The evening saw the largest gathering of individual members of the Institute of Couriers, representatives from Worshipful Company of Carmen, Institute of Directors, London Metropolitian University, West Thames College, RHA and APC alongside the guests of fellows. Viscount Falkland opened the evening with a lively and warm welcome speech that has seen the new felllows gowned at the House of Lords for the past 8 years. Sir Peter Hendy was keen to follow on with his note of thanks to the industry for their continued support of the Olympics legacy of transport cohension, liking the Institute of Couriers so much he accepted a new Fellows gown with six other leading members of the industry.

Sir Peter Hendy proud to become a Fellow of the Institute of Couriers.

David Stringer Lamare Chairman of the IoD City of London gave reference to last years theme of the Four F's. Fellows, Friendship, Frieght and the Future by putting in the C,D, & E before F. Commerce, Dedication and Energy. All of these elements the new Fellows and indeed all Fellows of the Institute of Couriers have in abundance. The gowning event was a focus for leaders to discuss and influence the commerical business within London and the major citites of the UK. Deliberating and sharing good practise and vision for the future. The event was photographed and a cd will be sent in the New Year to all Fellows.