Cor Meibion Llandybie EMYR DANIEL

In 1983 the choir celebrated its 75th Anniversay and is one of the earliest choirs formed in Dyfed. At the time of its formation the members were employed at the old Pencae Colliery and the local lime quarries. Its present members are drawn from a variety of occupations. During its early years the choir was under the baton of Evan Leyshon Thomas, who was succeeded by
Curwen Thomas and Arthur Thomas (brothers). The Thomas family, between them, conducted the choir for a period of 65 years. The late Ieuan Anthony of Ty-croes took over as leader and remained with the baton until 1976 when the present Musical Director - Mrs. Indeg Thomas - took over the reins. Accom_panists since the 1920s include Emrys Williams, Nellie Naylor, Nancy Jones, Olive Rowlands and the present Nansi Morgan. Contributions from members towards choir funds varied from 2 pence weekly during the 1930s to 3 pence during and after the Second World War.
One member of the choir is worthy of mention, Mr. Will Jones, Cennen Cottage, Derwydd, who proudly boasts 58 years of unbroken service and still attends practises and concerts with never-ending enthusiasm. The choir is greatly indebted to Will, who als0 takes over the leadership in the absence of Mrs. Thomas.	.
Over the years, the choir has performed a considerable amount of work for charity throughout Britain, and during most recent years has enjoyed   great deal of success at The Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales and other:various competitions. Th  choir repertoire is extremely wide and varied. They have sung at the Albert Hall on four previous occasions and will again make an. appearance there during March 1992.
	The choir made a concert tour of West Germany in 1977, Belgium in 1985,
and Holland in 1990. They have also appeared on welsh television and radio.
	Choir practises are held on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., and Thursdays at
7.30p.m. at the Memorial Hall.