Winston Owens' 50 years with Pembroke Male Voice Choir
Mr Owens, who joined the choir in 1975, has sung under four musical directors – founder conductor W.P. 'Bill' Lewis, David Gwynne, Christine Lloyd, and the current Juliet Rossiter.
In his half-century tenure, he has also played the role of mentor to many new recruits, helping them hone their skills.
The concert, which was noted for its high attendance, was opened by Chris Hirst, who was serenaded with "Happy Birthday" as the first song of the evening.
The night also saw two significant firsts – the solo debut of Mirelle Ryan, from Pembroke Dock, and the choir's first public performance of a new piece they have been learning, The Wonder of You by Elvis Presley.
The choir was accompanied by the Reverend William Lambert, who is the Priest in Charge of the Angle Peninsula churches, including St Mary's.
Mirelle Ryan impressed the audience with four songs, and the choir expressed their eagerness to see her perform at future concerts.
Meanwhile, the choir's rendition of the Elvis classic, after only a few weeks of practice, received approval from Ms Rossiter.
Following the concert, attendees enjoyed refreshments in the village hall, with thanks extended to the church ladies by Huw Morgan.
Looking ahead, the choir's next concert is scheduled for St John's Church, Tenby on Tuesday, June 17, at 8pm.
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