A TOP Chester choir has held its first face-to-face rehearsal in more than a year as it makes plans to celebrate a special anniversary. Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, members of Chester Male Voice Choir held a socially-distanced outdoor rehearsal at Chester Rugby Club. It was the first time they had sung together in person since early March last year. The choir marks its 80th anniversary during 2021 and has a number of special events planned. Speaking about getting together after such a long gap, choir Chairman John Walsh said: The weather was fortunately kind to us and the excellent turn-out showed how much members wanted to get back to singing together.