The inaugural Devonshire Society Ladies Lunch Liz Silvester writes: T he inaugural Devonshire Society Ladies Lunch took place on Friday 4 October at The Star in Alfriston and the ladies who attended were delighted not only by the venue but by the menu, too, which was truly delicious. As a last-minute, very welcome surprise the sun shone and
we were able to have drinks in the newly- opened Walled Garden before heading up to the Pilgrim’s Room for a two-course lunch. The interior design touches really make The Star such an outstanding venue and everyone loved it. After good con- versation over good food, we heard from our speaker, Lai Symes, who is a couture milliner and makes exquisite bespoke and ready-made hats. Lai’s business has been going for nearly 24 years and she was able to share many insights into her craft, a truly enlightening way to end our meal. Lai kindly donated a bespoke hat to our raffle which also included an overnight B&B stay for two at The Star. The sale of tickets made £800 for our Blue Sky Bursaries Appeal. There were old friends, but new friend- ships were forged, too. A perfect lunch on a really lovely day. If you are interested in being added to our Ladies Lunch invite list, do let us know by email at es@eastbourne-college.co.uk or on 01323 451911.
Cambridge Evensong and Dinner
A tour of Queens’ College for the choir
O n Friday 27 Septem - ber, the College choir, under the guidance of College Director of Music Dan Jordan, travelled to St John’s College Chapel to sing Even- song as part of an Eastbournian Society evening in Cambridge. Before their rehearsal, the choir had the opportunity of meeting up with Natasha Symes (Watt 2016–21) who gave them a tour of Queens’ College. Natasha is a recent graduate from the college and gained a first-class honours degree in Anglo-Saxon, The College choir in rehearsal
Norse and Celtic. She is now embarking on an MPhil focusing on Hereward the Wake. Following Evensong, a true mix of the ES family met for drinks and dinner in Gonville and Caius College. Current parents and friends of the College enjoyed an evening of reminiscing and meeting other ES members. ES Chairman Ian Henley (Gonville 1970–75) and College governor Vicky Henley (Nugent 1975–77) were able to join us, along with other OEs, some of whom are Cambridge based.
Cambridge undergraduate and linguist Sandra Fuhrmann (School 2019–21) met up with Queens’ College postdoctoral scientist Dr Hamish Symington (Craig 1993–98) and Selwyn College Fellow Dr David Smith (Powell 1977–81). And it was a Dinner in Gonville and Caius College
delight to have join us Gonville and Caius Senior Tutor and Fellow Dr Andrew Spencer (Pennell 1993–98) with whose help we were able to enjoy the fine surroundings of the Fellows Dining Room.
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