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AGM & Conferment of Diplomas

Saturday 7th March 2020 (12:00 – 16:30)
Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, London SE1 9DA

The College’s AGM, followed by the presentation of diplomas to successful candidates, will take place in Southwark Cathedral at 12 noon (AGM) and 14:00 (Conferment ceremony).

In addition to the awarding of diplomas to successful candidates, the RCO Medal will be conferred on Prof. Davitt Moroney, M. Daniel Roth and Dr Judith Weir CBE (for a press release with further details of this year’s Medal honorands, click here). The Presidential Address will be given by Gerard Brooks MA, FRCO and the Ede & Ravenscroft recitalist is Anne Page. Michael Koenig FRCO, winner of the Limpus Prize in the Winter 2020 examination session, will propose the vote of thanks after the recital.

All are welcome to attend; if you wish to stay for tea at the close of the ceremony, please let us know by email so we can be sure to cater for sufficient people.

Update & Information Regarding Coronavirus/Covid-19

The College has been monitoring the advice given by Government, Public Health England and other responsible bodies to produce guidance for guests attending the Conferment ceremony in Southwark Cathedral on 7^th March.

The College will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the ceremony goes ahead and that all our guests enjoy the day’s celebrations.

Please consider the following suggestions:

Each individual guest must do what he or she feels most comfortable with. If that means taking the decision not to attend then that must be the decision;

Whenever possible, wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or hand sanitizer if you have no access to soap and water. This is particularly important after taking public transport;

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;

If you feel unwell at any time during the day, please make yourself known to a member of the RCO or Cathedral staff;

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin;

Avoid hand shaking or other forms of greetings which involve direct contact with others;

Further considerations:

We know that there are not very many cases of Covid-19 within the UK at the moment;

Of the cases that have been diagnosed in the UK the vast majority are associated with people travelling from affected foreign countries;

We are told that this is unlikely to remain the case for long;

Covid-19 is likely to be worse for older people and people with other underlying conditions;

According to the World Health Organisation, older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions appear to develop serious illness more often than others;

Examples of pre-existing medical conditions include:
- High blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes