He Had His First Kiss on Earth When He Was Eleven and Continued His Love for Music

 86 Years Ago Today

Friday 10th of April 1936

Pop singer Ricky Valance known for his hit single ‘Tell Laura I Love Her’ is born as David Spencer in Ynysddu, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom.

His life spans in and around his birthplace are well known for his vocal talents and hard work ethic. He spent his childhood in the small town of Ynysddu, Monmouthshire, United Kingdom, where he became a musician. David was raised a small farm land and worked as a tailor before becoming a music producer.

Todayadays, David is known for his work to promote and support the Scottish Gaelic heritage in relation to their homeland of the country, and for his contribution to the promotion of the Scottish Gaelic language culture.

When David was only four years old, he made an impression when he went to the Stirling-based Church of Scotland to be baptised as a Child of God (COC) in the chapel of St Mary at Dunedin. He had his first kiss on earth when he was eleven and continued his love for music. It was this love that brought him to St Mary and brought him to St David's Church, in a historic ceremony where David was given the "Holy Cross of the Holy Name of Mary".

When this great church was converted and opened as St David's Church, we have worked hard to offer a diverse range of activities for its members.