Spring 2006 Newsletter : Branch Annual Dinner

- returning to the superb surroundings of St Williams College York for 2006

Members who attended the 2005 Annual Dinner will remember that we enjoyed a really excellent meal in this beautiful old hall – certainly the very best for many years. The Annual Meeting Programme gives full details of this year’s event, which will, as usual, take place during the Annual Meeting, on Tuesday evening 28th March, when we will return to St Williams College to be pampered by our professional and highly regarded caterers. The cost includes coach transfers and there will also be a pay bar before and after the meal, in case you get thirsty during the journey.

This will be an occasion not to be missed - so book now and tell your friends!

Nestled beneath the world-famous Minster, St Williams College was built in 1461 to house the Minster Chantry priests. King Charles I set up his printing press here when he moved his court to York in 1642 and, although it was much altered in the 16th and 17th centuries, it was rescued from decay in the 19th century and was later sold to the City Council for restoration. It is now one of York’s most impressive half-timbered houses and, with its timbered halls and enclosed cobbled courtyard, the college is a stunning venue for our 2006 Annual Dinner.