Lunch With Desmond Tutu - 20 May 2006

Henley Management College held a lunch to confer the title of Honorary Fellow in conjunction with the introduction of the Archbishop Desmon Tutu/Henley Management College Scholarship Programme for Ethical Leadership. I was lucky enough to accompany Claire to this event.

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Must be Pimms O'Clock
Things started off with a light beverage (Pimms
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It's René Carayol
Yup, we had a TV celeb in our midsts too. René Carayol is actually an
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Daffo-Hat
This lady must have a good sense of humour.
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Marquee (1)
An
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Marquee (2)
And the other side of the marquee.
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Our Table
The tables were all beautifully dressed. This is our table. Though it says we're on table 22, we weren't miles away from the action.
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My Breadroll
I couldn't resist... this is the breadroll I had. Remind you of something?
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The Procession - Faculty
The actual ceremony started with a procession of the faculty and VIP guests in their gowns. First the members of the faculty...
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The Procession - VIP Guests
... and then the VIP guests, led by the academic registrar.
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Honorary Fellows
Two of the three current Honorary Fellows, Sir John Read KBE and Professor Meredith Belbin...
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The South Africans
... followed by Sir Sydney Kentridge QC and Desmond Tutu Archbishop Emeritus, with Christopher Bones, the Principal finishing off the VIP guests.
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Who is That?
Who's that man? Desmond Tutu acknowledged him by docking his hat when the procession exited after the ceremony. Maybe it was just a polite gesture by the Archbishop
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Falling into Place
The faculty and VIP guests take their places on the stage.
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In Place
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The VIPs
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Citation By Sir Sydney Kentridge QC
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Citation By Sir Sydney Kentridge QC (1)
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Conferment of Honorary Fellowship (1)
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Conferment of Honorary Fellowship (2)
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Conferment of Honorary Fellowship (3)
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Address by Desmond Tutu (1)
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Address by Desmond Tutu (2)
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Address by Desmond Tutu (3)
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Address by Desmond Tutu (4)
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Address by Desmond Tutu (5)
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Exit Procession
The exit procession led by Desmond Tutu
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Ice Sculpture (1)
More of a mould, but made of ice none the less.
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Ice Sculpture (2)
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Robert and Desmond Tutu (1)
Robert, the husband of one of Claire's colleagues, Sheila Montgomery, had a quick word with Desmond.
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Robert and Desmond Tutu (2)
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Robert and Desmond Tutu (3)
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Sue and Desmond Tutu
Sue Ilett, one of Claire's colleagues has a quick word with Desmond Tutu.
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Desmond and Our Table (1)
Desmond Tutu took the time to go round to each and every table and thank them for attending. He was even took the time to pose for a lot of photos, including a few with our table. From left to right, back to front, the people are Jacky Allen, Hilary Chilton, Desmond Tutu, Robert Montgomery, Sue Ilett, Ingrid Stewart, Claire Foster and Me.
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Desmond and Our Table (2)
You have to take two pictures, just in case.
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And With Sheila
Desmond Tutu, Sheila and Robert Montgomery and Sue Ilett. I little bit of Photoshopping and my head can be removed from this picture :-)

Colin Seymour

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Gallery · Lunch With Desmond Tutu - 20 May 2006

Lunch With Desmond Tutu - 20 May 2006

Must be Pimms O'Clock

It's René Carayol

Daffo-Hat

Marquee (1)

Marquee (2)

Our Table

My Breadroll

The Procession - Faculty

The Procession - VIP Guests

Honorary Fellows

The South Africans

Who is That?

Falling into Place

In Place

The VIPs

Citation By Sir Sydney Kentridge QC

Citation By Sir Sydney Kentridge QC (1)

Conferment of Honorary Fellowship (1)

Conferment of Honorary Fellowship (2)

Conferment of Honorary Fellowship (3)

Address by Desmond Tutu (1)

Address by Desmond Tutu (2)

Address by Desmond Tutu (3)

Address by Desmond Tutu (4)

Address by Desmond Tutu (5)

Exit Procession

Ice Sculpture (1)

Ice Sculpture (2)

Robert and Desmond Tutu (1)

Robert and Desmond Tutu (2)

Robert and Desmond Tutu (3)

Sue and Desmond Tutu

Desmond and Our Table (1)

Desmond and Our Table (2)

And With Sheila