Clive Notley

Clive Notley, the current chairperson, was born and educated in Romford Essex, before studying for an honour’s diploma in  ophthalmic dispensing then specialising in contact lens prescribing and fitting, at City College, London.  Clive worked at several establishments in Essex and Suffolk spanning over forty years.

His father( John) sang baritone roles in the local operatic society which, Clive says, gave him a love of singing from an early age.

Clive’s hobbies( apart from a love of singing) include walking, cycling, fishing and rugby union.

Clive is a widower but boasts three married sons and five grandchildren. Having spent over forty years helping run Tollesbury Singers, Clive joined Tiptree Choral society in 2018 and became a committee member in 2019. It was in September 2025 that Clive was elected Chairman.