Birdie Boys – 2026 Memorial Trophy

Sunday, 14th June 2026

A new annual event was started at Wernddu Golf Club in Abergavenny, the Memorial Trophy in recognition of the founder of the Choir Birdie Boys Golf Society, the late David Gould.

A great turn-out of 20 players (choristers, family and friends), for the Texas Scramble event over the lower slopes of the Skirrid mountain.

The event was won by the team of Michael Griffiths, Taylor Gregory, David Hennesy and Stephen Hawkes with a great score of -4.

There were three Nearest the Pin competitions which were won by Michael Griffiths, Taylor Gregory and Anthony Howells.

The choir’s Musical Director, Sian Hatton, widow of the late David was present at the award presentation.

Results:

1 – Michael Griffiths / Taylor Gregory / David Hennesy / Stephen Hawkes

2 – Alyn Dawe / Jason Dawe / John Nicholson / Ron Powell

3 – Stephen Gribble / Tony Howells / Andrew Robinson / Darren Lloyd

4 – Garry Wharton / Leon Jones / Paul Harris / Alun Harris

5 – Tony Griffiths / Karl Gregory / Andy Yearsley / Ben M.

Choir Riders – Rose Inn

Wednesday, 10th June 2026

Distance: 14 miles – Difficulty: 1/5 – Riders: 6

Riders:
  1. Carolyn Griffiths
  2. Paul Vincent
  3. Jon Ferriman
  4. Phillip Bates
  5. Nick Dance
  6. Tony Griffiths

Choir Walkers – SARA Charity Walk

Saturday, 23rd May 2026

Fourteen walkers made the start at the Choir Hall for the 15 mile walk to Beachley Lifeboat Station, taking the Wales Coastal Path along the River Severn to the pretty village of Mathern. Continuing along the path, and meeting up with another walker at the Severn Bridge, just in time for a lunch stop at Nellie’s Cafe.

Continuing through the Bulwark woods, dropping down into Chepstow at Garden City, before the long drag through Sedbury and eventually arriving at the station.

We were met by two SARA volunteers who put on tea and cakes, and an interesting tour of the facilities. Several people then made their way back to the Boat Inn in Chepstow for some rehydration.

Walkers:

  1. Carolyn Griffiths
  2. Janet Vale
  3. Isobel Brown
  4. Deborah Harris
  5. Janice Darknell
  6. David Lynch
  7. Nick Dance
  8. Alun Harris
  9. Laurence Vale
  10. Alan Fishwick
  11. Grahame Morton
  12. Karl Gregory
  13. Lee Darknell
  14. Stephen Davies
  15. Tony Griffiths