Choir Riders – Farmers Arms

Wednesday, 22nd July 2026

Distance: 25 miles – No. Riders: 5 – Difficulty: 2/5

Pub ride to the Farmers Arms in Goldcliff.

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

Birdie Boys – Greenmeadow

Saturday, 11th July 2026

10 choristers out for a golf day in the blazing sunshine at Greenmeadow Golf Club in Cwmbran.

Result:

1 – Team Red (Karl Gregory, Alun Harris, Darren Lloyd and Leon Jones – 73 (+3)

2 – Team Yellow (Tony Griffiths, Ron Powell and Paul Harris) – 76 (+6)

3 – Team Blue (Alyn Dawe, Steve Hawkes and David Hennesy) – 79 (+9)

Choir Walkers – Parkwall

Sunday, 28th June 2026

A group of 9 met-up at Parkwall for the start of the walk to Chepstow. The route took us through St Pierre Golf Club and onto Mathern via the Fisheries. A pit-stop was made for cooling pint of cider at the Millers Arms, before continuing into Bulwark and onto Garden City via the woods.

A distance of about 5 miles was achieved before settling into the George Inn for Sunday lunch and more cider.

Walkers:
  1. Nick Dance
  2. Karl Gregory
  3. Delyth Gregory
  4. Lee Darknell
  5. Tony Griffiths
  6. Janice Darknell
  7. Janet Vale
  8. Carolyn Griffiths
  9. Laurence Vale

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.