With the temperatures in London climbing to the high
twenties centigrade, it seemed incongruous to be think about Christmas but like
it or not, the Festive Season will be soon upon us so a launch event for the
Red Cross Christmas Market was held. The Mistress and I were pleased to attend with
forty or so other guest in the Members Dining Room at Guildhall for this
first-time event.
The British Red Cross Christmas Market has been successfully
run for a number of years in the Guildhall and has raised substantial amounts
of charitable giving. But the demands on any charity never go away and thus it
was decided to make the 2019 Market even more special and so a launch event was
held. Presided over by Alderman Alastair King we were treated to a small
drink’s reception and some motivating speeches. Alderman King described how
Livery companies can play their part in donating prizes as well as time and
support for this amazing charity. Members of the Red Cross and the fund-raising
committee were on hand to talk about the type of support they are able to give
both in the UK and abroad. It is a very worthwhile organisation and has a
fantastic first response capability in times of strife or conflict.
The 2019 Market will be held in the Guildhall on Tuesday 26
November and more details can be found at www.redcross.org.uk
Put it in your diary now!
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