John Rubinstein, Master of The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers presented a cheque to Colonel Nigel Easton of the Regiment of Fusiliers at the Fusilier’s Dinner held at the Clothworkers Hall in the City of London.
The Fusiliers’ Dinner was a glittering event which honoured individual Fusiliers who had excelled in their duties during the course of the year as well as providing the occasion for the Cordwainers Company to present a cheque for £21, 277.30 to the Fusiliers Aid Society.
Citations were read out and a speech was made by Major Jamie Durcan, Officer Commanding, C Company, City of London, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and The Master of the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers presented tankards to three outstanding Fusiliers. The first award was for “Best Endeavour” and was presented to Fusilier Armstrong. The second award was for “Best Contribution” and was presented to Fusilier Menezes, with the third award for “Best Soldier” going to Fusilier Dobson.
Entertainment at the Fusiliers’ Dinner was provided by the London Banqueting Ensemble who are a collection of top class musicians specialising in music for dinner functions, weddings and all special occasions around London.
The London Banqueting Ensemble provided a fanfare of Trumpets as a call to dinner and played “Roast Beef of Old England” as the guests entered the dining room and provided wonderful background music during dinner. After dinner they performed a marvellous rendition of the Post Horn Gallop, much to the delight of all the guests. If you have never experienced the Post Horn Gallop, I highly recommend that you click this link to a video of the London Banqueting Ensemble playing the Post Horn Gallop at the Guildhall.
After dinner the Master invited all guests to join him in the Reception Room for a nightcap.
