To celebrate 25 years since the granting of their Livery, the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists organized an Anniversary Banquet at the Guildhall this week. (See photograph of invitation card, menu and seating plan). I was one of 86 Masters in attendance and with nearly 800 sitting down to the “white tie” banquet, it was rather a squash but great fun! (See photograph of guests trying to find their places before dinner).
Because the event was held on the 4th day of the month, and the fact that several Members of the Company work on complex computer generated special effects for the film industry, the event had an amusing theme of “May the Fourth be With You”! On arrival, guests were greeted by Star Wars characters (see photograph of an unsuspecting Master!), in contrast with the more traditional sight of representatives from the Company of Pikemen and Musketeers (see photograph) inside the Guildhall.
Musical entertainment was provided by The London Banqueting Ensemble, who as well as playing through dinner, also gave a fantastic rendition of the Post Horn Gallop on their hunting horns.
The Master, Chris Histed, proposed a toast to the Guests and this was followed by a very amusing toast to the Company given by the Lord Mayor, Andrew Parmley. The guest speaker was Graham Turnock, CEO of the UK Space Agency.
A thoroughly enjoyable and appropriate occasion for this anniversary. Many thanks to the Master for inviting me and including me in the celebrations.
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