The Rotary Club of Corringham Thameside

Like knights of old, the rotarians of Corringham Thameside were both blod and chivalrous at their medieval banquet held on Saturday 7th March at Barnard’s Farm in West Horndon. Nearly seventy Rotarians, together with their families and friends, all suitably attired in a variety of costumes of the period, enjoyed a three course meal which included a hog roast.  The meal was suitably washed down with some fine English ale and wine. 

The evening was hosted by President Terry Finnegan, who acted as Lord of the Manor and discipline was imposed by his faithful Sheriff, David of Basildon.  Several miscreants found themselves in the village stocks for such diverse crimes as non-payment of taxes, monks who had defied their laws of celibacy, a councillor who thought he was immune from prosecution on the grounds that he was a politician, and serving wenches that displayed little cleavage.  There were tournament games, including a form of jousting which required contestants to ride a “hobby horse” whilst carrying a shield and weilding a floppy lance.   This and other games ensured that those present were kept frollicking the night away.

The fifteenth century Welsh barn was decked out with heraldic banners made by club members to add to the atmosphere.  

The evening was in support of Prostrate Cancer Research and it is hoped that the profits will reach over £400.

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