Robert (Bob) May 1919 - 2015 Bob May was a well known character through his involvement in the Glastonbury Male Voice Choir. Bob, although small in stature, was a towering influence over many years. He served diligently as treasurer during the 1980’s and 1990’s being a stickler for detail. He continued to sing with the bass section until well past his 90th birthday and only retired from active participation about three years ago as his advancing years and ill health took thei

Barbara Durston 1925 - 2015 It was 1945 when the Male Voice Choir got back together now that the second world war had ended. They had a conductor and asked a Barbara Badman, a 20 year piano teacher, if she would be the choir’s accompanist. Barbara’s reply is one of those statements that should go down in history. “I’ll come along”, she said, “for a few weeks to see how I get on”. Barbara was the accompanist to the choir for the next 62 years. Barbara’s influence is still felt