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-  AGM Reports
​-  News
​-  Documents

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​​-  Voice reps

AGM Reports

For the reports presented to the membership at the AGM in June 2023, go to:​
  • Trustees Annual Report 2024
  • Charity Commissioner's Accounts 2024

News

April 1 2025
​Message from Laurence after Saturday’s (29/3/2025) concert for Elijah

Dear WCS Friends

Thank you for all your efforts this term, and particularly on Saturday at our concert. It was a great performance that seemed to be well received by our audience.
I’m looking forward to catching up with you all again at the AGM and Come and Sing.
I know some of you are also planning on coming to the concert I’m conducting with Amici on 3rd May in St John’s - so do come and say hello!
With thanks and best wishes
Laurence

From The  Chair

Dear Singers:
The feedback was terrific, the audience very well pleased, Gaffer all smiles Nice one, all!
Off we go then with the autumn term. It would be great to get our numbers back up to 80 or so. Personally, I would much like a venue for rehearsals where we could have a cuppa and a natter. it needs a piano, obviously. Any ideas, anyone?
As chair I have been delighted to meet many of you - and what an amazing group. As a very small example, we have amongst our number the world's expert on tulips and another who was for 10 years a page turner for the maestros at the Royal Albert Hall, the Festival Hall and many more. Our accompanist Alison is especially fond of the West Somserset Railway Company, as am I! Let's have more of these, please
Very best to you all,
Piers Makin

Review of the Concert
Wellington Choral Society gave a thrilling and moving performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah on Saturday 29 March 2025 at St John the Baptist Church Wellington under the baton of Music Director, Laurence Blyth. The choir was supported by  soloists who gave both dramatic and moving performances. 
Julian Rippon Baritone  Michael Graham Tenor Heloise West Soprano Olivia Gomez Mezzo Soprano
Julian Rippon was commanding and forthright as Elijah. David Davies played the organ. We have received lots of positive comments from the audience who enjoyed the performance and we thank everyone who came to listen.
 James Bradnock, writing for The County Gazette, reviewed the  concert: "As part of the celebration of the Society’s 85th year, Wellington Choral gave an exhilarating performance of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah"  ......... click   HERE  f or the full review





Documents

  • WCS Member's Handbook
  • WCS Member's Handbook - Appendix A Sept 2018
NB:  For all WCS policy documents click HERE 


Committee members

TRUSTEES/OFFICERS 
  • Chair: Piers Makin
  • Secretary: Laura Pashley
  • Treasurer: Hugh Mitchell​
  • Membership Secretary: Tim Knowles
  • Concert Secretary: Cyndy Walker
  • Assistant Publicity Officer:  Ann Holland​

Designated Person for Safeguarding

​Sarah Merry
Telephone number:  01823-661649

Non-Committee posts

Accompanist: Alison Pink
Librarian: Kate Lambert
Minute Secretary: Michaela Dearness
Publicity: Lucy Watson and Annie Matthews

Voice reps

There is a representative for each section of the choir to help new members find their feet and raise any concerns. 
  • Sopranos: Fiona Widdows
  • Altos: Miranda Bevis
  • Tenors: Chris Widdows
  • Basses: John Houghton


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      • Patron
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      • Privacy Policy
      • Safeguarding Policy
    • History
    • CONCERTS
      • Past concerts
      • Future concerts
    • Join us
    • MEMBERS
      • News & general information
      • Dates for the diary
      • Rehearsal notes and Practice Aids
      • Concert day
      • Fundraising
      • WCS's policy documents
    • Cameo
    • Contact