THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGISTS
FELLOWSHIP
The 5th Nostalgia Lunch of The Worshipful Company of
Information Technologists
followed by fruit salad and lemon
sorbet, tea and coffee, with a
goodly flow of wine!
Deputy Master Michael Webster,
who was Master at the time,
welcomed those attending and
reported that the Company was in
good form, highlighting some of the
charitable and educational
activities the Company supports,
fifth ‘Nostalgia lunch’ was such as Lifelites, AbilityNet iT4C
held on 17th June at
and our partner schools
Vintners’ Hall, this year for Hammersmith Academy and Lilian
members of WCIT who had achieved Baylis Technology School the age of 65.
updates you can read about in the
charity section of this edition of
More than 50 members attended to
Monitor!
enjoy the fabulous environment of
the Vintners’ and a delicious meal of Contributed by Liveryman Peta
Walmisley
fish pie, greens and barley hotpot,
A
Prince Arthur Cup - Inter-Livery Golf Competition
T
he Prince Arthur Cup is played every year at Walton
Heath between 54 Livery Companies. This year it was
played in the summer in near ideal golfing
conditions – fine and little wind.
Our pairings were Geoff Unwin (Captain)/Michael Webster
and Peter Cordery/Martin Watkins. We were teamed up to play
with The Mercers and The Founders over 36 holes, but the
competition is actually played against the course. You either
win, lose or half against the par on any hold, that’s it. This
format is not often used but it is psychologically very tough.
Your Captain had a nightmare morning round and the Deputy
Master’s reserves of calmness were sorely tested. Peter and
Martin played steadily. At lunch we were in danger of not
making ‘the cut’ for next year (the bottom 5 livery companies
are dropped off). Thanks to a rallying discussion over lunch
and fuelled by a glass or two of excellent Minervois, Peter and
Martin played out of their socks in the afternoon, almost
winning the afternoon pairs and rescuing the team.
The competition was won by The Leathersellers with The
Cordwainers second and The Mercers third.
Thanks to the sterling play of Peter and Martin and the
patience and steadiness of Michael, we ended up 43 rd.
From left: Deputy Master Michael Webster; Liveryman Geoff Unwin;
Liveryman Martin Watkins; and Liveryman Peter Cordery
If any members wish to be considered for the team, just email
me with a few details – club, handicaps etc...
Contributed by Geoff Unwin, WCIT Liveryman
[email protected]
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