'In Praise of CPR' - Cards received from local community choir members

Roxanne Smith, Christine S, Olivia Chandler, Gill Everard, Tony Hodgeson, Han, M.L Glover, Carolyn, P.Ryell, Liz Lee, D.Marsden, Jane Burnham, Christine Conway, Susie Emals, Aleda J Clark, Mrs Meads, Penny Morton, J.Warne, Jackie Farley-Harper, Ulrike Muuz-Willis, Tyr Klemols, Sharon Clark, James Davis, Peter Jackson

Support Letters

To whom it may concern: As a voice practitioner working in Powys and the whole of Wales, I have worked for the CPR as well as being involved in many of their excellent projects and workshops. To cut the funding, in this way, at this time is short sighted and very disappointing. It reflects more the poor management on the part of the Arts Council than anything, as I am sure you will see when you reconsider this decision.
With Regards
Roxanne Smith

To the Arts Council:
I am horrified to learn that you are planning to cut the funds to the Centre for Performance Research in Aberystwyth. I am a regular singer in 2 local community choirs weekly and look forward to the singing put on by this body, one of the few cultural organisations in West Wales.
Christine S

The CPR has proved over the years to be a valuable art resource in mid-Wales.
I have attended some wonderful singing events which have served to increase my own confidence. Many people need this chance to try out performing arts in an experimental way.
Anon

I have attended several workshops and performances at Giving Voice, and performed in the Karl Jenkins, all organised by CPR. I would like to see their funding continued so they can continue their excellent work.
Olivia Chandler

CPR, I am devastated to hear that funding for the CPR may be cut. I have been to workshops over a period of at least 5 years. In addition – this remote part of Wales has nothing else to match the professionalism and innovative work – does the Arts Council want to help creating a barren desert?
Gill Everard


Dear Sir,
As a regular singer who has sung with several of the CPR workshops, I am sad to hear that funding ahs been withdrawn from the organisation. Please reconsider as food for the soul is an essential to human well being. Yours,
Tony Hodgeson

They say “all the worlds a stage” but the problem you’re facing are a drama that we could all do without,
Han

Aberystwyth CPR has brought culture within the reach of the ordinary person and must continue. It is used by a diverse array of people.
M.L Glover

Giving Voice was really fun. I learnt a lot.
Thanks, Carolyn

It would be a tragedy to lose such a vibrant and successful organisation, criminal actually.
P.Ryell

Dear Arts Council,
CPR in Aberystwyth is central to so much of our cultural life. You should not cut the funding, it would be uncivilised to do so, Yours
Liz Lee

The performing arts are crucial for a civilised society. CPR has made a significant contribution in this regard and must get appropriate funding.
I am aghast at the stopping of revenue funding for CPR. Their courses and their archive material are second to none.
D.Marsden

CPR has done grand work, especially Giving Voice
Jane Burnham

I am writing to appeal against the decision to withdraw funding from CPR Aberystwyth. I have attended excellent workshops that have brought much social benefit.
Christine Conway


Dear Arts Council,
Please do not take CPR’s funding away.
Susie Emals

CPR has introduced me to companies, performers and styles of singing I would never otherwise have encountered and been much the poorer for having missed.
Aleda J Clark

I have always enjoyed the workshops organised by the CPR and am very concerned and distressed that funding for this excellent organisation is being cut.
Mrs Meads

I am writing to convey my dismay that the very enjoyable workshops organised by the CPR are in danger of ceasing due to ending of funding.
Penny Morton

I have enjoyed many times with Blazing Hearts and various others, as organised by CPR and am appalled to hear about the funding being withdrawn. Please don’t allow this to happen.
J.Warne

‘Blazing Hearts’ was a life changer for me. CPR has joined voices and choirs together all over Wales and enriched all who have joined because of them.
Jackie Farley-Harper

I attended CPR’s ‘Local Voices, World of Song’ years ago which was marvellous. Also, I was part of Karl Jenkins ‘Travels with my Uncle’ which was a great experience. It would be a great shame if CPR could not operate anymore.
Ulrike Muuz-Willis

I am writing to express my concern and dismay at the news of funding being cut for The Centre for Performance Research. I have attended their events for a number of years and have found them most edifying. To have such facilities in West Wales is extremely important for our cultural future.
Tyr Klemols

As a keen amateur singer I found it a very sad day that singing workshops that all enjoy will be ending because of lack of funds.
Sharon Clark

May I express my displeasure at the planned cut in funding to the CPR. I have thoroughly enjoyed workshops provided in the past and am saddened to hear of its potential closure.
James Davis

I Gyfarwyddwyr Cyngor y Celfyddydau
Gair byr i ddweud pa mor siomedig yr ydw i glywed bod CPR wedi colli eich nawdd. Mae CPR yn chwarae rol pwysig ym myd cerddorol Cymru. A wnewch chi ddim ail ystyried eich penderfyniad.
Peter Jackson

To the Directors of the Arts Council.
A short word to say how disappointed I am to hear that the CPR have lost their funding. The CPR plays an important role in the world of music in Wales. Will you not reconsider your decision. Peter Jackson