Caritas 47

DECEMBER 2019
Our fallen heroes were also
remembered in December,
as members of the London
Watsonian Club gathered in
Battersea Park to plant a young
oak tree to mark the Club’s
contribution to our Forest of
Remembrance. The small group,
some of whom had served in
the armed forces, took turns
laying soil into the foundations
of the tree; after which followed
a dram and a toast to the Fallen
of GWC (including a wee nip
poured into the roots of the
tree) and a moment’s silence.
A unique event for the Club,
it was certainly one of the
most enjoyable, and poignant,
in recent memory. Those in
attendance were proud to pay
their respects, on behalf of all
London Wasonians, and to have
been present at the start of a
growing and lasting tribute set in
the heart of the nation’s capital.
On Saturday 14 December,
the Watsonian Club of Victoria
(Melbourne) held their annual
summer barbecue. Attended
by 21 Watsonians and guests,
a fun time was had by all - in
perfect weather.
On the evening of 17 December,
following a Christmas reception at
the French Consulate in Parliament
Square, the annual Festival of Nine
Lessons and Carols took place at
St Giles’ Cathedral, where pupils,
parents and members of our
Watsonian community gathered
together to enjoy this traditional
start to the festive period.
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