Testimonials

“I would like to thank the choir for singing in my Civic Service. I’ve had so many lovely comments about the performance, I thoroughly enjoyed the service and I hope that the choir also enjoyed the experience – I was so proud of them”.“

Cllr Ann Crimmings on her Inauguration as Mayor of RCT Council 2013

“I’d like to thank each and every member of the the choir for a fabulous night. I really appreciate the opportunity you afforded our children to take part. I would like to thank you for the way you treated our children. You treated them like kings. I know everyone who attended that concert in Nebo had a wonderful night.”

Paul Davies, Headmaster Cwmdare CP School after Choir Annual Christmas Concert 13th Dec 2016

“Your performance brought admiration and joy to all your listeners, with good wishes to your continued success, pleasure which you bring to your listeners and more so to the joy which you have in your singing”

Shirley from Abernant – Remembrance Service @ St Fagan’s Church, Trecynon 6th Dec 2019

“Thank you for your generous Donation of £1600 to help the people of Ukraine”.

Disasters Emergency Committee (Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal) after a Concert at Aberdare RFC 12th April 2022.

“Your choice of music was perfectly judged. I have had many comments from people attending on the day saying how their hearts were lifted by your music”.

Beth Winter MP – after a Cost of Living Rally & Concert at St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare 27th Jan 2023

“Heartfelt thanks for arranging such a fabulous fundraising concert for the Charity”.

Paul Sartori Hospice at Home Charity 6th Oct 2023.

"I just wanted to let you know how much we all appreciated the Cwmdare Voices’ performance at Ann Clwyd’s memorial on Friday. Your contribution was commented on by so many people there, especially those from overseas. The singing added a real Cynon Valley flavour to the proceedings for which I am truly grateful. Wishing you all the best of luck going forward”.

Joanna Masters 16th Oct 2023 following Ann Clwyd’s Memorial Service in St Elvan’s, Aberdare

"I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for making my aunt’s memorial such an emotional and professional experience. Yor contribution was such a fantastic advertisement of the talent from the Cynon Valley. Your performance was outstanding and rousing and a great reflection of the locals and constituents my Aunt thought the world of whilst she was MP. Please accept my families gratitude as you all played such a huge part in a truly fitting send off."

Bethan - Ann Clwyd’s niece 16th Oct 2023 following Ann Clwyd’s Memorial Service in St Elvan’s, Aberdare

“Sending a Big Thank You from all the Staff, Families and Volunteers at HSC. With the funds raised from your wonderful Choir, families and volunteers enjoyed a magical Christmas. Amazing”.

HomeStart Cymru Dec 2023

“ The spirit with which you sang as well as the warmth of community and depth of friendship extended to all whom you met, will stay with us a long time. The weekend modelled what I believe music should be: fun, authentic, of the people, and for the people. You demonstrated the power of that so clearly.”

Tom Daggett, Director of Music, Sheffield Cathedral 24th March 2025

Thank You Letters received from Charities Supported by the Choir:

Riding for the Disabled Association October 2012
MIND Charity St David’s Day March 2014 (£530.00)
Riding for the Disabled Association after Concert @ Abercwmboi RFC 24th March 2015 (£2600.00)
Rowan Tree Cancer Care after St David’s Day Concert 27th February 2018 (£400.00)
Rowan Tree July 2018 Sponsored Walk Brecon to Talybont (£855.00)
Paul Sartori Concert @ Haverfordwest Cricket Club October 2018 (£736.40)
Riding for the Disabled Association (Greenmeadow) - £1500.00 raised via :-
(i) Annual Christmas Concert in Nebo
(ii) A sponsored Litter Pick carried out around Cwmdare
(iii) A Choir Summer BBQ the total sum was presented in September 2019.
Paul Sartori Concerts in St David’s Cathedral & H’West CC October 2021 (£1210.52)
Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal Concert @ Aberdare RFC April 2022 (£1600.00)
Paul Sartori Concerts @ St David’s Cathedral & H’west CC 29th/30th October 2023 (£1095.93)