The target of raising £60,000 at this fund-raising dinner at the Mansion House was easily passed with the magnificent effort of a total of over £73,000 being raised. The profits from the evening will go towards a new student friendly outdoor learning centre project. Sally [...]
This dinner was hosted by the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants in the Furniture Makers' Hall, another stunning hall. The principal guest was Lady Lenzie who gave an interesting and entertaining speech.
Delighted and honoured to be invited to join The Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers on 5th September for their inaugural Court and Livery Dinner held at the recently refurbished Butchers’ Hall. The refurbished Hall was magnificent as were the wines, food and company.
On 22nd July, together with my consort, Helen, I visited the Old Bailey for a tour followed by supper at the invitation of Sheriff, The Honourable Liz Green in the truly spectacular Great Hall.
Hosted by The Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters I was invited as Master for a tour of the House of Commons, The Place of Westminster followed luncheon in the House of Lords hosted by Baroness Byford DBE. New Dawn is a contemporary light sculpture [...]
My second invitation was to attend the Installation Court Lunch of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators held at Stationers’ Hall. The luncheon was preceded by a Reception in the beautiful gardens of Hall.
As the new Master, the first event in the diary was a Cocktail Party at the Headquarters of the Royal Logistic Corps in Deepcut on 4th July with The Band of The Royal Logistic Corps providing musical entertainment.
Senior Warden, Major Jack Strachan MBE was installed as Master Launderer on Monday, 1st July 2019. Forbes MacDougall becomes Deputy Master, Kenneth Cupitt becomes Senior Warden and Sarah Lancaster is Renter Warden. The Installation Ceremony at the Hall was followed by a dedication at the [...]
I was charmingly hosted at the magnificent evening at the Mansion House for the Glaziers' Annual Banquet by Past Master Duncan Gee. Most interesting speeches notably Sir Vince Cable with fun musical entertainment from the challengers of Post Horn Gallop. A most enjoyable and memorable [...]
By invitation of the Worshipful company of Glass Sellers, the Clerk and I enjoyed a wonderful Service at St. James Garlickhythe followed by dinner at Apothecaries Hall to celebrate their Summer Court Meeting. A fabulous musical interlude provided by the winner of their Beethoven Prize [...]
