FRANCE & LODGE LTD

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 106 of the Insolvency Act 1986, that Final Meetings of the Members and Creditors of France & Lodge Ltd will be held at the offices of Sargent & Co, 36 Clare Road, Halifax HX1 2HX, on 21st February 2001, at 3 p.m. and 3.15 p.m. respectively, for the purposes of receiving an account of the Liquidator’s acts and dealings, and of the conduct of the winding-up to date. A Member or Creditor entitled to vote at either of the above Meetings may appoint a proxy to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be a Member or Creditor of the Company. Proxies for both Meetings must be lodged at the offices of Sargent & Co, 36 Clare Road, Halifax HX1 2HX, not later than 12 noon on the day preceding the Meeting. P. Sargent, Liquidator 9th January 2001.