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One of the oldest established choirs in Wales Wales, traditionally the “Land of Song”, is renowned for its “male voice choirs”.

These have flourished since the late 19th Century, particularly in the coal-mining valleys of the south and the slate-quarrying areas of the north, and, for over 90 years, Pendyrus has been one of the foremost names among them. Pendyrus Male Choir performs throughout the British Isles and overseas. It undertakes fee-paying and charity engagements, and is available for concerts, after-dinner and corporate entertainment, and national and promotional events. The Welsh choir is a member of the Welsh Music Guild, and of the Welsh Amateur Music Federation, from which it receives financial assistance, and is supported by a Lottery grant from the Arts Council of Wales, and by grants from the Communities First Trust Fund and Menter Iaith.

31/10/2026

Amazing video and for such a good cause!

Thanks Mitre and Katie Owen for allowing us to be a part of this ❤️ from all of your friends at Pendyrus Male Choir..... Diolch yn fawr iawn 🎵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

31/10/2026

All at Pendyrus Male Choir would like to wish our followers and Supporters a very “Happy Halloween”

May you all have an enjoyable day. 🎃🎃

31/10/2026

Hiraeth - A Welsh Folksong Arranged by Dr Alwyn Humphreys MBE and sung by the Joint Male Choirs of Pendyrus and Cardiff Arms Park in Llandaff Cathedral 2026-10-10.

29/10/2026

Ar Derfyn Dydd composed by Sergei Rachmaninov and Arranged by Dr Alwyn Humphreys MBE. Dedicated to Deian and Manon. This is the inaugural performance in Llandaff Cathedral on the 10th October 2026. Performed by the joint male choirs of Pendyrus and Cardiff Arms Park.

25/10/2026

'The Lord's Prayer' from our concert last night at the stunning Sherborne Abbey.
MD: Ieuan Jones
Accompanist: Meryn Williams

25/10/2026

In very difficult weather conditions, Pendyrus Male Choir took to the road once again on Saturday 24th October 2026 to perform in the stunningly beautiful Sherborne Abbey performing alongside the fantastic Sherborne Town Band

A great evening was had by all performers and the audience who also braved some horrendous weather conditions to join us and give us a standing ovation for both organisations at the end of what was a fantastic evening of music making. 🎼🎶🎵

21/10/2026

🕊️ A moment of reflection as we remember Aberfan. 🕊️

💔 In Loving Memory of Aberfan 💔

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster — a tragedy that forever changed Wales.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

At 9:13am on 21st October 1966, a coal spoil from tip 7 collapsed onto Pantglas Junior School, taking the lives of 116 children and 28 adults.

On this solemn day, we at Pendyrus Male Choir, along with the whole of Wales, pause to remember those beautiful lives lost, their families, and the resilient community of Aberfan who endured such unimaginable heartbreak.

In their memory, we perform the powerful hymn “Aberystwyth” (translated as “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”), which was the second hymn sung during so many of the funerals that followed. Through this performance, we honour their memory and promise never to forget.

🎶 Performed by: Pendyrus Male Choir
🎵 Musical Director: Ieuan Jones
🎹 Accompanist: Meryn Williams
🎼 Organist: David Geoffrey Thomas
🎥 Video compiled by: Bryn Watkins, Pendyrus Chorister

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families, survivors, and all who continue to carry the memory of Aberfan in their hearts.♥️

May they all rest in eternal peace.
💔 Er cof am blant Aberfan – In memory of the children of Aberfan. 💔

21/10/2026

🕯️ ABERFAN — 60 YEARS ON 🕯️
21 October 1966 – 21 October 2026

Today, Pendyrus Male Choir pauses to remember one of the darkest and most heartbreaking days in the history of Wales.

Sixty years ago, on the morning of 21 October 1966, the village of Aberfan was changed forever.

116 children and 28 adults lost their lives.

Behind those numbers were children with futures ahead of them, parents, teachers, families, friends and a close-knit Welsh community whose lives would never be the same again.

For those of us from the South Wales valleys, Aberfan is more than a chapter in our history. It is part of our collective memory — a tragedy that has echoed through generations and one that must never be forgotten.

As a Welsh male choir, we understand the extraordinary strength of community: people standing together in times of celebration, but also standing shoulder to shoulder through unimaginable sorrow. In the aftermath of Aberfan, the courage, dignity and resilience shown by the community touched not only Wales, but the world.

Today, sixty years later, we remember the children who never had the opportunity to grow old. We remember the adults who lost their lives alongside them. We remember the families who carried an unimaginable grief, and all those whose lives were forever changed by that terrible morning.

From every chorister, officer and supporter of Pendyrus Male Choir, our thoughts are with the people of Aberfan and with all those who continue to carry its memory.

May Wales never forget them.

116 children.
28 adults.
144 lives.
Forever remembered.

Er cof am byth. 🕯️

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18/10/2026

A throwback video of us singing the unmistakable, beautifully meaningful piece of music that is.... "Myfanwy" on Dechrau Canu Dechrau Canmol ... diolch :)

Both heartwarming and heartbreaking to see some of our stalwart members singing who are sadly no longer with us but will be remembered so very fondly ❤️

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Tylorstown
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Opening Hours

Monday	6:45pm - 9pm
Wednesday	6:45pm - 9pm

Telephone

+447971634795

Website

http://www.pendyrus.org/

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