Category Archives: Confrérie du Sabre d’Or

Stephanie Knight

On Monday I was privileged to meet, sabrage and share a bottle of Champagne with Stephanie Knight, a truly brave and inspirational young lady.

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The Connaught Hotel – Caveau de Sabrage

Last week I attended the Connaught Hotel in Mayfair for the opening of their Caveau de Sabrage. I can safely say a good time was had by all. Image copyright Dave Court, Maître-Sabreur et Photographier.

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Kentish Sabreurs

A brief visit to Margate the week before last was needed to photograph Kentish Sabreurs Nikki and Jonathon Curran. It was necessary to open and dispose of a bottle of Champagne during the shoot – I was glad to assist … Continue reading

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Sterling Moss, Champagne and Shepherds

On Monday I was invited to the turning on of the Lights in Shepherds Market Mayfair. As a start to the proceedings Scott Collier (a fellow photographer and Champagne lover) “Sabraged” a young lady, who I then intronised as a … Continue reading

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Confrérie du Sabre d’Or and the English Toastmasters Association

On Monday I attended a meeting of the English ToastMasters Association at the County Hotel Chelmsford, where in my capacity as Connétable & Maître Sabreur La Confrérie du Sabre d’Or I intronised 4 Toastmasters as Sabreurs in the Confrérie, they having each Sabraged … Continue reading

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La Confrérie du Sabre d’Or – Champagne and Burgundy Tour 2012

Having returned from the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or – Champagne and Burgundy Tour 2012, it has been my pleasure to write an account for publication in the next edition of the Golden Sabre. Suffice it to say a wonderful time … Continue reading

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Chabad Buckhurst Hill Gala Fundraising Dinner – Green Screen Photography

As part of their Chabad Building Campaign, the Chabad Lubavitch of Buckhurst Hill held a Gala Fundraising Dinner at the Prince Regent Hotel, Woodford Bridge Essex last Thursday In my role of, Maître Sabreur et Connétable d’Essex I offered as … Continue reading

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The MPA – London and Essex Region

Yesterday Evening I attended the Essex and London Region of the Master Photographers Association at the Plough House Bulpan for the AGM and a presentation by Dr Paul Wilkinson PHD FMPA. Paul’s presentation was both stunning and inspirational – but … Continue reading

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The Wedding of Becky and Ian

Last weekend I travelled up to York to photograph the Wedding of Becky and Ian which took place on Sunday at the Cedar Court Grand, the former Headquarters of the Great North Eastern Railway. The Wedding and Wedding Breakfast took … Continue reading

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Sabrage at the Grange

Yesterday evening I attended the Commisioned Members Party of the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or at the Grange St Pauls. On a hot Summers Evening the atmosphere was quite intoxicating (as too was the Champagne). I had the pleasure of introducing … Continue reading

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