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Cor Meibion Caldicot was formed in 1963 by men who moved to the area from all over Wales to man the furnaces and mills of the new steelworks at Llanwern. The Choir quickly established itself and today can look back with pride on its achievements and successes in the competition arena, which include first prize at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and five places at Miners' Eisteddfod. The Choir is also justly proud of the prominence that it has attained on the concert stage.
The Choir have toured abroad many times, including visits to the United States of America, Canada, Holland and Germany. They have also traveled extensively throughout Great Britain giving concerts, mostly for charitable causes, and are proud of the many thousands of pounds they have helped to raise. Preparations are underway for the next tour which takes place in the Millennium, once again visiting the western seaboard of the United States of America. Having performed in many notable venues world-wide, none gave Cor Meibion Caldicot more pride than to be invited to sing at the "THREE TENORS" concert at Wembley stadium in July 1996. To be applauded by the Prime Minister, John Major, and complemented by Messrs Pavirotti, Domingo and Carreras has to be the ultimate accolade.
Joint funded by The National Lottery, The Arts Council of Wales, Local Councils, Business and its own Membership, the Choir were delighted to open its own purpose built Practise Hall and Function Suit in 1996. This has quickly gained the reputation as a centre of excellence in Music and Entertainment.

The Choir

1st Tenors
John Wigley, Alwyn Pugh, Dave Roberts, Mike Williams, Anthony Howells, Cen Livings, Granville Sherbourn, Anthony Ward, Griff Edwards, Terry Hancock, Malcolm Read, Bob Doggett, Jack Virgo, Ivor Witchell, Laurie Shearn, Roley Bennett, Jason Dawe, Stan Jones, Terry Benkins.

2nd Tenors
John Callow, Larry Lynch, Islwyn Watkins, Roy Shuck, Ken Gibbs, Frank Thomas, Colin Jones, Roger Francis, Gerald Davies, Don Amphlett, John Antell, Doug Harris, Eddie Davies, Jack Williams, Alyn Dawe, Dominic Harris, Ray Bowles, Nick Hunt, Kevin Green, Robert Brooks.

1st Bass
Dave Kirton, Mervyn Roberts, Theo Roberts, Peter Heslop, Dave Gould, Viv Thomas, Jeremy Hughes, Alan Pierce, Tommy Hole, Vince Lewis, Gerry Freeman, John Jenkins, Bob Matticks, Robert Brown, Jim Olds, Doug King, Terry Rees, John Ashcroft, Lawrence Thomas, Leon Jones.

2nd Bass
Alan Wormwood, Dave Barratt, Terry Plummer, Idris Windos, Owen Howells, Graham Mitchard, Glyn Jenkins, Bill Nash, John Raikes, John Evans, Don Lawrence, Roy Davies, Roy Jones, Gordon Shotton, Harry Coombs, Glyn Bailey, Wyn Goodwyn, Tom Sarsfield, David Scott, Glan Washer, Patrick Tierney, Jim Miles, John Wyson.

Musical Director - Sian Hatton

Born in Tredegar, Sian is a graduate of the Welsh College of Music and Drama, studying singing under Margaret Tann Williams. She is also an accomplished accompanist having received her piano tuition from Patrick Piggott. Since graduating she has toured Great Britain extensively as a vocal soloist and has sung under the baton of both Arthur Davison and Sir Harry Mortimer. She is a licentiate of Trinity College London and an Associate of the London College of Music.

Sian was appointed the Musical Director of Cor Meibion Caldicot in 1988. She has conducted the Choir on all of its recent tours abroad including Waghausel in Germany (Caldicot's twin town), California and Ontario in Canada. Despite her intense musical training, Sian now pursues a very different career as a Registered Nurse preferring to keep music as a hobby rather than a profession.

Assistant to the Musical Director - Shirley Ann James

Born and bred in Llandovery, Shirley Ann went on to spend three years at the South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education in Cardiff to study music before moving to Chatham to begin a Teaching career. After three years she returned to her roots, taking up a Teaching post in Talley, Carmarthenshire.There she was appointed Conductor of the Llandovery Male Voice Choir for six years. Shirley Ann has also conducted the South Glamorgan Junior Schools Choir from1990-1993, before becoming the mother of two children, she now lives in Llandaff and Teaches in the Llanrumney area of Cardiff.

Shirley Ann was appointed Assistant Musical Director of the Caldicot Male Voice Choir in 2002. The Choir is pleased to welcome Shirley Ann to their ranks and we look forward to a happy association

Accompanist - Meurig Jones

Although having played for the Choir many years ago, Meurig rejoined as co-accompanist in early 1997. Born in Caernarvon, North Wales he has lived on Chepstow for more than thirty years. Besides competing in National and International Eisteddfods, he has been the official accompanist for the Urdd Eisteddfod on many occasions. During his service years Meurig was Bandmaster at Kasfareet MEAF and conducted the massed bands for the Queen's Coronation.

PRESIDENT - Richard Evans
CHAIRMAN - Peter Heslop
SECRETARY - Roy Shuck
TREASURER - Mervyn Roberts
P.R.O. - Glan Washer