Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 15:51
A small tour of the Blizard Building (Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences), the Museum, and Doniach Exhibition was organised by the Colchester Commandery. The visit provided a fascinating insight into the past present and future of the Royal London Hospital. The ICMS building was explained in all its intricacies by the Building Manager, Ralph Thompson. The sheer complexity and innovation of its design and function was awe inspiring. The incredible aspect of this building is that it is a fully functioning laboratory at the cutting edge of biomedical research, and that visitors and schools can visit the Centre of the Cell and see the laboratories in full operation. The only Laboratory of its kind in the World.
The Historical aspect of the tour was presented by Jonathan Evans, the Archivist of the Royal London Hospital Museum, who illustrated the running of the Hospital at its foundation, and the unique role the Hospital layed in the development of modern medicine.
Stephen Moore guided the group through the Forensic Pathology specimens, including the skeleton of Robert Merreck (more commonly known as the Elephant Man).
The unsettled stomachs were refreshed at New Tayyabs.
A donation of £160 was made to the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association and £60 to the Barts & London Charitable Foundation.
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A Celebration of 15 years.
The 31st Investiture will be held on Saturday September 25th 2010 in the Priory Church of Saint Bartholomew’s at Smithfield, London. The service will include the Tenebrae Choir directed by Nigel Short, with the organ and trumpeters of the Priory Church.
Members of the public are most welcome to join us in our celebration and prayers. Contact the Secretary General to ensure a place.
Saint Lazarus Ladies Adidas Women's 5km Challenge September 5th 2010
If you want to join us on a (we promise!) fun day with 15,000 women of ages, please email us asking for a form. £15 will cover entry and a £5 donation to the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. The run finishes with a well earned lunch and glass of wine or two at a local restaurant.
Continuing the celebration of 15 years of charitable work, the Order is holding a Charity Ball, with reels and a stupendous auction of promises on the November 11th in aid of the Saint Lazarus Hospice Association. Email for details.