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in charity and community support. This has now become an annual event and provides an excellent
opportunity to highlight the tremendous work done throughout the City. The ninth Lord Mayor’s Big
Curry Lunch served curry to 1000 people in April. This event in aid of ABF, the Soldiers’ Charity, was
attended by HRH Prince Harry who spent much time talking with supporters, particularly
beneficiaries – injured servicemen and ex-servicemen and their families. A contingent of Her
Majesty’s Judges was happy to forego their usual lunch arrangement to enjoy a curry and bring a
little of the Bailey to Guildhall.
As Sheriff I am busy organising fundraising events. The first major event,
in aid of the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund, took place on 27 July and
involved the two Sheriffs touring the City on horseback escorted by the
Honourable Artillery Company Light Cavalry. I had not ridden before and I
managed to squeeze in ten lessons over the six months prior to the
event. In our full Shrieval outfits, complete with swords, gloves presented
by the Glovers’ Company, and hats loaned by the College of Arms, the
procession was quite a spectacle. The rain held off and there were many
photo opportunities at the twenty stops along the route. Stops included
15 Livery Halls, St Paul’s Cathedral, Mansion House and Guildhall, and
generous refreshments were offered to both riders and horses.
My fellow Sheriff and I were delighted to raise over £20,000 in sponsorship for the Sheriffs’ and
Recorder’s Fund. Very many thanks indeed to all who supported us.
The remaining event is the Sheriffs’ Ball in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, which is to be held at The
Guildhall on 23 September. It promises to be a splendid evening of dining, dancing and fund raising
and will include a Silent Auction which will contribute significantly to the monies raised in aid of our
Lord Mayor’s two chosen charities – JDRF and the Sea Cadets, and will be our final “Hurrah” as
Sheriffs. The Shrieval role is a very busy one, but far too enjoyable to be described as “hard work”.
My sincere thanks to the many Liverymen who supported my election; I would not be here without
you!

New Members
At the 206 Session of the Court held at Wax Chandlers’ Hall on 17 December 2015 Michael Salmon,
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Tim Ellis, Peter Geraghty and Paul Leech were admitted as Freemen and Chris Turner was admitted
as a Yeoman.
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At the 207 Session of the Court on held at Haberdashers’ Hall on 11 February 2016 Rob Palles-
Clark was admitted to the Livery; Max Tillson and Geoff Taylor were admitted as Freemen; Rhiannon
Monteith, Stefan Raw-Rees and Harry Gilder were admitted as Yeomen and Dominic Lamb was
admitted as an Apprentice.
At the 208th Session of the Court held at the RAF Club, Piccadilly on 5 May 2016 Nick Morris was
admitted to the Livery; Femi Santos and Colin Morrell were admitted as Freemen and Jonathon Li-
Parrett was admitted as a Yeoman.
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At the 209 Session of the Court held at Tallow Chandlers’ Hall on 6 July 2016 John Rowsell (The
Master Lightmonger) was admitted to the Freedom and the Livery; Adrian Stammers, Cheryl
Moreton, Jason Farnell, Weng Keong Kong, Andrew Harris and James Shannon were admitted to the
Freedom and Phil Tansey was admitted as a Yeoman.
At the 210 Session of the Court held at Wax Chandlers Hall on 21 September 2016 Dean Wincott
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was cloathed as a Liveryman, Anthony Trainor was transferred from a Yeoman to a Freeman, and
Barry Fletcher, Andy Hyde and Peter Phillippo were admitted as Freemen.

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