The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Bailliage of Malta was again held at Torri Lanzun in the heart of San Gwann and attended by 36 members.

Torri Lanzun was originally a 15th century farmhouse. In 1713, structural modifications were made, enlarging and strengthening it to serve as a fortified building which was a haven for local inhabitants during pirate raids. It also was used as a hunting station for the Grandmaster of the Order of St John. During the Second World War it served as an observation post to spot enemy planes and was damaged by enemy action. The building was restored in the 1970s and has been the official headquarters of the Order of St Lazarus since 1973.

As World Chaîne Day coincided with our AGM it was decided to celebrate the day at the same time. After the meeting, a commemorative group photo was taken in the courtyard.

Following the AGM, a reception was held at the Torri. Exquisite finger food, supplied by Zest of Hotel Juliani was served and washed down by a fine selection of wines.

These wines supplied by Crossbow Ltd included Corte Aura Franciacorta Saten 2021; Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Chablis 2021; Chateau de Mercuès ‘Le Vassal de Mercues’ Malbec 2019.

Mark Bailey
Chargé de Presse