46. The Walbook Ward Club 206th Anniversary Dinner

Not many Water Conservators belong to Ward Clubs, but I belong to the Walbrook Ward Club, founded in 1809. They have a few events each year which are well supported by a cross section of Wards and Liverymen. A lot cheaper than joining the Livery they provide access to a range of City people. Last year, former Lord Mayor Alan Yarrow spoke; this year another former Mayor (2002), His Honour Judge Sir Gavyn Arthur, was the principle guest. Amusing us with stories from his early days as a provincial Recorder, and how (allegedly) he was selected to be the guest speaker, the evening was delightful, with musical accompaniment from the Sadlers’ Hall Musician’s Gallery and down amongst us for the Post Horn Gallop. The Loving Cup Ceremony was performed better than our attempts at our Banquet. I was sitting amongst Environmental Cleaners who attended our celebration of the Royal Charter in 2006 - which was a major prompt to get going with their own efforts to achieve Charter status in 2010.