139. Election Court Luncheon

At the Election Court lunch held at Armourers’ Hall earlier this week we enjoyed an excellent meal and wines supplied very professionally by Mark Grove and his team from The Cook and the Butler.

The Master Engineer and Master Fueller were our guests along with senior representatives from the RAF, Navy and the Army and the CEO of CIWM (the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management). These were all enthusiastically welcomed by Simon Catford, our Fleet Warden, who went on to propose the toast to the guests, which was taken in water.

My Principal Guest was Alderman and Sheriff Peter Estlin, who gave a very amusing response on behalf of the guests with anecdotal stories about his role as Sheriff and life at the Old Bailey.

Before we left the Livery Hall for what seemed a very long stirrup cup in the adjoining reception room, Court Assistant Nigel Cartright was responsible for organizing a collection in aid of ABF, the Soldiers Charity, and we were delighted to have collected a total of £700 for this deserving charity.

Many thanks to our Clerk, Ralph Riley, who organized this excellent event with his usual efficiency.

Photographs show the Livery Hall laid up ready for lunch and Fiona, Peter Estlin. The Master and the Master Engineer during lunch.