The start of a challenging week
Today in bright sunshine I placed across of remembrance on behalf of the Company  in the ceremony of the Opening of the Garden of Rembrance in St Pauls Cathedral .It was very moving and the memories of the sacrifices put all our problems into their proper perspective . But in many ways the sombre  mood was mixed with the brightness of the honour in the sacrifices that were made . Once more we see  opposites co-existing in life . Wardens - you do not need black ties , ordinary ones preferable a company tie will be fine

Then on to one of the last functions for the Lord Mayor - a lunch provded by Trinity House for the City of London Corporation . I was there as an Associate Brother but I was able to wear the badge of the Company with pride . The food and companionship were splendid .