This is an amazing event supported in one way or another by most of the Livery Companies. There was a slight difference this year in that the Charities supported by the event were for all three services rather than just the Army as in previous years. A number of service personnel were in attendance and it was interesting to speak to them particularly because of my involvement in the Territorial Army in my younger years! It was also an opportunity to meet with the Masters of a good number of Livery Companies.
Lunch was in the Guildhall which was filled to capacity with 3 separate sittings! It was again interesting to talk to “non-livery” people over lunch. Afterwards several Livery Companies have stalls selling various wares associated in some way with their Companies. The orchids on the Gardener’s Company stall proved irresistible to both Simon and I. An amazing and very enjoyable event.
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