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East Anglia Drinks
2 JUNE 2018 – TRINITY COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
This event was a deliberately smaller affair than usual with the intention of bridging the gap between last September’s dinner and the intended return of the dinner to a date in May. Twenty one OMs and partners enjoyed canapés and wine in the Allhusen Room with the evening sun pouring through the large casement windows. We were pleased to welcome Hamish Nash who is studying at the University and represented the YOMs admirably during our subsequent discussions. As ever, it was a pleasure to welcome Nick Priestnall and Peter and Anita Wakeham.
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After our appetites and thirsts were mostly satisfied David Short and I conducted a discussion with all those present on the future form, frequency and location of the East Anglia event. It was rapidly agreed that it should continue on an annual basis, in Cambridge and based on Trinity
College. It was felt best to try and continue with a Friday in May each year thus making it possible for those OMs studying at the University to attend.
After the useful and creative discussion held at last year’s East Anglia Drinks Reception we have decided to introduce a new format. On alternate years we shall hold an informal gathering comprising a cultural, educational or historical component, followed by a buffet supper at Trinity College. Where possible these activities will have strong links with Old Millhillians and their connection with Cambridge and the University.
Alternating with these events we shall hold the customary formal reception and dinner at Trinity College, the next being in 2020. The purpose of this variation is to tempt Old Millhillians who are not keen on black tie dinners and especially to encourage the attendance of Cambridge undergraduates. An additional attraction is that the cost of the new style meetings will be less than the formal dinner.
We are starting the change this year with a Private Visit to the Wren Library at Trinity College, courtesy of the Librarian, Nicholas Bell. This will be for an hour, from 6pm, followed by a buffet supper in the Allhusen Room of the College.
