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Barry May-skilled stewardship of The Baron

Thursday 28 March 2024

Peter Holland, former Director of Corporate Affairs and Chairman of Visnews

Warm thanks to Barry May for both the idea of the Baron and many years of skilled stewardship. Best wishes for a speedy return to good health. ■

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Paul Julius Reuter starts news and price service with pigeons

Paul Julius Reuter started his first news and stock price information service between Brussels and Aachen, Germany on 28 April 1850. He used 45 trained carrier pigeons provided by an Aachen brewer, baker and pigeon breeder.

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George Short Club

Wednesday 1 May 2024 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM

MEETING MOVED TO WEDNESDAY MAY 1 AT 2.30PM Due to a train drivers strike, the next meeting of the Short Lunch Club has been moved from May 8 to Wednesday May 1 from 2.30 pm in the Snug at The Harrow Inn in Whitefriars St.

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Barry May-skilled stewardship of The Baron

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