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MEMBER’S EVENTS
Tower of London Visit
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.
New Members Evening
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.
Olympic Park Visit
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.
Pancake Race
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.
Carol Concert
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.
ST FLORIAN’S
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.
FIREX SOUTH
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
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