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The Master’s Year

In March, we had a guided tour round Salters’ Hall, one of the
more modern Livery Halls in the City, having been rebuilt in
1970 to a design by Sir Basil Spence and currently
undergoing renovation, but with a tradition dating back many
centuries. The principal guide, Anthony Lyster (a Liveryman
from the Worshipful Company of Salters), told us much about
the history of both the hall and the Company, with many of
us not appreciating beforehand the importance of salt in
earlier times. We were also privileged to see the wonderful collection of silver that the Salters’
Company owns. Following the tour, we made our way to the London Wall Bar and Kitchen for a sit-
down meal.
In May, with both calm and pleasant evening conditions,
several intrepid members and their guests ventured onto the
River Thames in a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), journeying at high
speed from Westminster Pier past Tower Bridge and back
before making their way to a local hostelry for a pub meal. A
good time was had by all as can be seen from the photograph
taken on the way up river
May also saw the annual inter-livery clay pigeon shooting event courtesy
of the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners for charitable
causes. With some of the usual suspects unable to attend this year CA
Henry Lamb looked around and, with some help from CAs Iain Meek and
Jane Wright, managed to put together a team consisting of himself, Iain
Meek, Colin Sach of the Worshipful Company of Bakers and Graham
Brown, a Director of Savilles. After a breakfast roll of bacon, sausage and
ketchup washed down with a gallon of strong coffee, the action got
under way, despite the heavens opening. Shooting over, the participants
traipsed back to the marquee for the legendary lunch of Hog Roast and
other assorted roast meats and side dishes. Lunch consumed, there were a few speeches and
words of thanks. Prizes were given and a representative of the Lord Mayor was given a substantial
cheque towards his chosen charity.
A very successful Master’s weekend took place in June as is reported elsewhere in this edition of the
Journal.
July saw two other annual “sporting” events, the Golf Day and the Sailing Day.
The Golf Day and summer meal,
was held at Croham Hurst Golf Club
and was attended by 18 members
and their guests with 7 members
and guests joining the golfers for
the meal. The Members’
competition was won by Melville
Dunbar and the Guests’
competition by Janet Aldread. As
usual, our thanks must go to PM
Alan Longhurst for organising the
event.

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