The choir was formed in 1987 by a small band of enthusiasts in the Derbyshire Dales.
The main aim being to enjoy singing together and to add to the musical life in the area.
Since that time the choir has grown into a highly successful group of over 60 choristers from many areas of Derbyshire.

A founder member and President of the choir is the Rev Reg Dean, who celebrated his 105th Birthday last year, He rarely misses a practice, committee meeting, or concert and sings 2nd bass.
The Choir rehearses weekly throughout the year, Their MD. is John Lloyd and accompanist William Templeman  ensuring they maintain a full and varied programme of music rehearsed to a very high standard.

The Choir performs at around thirty events annually, supporting a wide range of charities and increasing their good reputation and popularity both on the concert platform and concert arena.
In 2002 the Choir visited Barnstaple with three singing
appointments with the Barnstaple Male Voice Choir, and also sang with the Pembroke Male Voice Choir in a combined Jubilee Concert at the County Hall, Matlock.

They shared a concert with the band of HM Royal Marines School of Music and Thorntons Brass at  Derby Cathedral to celebrate Derby's Anniversary  of becoming a City, The Choir appeared with The Syd Lawrence Orchestra at Wirksworth  Leisure Centre in front of an  audience of over

The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir

Chairman

Paul Sheward
Home Farm , Street Lane, Denby
Derbyshire DE56 8NE
Tel 01773 748986
Trishsheward@homefarmsl.wanadoo.co.uk
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Secretary

Gordon Bright
24 Matlock Road
Ambergate, Derbyshire
Tel 01773 857161
Bright_g@sky.com
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Treasurer

Gordon Blount
Mill Cottage, St Helen’s Lane
Wirksworth. Matlock
Derbyshire DE4 4BS
Tel 01629 825717
Gordon.blount@mailauth.co.uk
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General Secretary

Alan Davis
5 Alton Road, Belper.
Derbyshire DE56 1TY
Tel :- 01773  822216
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Website Manager &
“ Friends of the Dalesmen M.V.C.”
Co-ordinator

Sid Harbey
“Glenavon” 1 High Tor Road
Starkholmes, Matlock
Derbyshire DE4 3DG
Sidharbey@talktalk.net

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The Press & Publicity Officer

Paul Redshaw
4 King Edward Street,
Wirksworth, Matlock
Derbyshire. DE4 4FE
Tel :- 01629 822202

President
Rev. Reg  Dean


Musical  Director
John Lloyd


Accompanist
William Templeman

Assistant Accompanist
Sian Mosley

Patron  
Lady Winifred Hilton. D.St.J ; A.T.C.L