HQS Wellington was the venue for this years’ Michaelmas Court and Lunch.The day started with a Court Meeting at which I was delighted to clothe Stuart Herritty as a Liveryman and admit Andrew Bennett, Past Master Sue Owen’s Consort, as a Freeman under the recently introduced Consort Admission category.
Fortunately we had a warm and sunny day that allowed us to have the reception drinks prior to lunch on the Quarter Deck. It was a pleasure to welcome members and guests including guest speaker, Fiona Adler and Masters of the Plumbers, Scientific Instrument Makers, Launderers, Environmental Cleaners, Constructors, and Hackney Carriage Drivers.
As usual, The Cook and the Butler served excellent food and wine and there was a very congenial atmosphere throughout. Fiona Adler gave a very entertaining speech, keeping us all attentive from the start when she mentioned that she and I had something in common! After a number of things that it was not, she pronounced that it was a love of acting! She went on to keep us informed and amused about her time as Sheriff at the same time as Andrew Parmley prior to his election as Lord Mayor.A splendid day, rounded off with a Stirrup Cup.
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