Master’s Fund: Inter-Medical School Fundraising Walk (Day 2)
Masters Blog | Posted on 29th May 2026 at 10:20 am by Geordene Ritarita
A bright, sunny morning on Saturday 16th of May, saw 14 fellow Apothecaries join Ann-Marie and me for the second part of the inter-London medical school charity walk. We assembled at St Mary’s, Paddington, and set out for the Royal London Hospital. With the exception of St Mary’s, we had amongst the walkers students who […]
Master’s Fund: Inter-Medical School Fundraising Walk (Day 1)
Masters Blog | Posted on 30th April 2026 at 10:19 am by Geordene Ritarita
Wednesday 22 April saw 10 of us arrive at King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, on a lovely spring morning, having overcome the tube strike. Two other members were delayed but were able to join us at our second stop, Guy’s Hospital. You may recall that the walk was characterised by the “4 Fs”: fun, fellowship, fundraising, […]
Monthly Reflections from The Master: March Edition
Masters Blog | Posted on 6th March 2026 at 4:40 pm by Geordene Ritarita
Dear Members, One of the themes for my Master’s year has been to increase the engagement of the Society with the City of London. During February, there were a range of events which enabled me to take forward this ambition. These included: Taking part in the Inter Livery Pancake Race organised in Guildhall Yard by […]
Monthly Reflections from The Master: February Edition
Masters Blog | Posted on 4th February 2026 at 2:34 pm by Geordene Ritarita
Dear Members, January – and with it the first month of 2026 – has already passed. As ever, these newsletters are not meant to record every event, otherwise you would have a long and boring list of dinners and receptions. Rather, the newsletter serves to give a personal highlight of key events and themes. Events […]
Quarterly Newsletter: January 2026
Masters Blog | Posted on 15th January 2026 at 12:30 pm by Geordene Ritarita
Read the Quarterly Newsletter January 2026 edition here:
Monthly Reflections from The Master: December Edition
Masters Blog | Posted on 18th December 2025 at 2:47 pm by Geordene Ritarita
Dear Member, I am writing this post immediately following the December court meeting (17th) which is our last event before the holiday break. The run-up to Christmas is always extremely busy, and being Master is no exception. There have been a range of lunches, dinners, and receptions held across the City, and of course several […]
Monthly Reflections from The Master: November Edition
Masters Blog | Posted on 28th November 2025 at 3:40 pm by Geordene Ritarita
Dear member, I was aware from my previous roles and experience that November was a busy month in the City, but I had not realised just how full the diary would be. Key elements I would like to highlight in this blog include: the farewell to the Lord Mayor, Alastair King, and the installation and […]
A New Feature – Monthly Reflections from The Master: September Edition
Masters Blog | Posted on 8th October 2025 at 11:19 am by Geordene Ritarita
So, one month in, what are my reflections? As expected, it is a busy but exciting, fascinating and life-affirming role. I learnt a lot as a member of the Court and have had wonderful support and advice from Past Master Aroop and Immediate Past Master Julia. However, you never truly understand a post until you […]
