and lives at Laleston.

Baritone, Brian, has sung with the Choir since 2000, his love of singing continuing from his beloved Bridgend Athletic RFC, where he is a Life Member and regularly gives a song (or several). A newsagent & gas fitter, he is married to Sheena and has one daughter and proudly, one grandson.