Any other nominations for these offices should reach the Secretary in writing at least one week before the meeting. Guests are welcome to attend the AGM but may not vote. Attendance at the AGM is free. The society will be supporting this event and will have a stand in the exhibition. Members are strongly encouraged to attend.
Admission is free.
Dedication of the Refurbished Protaton Tower Work on the refurbishment of the Protaton Tower, the entire cost of which has been borne by the generous benefaction of our President, Sir Steven Runciman, is now nearing completion. We hope that as many members as possible will be there to celebrate it with him and to wish him and the society 'many years'. Reception at Highgrove H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Honorary Member of the Friends of Mount Athos, has very kindly invited the members of the society to attend a reception at his country house, Highgrove, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire, on Wednesday 2 August from 3.30 to 7.00 pm. We are greatly honoured that His Royal Highness has once again offered to open his house and garden to us as part of our anniversary celebrations. Admission will be by ticket only and an application form is enclosed with this newsletter.