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Choir Walkers – Usk Plaque Reverse

Sunday, 2nd July 2023

A return trip to Usk for the walk taking in the 27 Blue Plaques, recording the history of the town.

Nine walkers made the trip, with visits to the 1405 Battlefield of Pwll Melyn, the various historical buildings in the town including the castle and church, sites of special interest and over the River Usk bridge and former railway station.

The day was completed with Sunday lunch at the New Court Inn on Maryport Street.

Walkers:
  1. Carolyn Griffiths
  2. Delyth Gregory
  3. Liz Williams
  4. Janice Orum
  5. Chris Orum
  6. Karl Gregory
  7. Nick Dance
  8. Nigel Williams
  9. Tony Griffiths

Choir Runners – Rogiet Parkrun

Saturday, 24th June 2023

A very ‘muggy’ day for the latest parkrun at the Country Park.

Runners:
  1. Allison Griffiths
  2. Tony Griffiths
  3. Carolyn Griffiths
  4. Isobel Brown
  5. Deborah Harris (Parkwalker)

Choir Riders – Rose Inn

Tuesday, 20th June 2023

A nice evening ride to the Rose Inn for food and beverages. Six cyclists left the Choir Hall were joined by friends at the Rose.

Riders/Walkers:
  1. Tony Griffiths
  2. Carolyn Griffiths
  3. Sue Earnshaw
  4. Grahame Morton
  5. Garry Keeble
  6. Christine Keeble
  7. Alun Harris (Walker)
  8. Deborah Harris (Walker)

Choir Runners – Rogiet Parkrun

Saturday, 17th June 2023

Another warm day for the run at the Country Park.

Runners:
  1. Phillip Bates
  2. Deborah Harris
  3. Allison Griffiths
  4. Tony Griffiths
  5. Carolyn Griffiths (Marshal)
  6. Isobel Brown (Marshal)

Choir Runners – Rogiet Parkrun #201

Saturday, 10th June 2023

A very warm morning for the latest parkrun at the Country Park.

Runners:
  1. Emily Harris (#25)
  2. Tony Griffiths (#142)
  3. Carolyn Griffiths (#102)
  4. Isobel Brown (#69)
  5. Allison Griffiths (#150) – MARSHAL

Choir Runners – Cornfield Trot

Wednesday, 7th June 2023

A good turn out on a lovely evening at the Cornfield for a 5K jog around the track.

Runners:
  1. Isobel Brown
  2. Delyth Gregory
  3. Carolyn Griffiths
  4. Karl Gregory
  5. Paul Vincent
  6. Grahame Morton
  7. Leon Jones
  8. Tony Griffiths

Choir Riders – Redwick Challenge

Sunday, 4th June 2023

Since 2013 the Choir’s associated Cycle Club, Cor Meibion Caldicot Cycle Club has been raising money for charities and good causes and has raised over £50,000 in that time.

One of its major events is the Redwick Challenge where cyclists are challenged to ride as many laps of 2 miles each around the Redwick circuit starting at the Rose Inn.

This year, on a glorious sunny day 4th June over 20 took part; not only cyclists but walkers, electric bikes and motorised chairs. Walkers included Musical directors Sian Hatton and Shirley Anne James who each completed two circuits. Although the record stands at over 50 laps, this year guest riders Brian Stephens completed 40 and Phil Bates completed 37.

Leading choristers were Russ Woodward and event organiser Tony Griffiths with 26 laps each. The results; Brian 40 laps, Phil 37, Russ 26, Tony 26, Nick 20, Julie 20, Louise 20, Leon 18, Deb 17, Dai 15, Christine 12, Garry 12, Carolyn 10, Sue 8, Grahame 7, Rob 2, Jayne 2, Gaynor 2, Shirl 2, Sian 2, Alyn & Sue (Tandem). Also Steve for walking from Caldicot to Redwick.

Helpers and supporters on the day were Owen, Dave C, Roger, John, Vanessa, Lyn, Colleen, Stefan, Peter, Wendy and our Chairman Spike who travelled down from Cheltenham. Thanks to the Rose Inn and the people of Redwick.

A special thanks must go to chorister Grahame Morton who not only completed 7 laps but was largely responsible for the logistics of the event.

The event raised over £320 to help the choir to refurbish and repair the roof structure of the Choir Hall. The next event organised by Tony is the 22 mile Three Peaks Challenge of The Blorenge, Sugar Loaf and Skirrid mountains near Abergavenny on July 8th. Tony says that you need not complete the whole route to take part.

Riders:
  1. Brian Stephens – 40 laps – 80 miles
  2. Phil Bates – 37 – 74 miles
  3. Russ Woodward – 26 – 52 miles
  4. Tony Griffiths – 26 – 52 miles
  5. Nick Dance – 20 – 40 miles
  6. Julie Jones – 20 – 40 miles
  7. Louise Ahern – 20 – 40 miles
  8. Leon Jones – 18 – 36 miles
  9. Deborah Harris – 17 – 34 miles
  10. David Gould – 15 – 30 miles
  11. Christine Keeble – 12 – 24 miles
  12. Garry Keeble – 12 – 24 miles
  13. Carolyn Griffiths – 10 – 20 miles
  14. Sue Earnshaw – 8 – 16 miles
  15. Grahame Morton – 7 – 14 miles
  16. Alyn Dawe (Tandem) – 1 – 2 miles
  17. Sue Dawe (Tandem) – 1 – 2 miles

Walkers:

  1. Robert Stallard – 2 – 4 miles
  2. Jayne Stallard – 2 – 4 miles
  3. Gaynor Hudson – 2 – 4 miles
  4. Sian Gould – 2 – 4 miles
  5. Shirley-Anne James – 2 – 4 miles
  6. Stephen Davies (walked from Caldicot)