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Grand Chapitre, Bath
The Great Britain 65th Grand Chapitre took place in Bath, Somerset from the 18th to 21st September.
The City of Bath, although not large, is exceptional in having two UNESCO World Heritage Site listings. In 1987 it was listed for its Hot Springs, Roman archaeology, Georgian buildings and natural landscape setting. In 2021 a second listing was received as one of the Great Spa Towns of Europe – fashionable spa towns laid out around natural springs which are used for health and wellbeing. The city was also for many years the home of the famous author, Jane Austin and we are fortunate to be visiting this year on the 250th anniversary of her birth.
The Grand Chapitre programme started on Thursday evening with an informal dinner at ‘Woods’ restaurant. With its Georgian elegance and warm informal atmosphere Woods has created an enviable reputation as one of Bath’s best independent restaurants.
On Saturday Morning In the presence of International Vice-President Marie Jones, thirty-five members were recognised, promoted or inducted at the Parish church of Walcot. This was the parish church of Georgian Bath. Also, it is where Jane Austen’s parents were married and later buried.
