Court Assistant Simon Martin organised a group of Tylers and Bricklayers and guests to attend the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch at the Guildhall. This was the eleventh Big Curry Lunch and was hosted by the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor, Alderman Charles Bowman with the Royal Guest of Honour, Princess Eugenie of York.

The Lunch is held in aid of ABF the Soldiers' Charity in association with The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund, supporting all members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and their families who have been affected by the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Court Assistant Simon Martin organised a group of Tylers and Bricklayers and guests to attend the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch at the Guildhall. This was the eleventh Big Curry Lunch and was hosted by the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor, Alderman Charles Bowman with the Royal Guest of Honour, Princess Eugenie of York. The Lunch is held in aid of ABF the Soldiers' Charity in association with The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity and the Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund, supporting all members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and their families who have been affected by the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

As has become the custom, The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers had their own cordoned area where a glass of champagne, wines and beers were enjoyed pre-lunch by the attending guests.  At the appropriate time we processed to the lunch hall where a wonderful banquet of chicken curry, prawn curry, dhall, rice and naan bread was served with all the appropriate condiments, with more wine and beer. Whilst enjoying the excellent food and drink, Tylers and Bricklayers enthusiastically entered the silent auction which comprised 43 lots ranging from a dinner for four at a Michelin starred restaurant to a holiday in Mauritius. Our Master contributed the use of his wonderful Beach Hut in Southwold for a week as a prize in the Prize Draw.

After lunch we walked through a "mini market" where the Worshipful Companies of Framework Knitters, Fruiters, Gardeners and Turners were displaying their excellent wares, offering Liverymen the unique opportunity to make special purchases.  We then made our way to the Print Room where we were welcomed with coffee and wonderful hand-made chocolates. The lunch was a great success, thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and many thanks are extended to Court Assistant Simon Martin for organising this excellent event.