Having opened the Annual Meeting in due form, the District Grand Prefect warmly welcomed the distinguished guests with plenty of humour and mirth. There then followed the usual administrative business of the meeting, at which point the District Grand Prefect invested and promoted his District Officers.
In his address, RWBro Colin Woodcock reflected on the continued growth of the District and talked about the social events and the New Members' Dinner that had been held over the last 12 months - including the recent Autumn Social Evening where Mark Smith (from the BBC's Antiques Roadshow) gave an enthralling talk on the Victoria Cross to members of the District and their partners and friends.
The alms collection, on behalf of the Carli Lansley Foundation, raised £750.
The District Grand Prefect then closed the Annual Meeting, and the Brethren adjourned to a splendid and enjoyable Festive Board.