My singing background began over thirty years ago, singing 'Grandad' the old Clive Dunn song,whilst dressed up as an old man, in Diane Screen's school of dancing.

During a concert at the Pavilion Theatre in Porthcawl a few of the cast were talent scouted for a local agent: I was one of them and so followed three years of singing in Talent Contests, Working Men's Clubs and Variety Shows.

This led on to singing in a group called 'Maze' then another called 'Water's Edge' then 'Saphire' We had several line ups and altogether played for ten years in Clubland, holiday camps and for Dinner Dances. I had a fantastic time singing everything from chart hits to ballads and rock 'n' roll. Then came marriage and two children so I had a long break from singing until joining The Betty Eyles Singers in the metzo soprano section in 1991.

We sang in many different venues from Town Halls to Cathedrals and from Griffithstown to Europe. This is where the friendship between Lynne, Kim, Carla, Shirley, Evelyn, Ros and myself began.[the original line up] Betty Eyles, our most admired Musical Director, helped us put together our first song, 'Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree' for a fun spot on one of our tours.We enjoyed singing together so much that when we were asked to sing for a local golf club's St David's Day celebration we jumped at the opportunity; we took the theme of the day to heart and undertook the task to sing the whole programme in Welsh. Around this time Betty became ill and so as the bookings came flooding in with her encouragement and blessing we have gone from strength to strength; the rest is history. Although 'our' Betty is no longer with us we remember her with a song we will always associate with her, As Long As I Have Music; at every concert.

I now have two grown up children and two grandchildren. I am a Community Tutor and also work part time as an Activities Coordinator for Cheshire Homes. Most days I attend the local gym and with the encouragement of my
fantastic 'fella' I have recently learnt to ride a motor bike! I have loads of hobbies and interests but singing will always be my first love.