Grenville Jones presented with High Sheriff Award

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
 
Bath music man Grenville Jones has been presented with an award recognizing his ‘great and valuable service to the community, by the High Sheriff of Somerset, Thomas Sheppard.
 
Mr Sheppard said:
 
“Grenville has always been involved with choirs and singing; he is well-known for his appearance on radio and television across the world through his choirs and work with the Golden-Oldies Charity that he founded in 2007 and for his reputation of getting people of all ages to sing! 

“He has raised thousands of pounds for both national and local charities and in July 2012 received an honorary doctorate from Bath Spa University in recognition of his reputation for bringing music to all age groups in communities across the West and Wales.

“Grenville started Goldies in 2008 and it now has a team of over 50 talented session leaders and numbers of sessions approaching 160 across England and Wales. Many are now re-starting after Covid.

“He also leads 25 choir projects including the famous City of Bath Male Choir, which received national acclaim in the popular BBC's ‘Last Choir Standing’ series. There are over 800 people enjoying singing in his various choirs; many of which raise funds for their locally selected charities.

“Larger than life, but always focusing on bringing people together to enjoy the companionship and company of singing whatever their ability.”
 
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