Wednesday, January 30, 2019

79. Ladies Lunch, Drapers’ Hall, 25 January 2019


The Mistress was delighted to receive an invitation from the Mistress Security Professional to attend their Ladies Lunch at the wonderful Drapers’ Hall. She needed no second bidding and so whilst the Master was hard at work promoting the Company at the Clean City Awards lunch, the Mistress made her way over to Throgmorton Avenue!

The Drapers’ Hall needs no introduction but the Mistress Security Professional had organised a behind the scenes tour of this magnificent building. The assembled guests were given some little-known facts including the story of the refurbishment of the four great tapestries (now nearly complete). Fascinating stuff.

There then followed a lovely lunch expertly served by the in-house catering team. After the Loyal and Civic toast and a speech of welcome by both the Master and Mistress Security Professional, former Sheriff and now Patron of the City Consorts, Mrs Fiona Adler took centre stage. She gave a delightful speech and thanked all six visiting Consorts (including Consort of the present Aldermanic Sheriff, Amanda Keavney) for their attendance. Some ‘guilty secrets’ about each were revealed but space does not allow further details on this occasion! Suffice to say a good time was had by all.

The event was kindly sponsored by Estée Lauder and so there were one or two gifts available to take away. The Mistress is now fully stocked with scented candles!

A lovely social occasion and thanks are due to the Mistress Security Professional and her team for all the hard work. Pictures show the magnificent Livery Hall and one of the tapestries (plus some of the ladies who lunch!).


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