SARA Charity Golf Day

Saturday, 19th September 2026

A great day was had at Greenmeadow Golf Club, Cwmbran for the SARA (Severn Area Rescue Association) Choirs Golf Day.

Fourteen choristers and friends turned out on a windy Autumn day, which started with a full breakfast at the golf club.

Congratulations to Team 4 (Darren and Ben Lloyd, and Chris and Jonathan Orum who came in with the winning score.

Darren Lloyd and Alyn Dawe won the two nearest the pin competitions which they donated their prize money to the charity.

Ben Lloyd also was lucky in the draw for the 4-Ball voucher.

Scores:

Team 4 (Darren Lloyd, Ben Lloyd, Chris Orum and Jonathan Orum) – 47 points

Team 3 (Ron Powell, Dave Hennesy, Andy Yearsley and Ben Mapstone) – 42 points

Team 1 (Tony Griffiths, Alyn Dawe and Karl Gregory) – 37 points

Team 2 (Leon Jones, Paul Thomas and Alun Harris) – 32 points

Choir Riders – Caldicot Levels

Sunday, 30th August 2026

Distance: 18 miles – Weather: Dry – Difficulty: 1/5 – No. Riders: 7

Riders:
  1. Nick Dance
  2. Tony Griffiths
  3. Chris Nolan
  4. Kirstie Nolan
  5. Nick Powell
  6. Chris Orum
  7. Janice Orum

Choir Riders – SARA Charity Ride

Saturday, 22nd August 2026

Distance: 52 miles – Weather: Warm – No. Riders: 5 – Difficulty: 4/5

Four riders made the start at the Choir Hall for the long trek to Sharpness Docks, and the SARA station. Grahame Morton joined in at Chepstow to complement the gang, and it was then over the Severn Bridge on a beautiful day to finish the outward journey to Sharpness.

On arriving at the station alongside the River Severn, it was time for some photos before returning to Berkeley Tea Rooms for sandwiches and coffee, before the long ride back to Caldicot.

A great day had by all!

Riders:
  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Nick Dance
  3. Grahame Morton
  4. Chris Orum
  5. Sue Earnshaw

Choir Riders – Fifteen Pub

Wednesday, 19th August 2026

Distance: 20 miles – Weather: Fine – Difficulty: 1/5 – No. Riders: 5

Riders:
  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Nick Dance
  3. Grahame Morton
  4. Brian Stephens
  5. Phil Walker

Choir Riders – Rock and Fountain

Wednesday, 12th August 2026

Distance: 17 miles – Weather: Hot – Difficulty: 3/5

Pub ride which included a visit to Black Rock and up the dreaded Church Climb (14%) at Llanfair Discoed, to visit the Rock and Fountain for a lovely pizza and cider on the Terrace.

Riders:

  1. Nick Dance
  2. Chris Orum
  3. Tony Griffiths