8th January Christmas Court Lunch

On Wednesday 8th January, the Company met for its Christmas Court lunch at Armourers’ Hall, signalling a premature end to Dry January for a number of people. Our Guest Speaker was once again Lt Gen Sir Ralph Wooddisse, who had earlier that morning received the Honorary Freedom of the Company. Sir Ralph’s talk about the disconcerting array of security issues currently facing the UK made for fascinating if sobering listening. The Chief Commoner, Deputy Peter Dunphy, was among our distinguished guests, together with Alderman Bronek Masojada and the winner of the 2024 Poulters’ Trainee of the Year Award, Mrs Stephanie Pedrick.