Golden year for Singer in Treorchy Male Choir

SE WALES, UK — An 88-year-old retired Rhondda miner has been
celebrating his half-century singing with Treorchy Male Choir.

Reg Stephens from Ystrad was presented with an inscribed gold
wristwatch during the choir’s annual concert at the Parc and Dare
Theatre, Treorchy.

Since joining Treorchy Male Choir in 1960 Reg has appeared in
more than 1,500 concerts.

He began singing as a child and spent ten years with Morgannwg
Gleemen before they disbanded in 1959.

Reg first sang in his local chapel and later he became an active
member of Madam Danford George’s well-known operatic society.

After leaving school at the age of 15 Reg began working
underground at the Fernhill colliery.

Despite suffering several accidents he remained at the same pit
for 45 years before retiring.

He joined Treorchy Male Choir in 1960 with his friend Len
Gale.