Floreat Aula Legacy Society Dinner Returns to the Hall

On Friday 24 March, the first Floreat Aula Legacy Society Dinner for four years took place. The dinner recognises members of the Society, who have made a provision to the Hall in their will, and usually happens on a biennual basis, but has been on pause due to COVID-19.

Throughout the afternoon, members enjoyed an exhibition in the Old Library commemorating the 600th anniversary of the death of William Taylor (medieval Principal of the Hall). The evening celebrations then started with a talk from Vice-Principal and Tutor in Geography, Professor Rob Whittaker, entitled ‘Island Life’ on his research on ecological biogeography of islands, particularly Tenerife. Following this, attendees enjoyed a drinks reception in the Senior Common Room which saw  Professor Jonathan Yates, Chattels and Pictures Fellow, speak on the room’s incredible art collection. Guests then headed down to the Wolfson Hall for a delicious four-course meal before the evening ended with a trip to the Buttery Bar. The long-awaited dinner was a wonderful evening enjoyed by all.

A photo album for the event is available here.

St Edmund Hall is incredibly thankful for those who have included the Hall in their wills. If you are interested in finding out more about joining the Floreat Aula Legacy Society, please contact Campaign Development Manager Tom Sprent at +44(0)1865 279084 or thomas.sprent@seh.ox.ac.uk.