History - 90's
The new MD, Mr Derek Spedding took the choir to Paris in 1990 for a memorable tour during which they sang at UNESCO Headquarters and the famous American Church in Paris.
After serving two periods as accompanist, Mr John Phillpotts became the MD in 1992.
The 90th Anniversary tour took place in the Spring of 1994; this was again a wonderful experience as the choir had the honour of singing in York, Chester and Ripon Cathedral.
In July 1995, Mr Bernard Williams took over from Mr Phillpotts as the choir's MD.
Due to ill health, Mr Williams had to give up the position after only one year.
Mrs Sheila Farmer, who had stood in as his deputy for several months, was appointed as the new MD in June 1996.
For family reasons she retired in 1999 and was succeeded by Joan Willams who stayed in the MD post until 2001.
