69. Worshipful Company of Fletchers’ Ladies’ Lunch, 15 November 2023


Melanie Trapnell, Consort to the Master Fletcher, invited other Consorts to the Company’s annual Ladies’ Lunch.  About 25 ladies, plus one gentleman, met at Vinoteca City, close to Cannon Street Station, for a delightful lunch.  Conversation and wine and water flowed.  It was interesting to learn about archery and other Livery activities.  This was a most pleasant afternoon.

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