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MEMBER’S
EVENTS
ST FLORIAN’S
FIREX SOUTH
Tower of London Visit
New Members Evening
Olympic Park Visit
Pancake Race
Carol Concert
The Company enjoyed the hospitality of the
wardens of the tower of London on a very cold
evening in order to witness the wonderful
ceremony of the keys. Those attending were
given a good surprise when the salute to the keys
was taken by Prince Edward, who was also
attending a dinner in the Tower.
After the ceremony, the company enjoyed some
good food and a warming drink in the Warder’s
bar.
The Company was very pleased with the
response and help from members in introducing
possible new Members to the Company. Thirty
prospective new members attended the ‘Meet
the Firefighters’ event in March. This was held in
Winchester House and was enjoyed by all who
attended.
A Member’s Informal Lunch was also held in the
Old Doctor Butler's Head at the end of March
and proved to be a very social occasion.
The Events Committee arranged a tour of the
Olympic Park in March. Members met at the
Westfield Shopping Centre and the tour provided
wonderful views of the various Stadia. The guide
provided a brief history of the area and the parks
development. Following the tour a meal was
enjoyed at Jamie Oliver’s Italian Restaurant next
to the park.
Shrove Tuesday in February saw the annual Inter
- Livery Pancake Race take place in Guildhall
Yard. This event brings together a number of
Livery Companies who compete in four
categories: The Master’s, Liverymen, Ladies and
a Novelty category. The Company was
represented by The Master, The Under Warden,
Freeman Nicole Hoffman and Liveryman, Nicol
McCallum. Terry Baldwin was the Team Manager.
The annual carol concert held in December at St.
Mary le Bow was well attended by members of
the Company and their families. The sermon was
given by Reverend George Bush and there were
wonderful solos from Suzanne Wilson and Abigail
Cowland, the Master’s daughter. After the
service, the Company enjoyed a feast of
sandwiches and mince pies.
The St Florian’s Installation Banquet shown as
‘Trinity House’ in the Company Diary is incorrect
and reflected last year’s entry. We have received
confirmation from the Girdlers’ Company that
we have their permission to hold our Banquet in
their Hall this year on Wednesday 10th October
2012. This is considerable recognition for the
Company as the Girdlers’ do not hire their Hall
and we are there by special invitation of the
Master, Wardens and their Court.
Brian Eves represented the Company at the
recent Firex South show held at Sandown Park in
March, where he was able to provide
information on the company to the many visitors.
Church of St. Mary-le-Bow
The stand at Firex South