History - 70's
In 1970 the two choirs made their debut at the famous Winter Gardens, Bournemouth.
In 1971, the choir was honoured to take part in the Burma Star Reunion at the Albert Hall, together with the Penzance Orpheus.
This was a great occasion before a very large audience in the presence of the then Prime Minister, Edward Heath and Lord Mountbatten.
The success of this evening won them a return visit in 1973 when the Duchess of Kent was present and they were privileged to perform with Dame Vera Lynn.
In 1975, at Llangollen International Eisteddfod, the choir gained the highest marks awarded to a British Male choir when they attained an excellent second place.
Yet another memorable success followed in 1978 at Pontrhydfendigaid when the choir "beat the Welsh at their own game" as one newspaper described it.
The American Tour, centred upon Philadelphia, took place in 1979. There are members who still remember the stunning autumn colours of Philadelphia, the historic monuments of Washington, Niagara Falls and Valley Forge; above all, the choir enjoyed some splendid concert engagements.
