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On 16th. June the Society hosted its biennial Dinner at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, sponsored by the Antiques Trade Gazette; AON; The Arts Loss Register and Pardy's Printers. Members and Guests enjoyed an excellent meal before the retirement speech of outgoing Chairman Clive Stewrat-Lockhart and a response by incoming Chairman Paul Viney.Piere Valentin of Withers LLB.was made an Honorary Associate of the Society in recognition of his many years giving legal advice both to SOFAA and the Trade in general.The formal part of the evening was closed by Guest Speaker Eric Knowles who regaled those present with anecdotes and experiences of his tims as an auctioneer and TV personality.
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