Members of BAR’s New Met Area gathered at London’s Westminster Pier on 14 July for a summer’s evening river cruise and barbeque.

Thankfully the weather stayed fine and the party enjoyed spectacular views of London’s famous waterfront on the journey up river towards Chiswick.

Soon it was time to take a seat in the salon to enjoying the freshly prepared food cooked on the ship’s barbeque.  Later the fun continued with everyone getting the chance to have their picture drawn by a very talented caricaturist and several brave souls took up the offer. All seemed delighted with the result. As well as being a first class social event the cruise gave everyone the opportunity to discuss business and hot topics with people from all sections of the industry. 

The cruise ended with an after dark trip through the Pool of London passing under the historic Tower Bridge and back to the mooring alongside a flood lit Houses of Parliament.  

Judging from the expressions on people’s faces as they left the ship, the event was a great success and a credit to all those involved in making it happen.

Photo: Revellers on the New Met boat trip on the Thames.