MUKUL MEHTA ADMITTED AS FREEMAN OF THE COMPANY, 18 MARCH 2019
Master and Wardens warmly welcomed Mukul Mehta as a Freeman to the Company on Monday, 18th March 2019.
CLERK ADMITTED TO THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Our Clerk was one of the many women recently admitted as a Freeman of the City of London. Margaret was sponsored by the Millennial Lord Mayor, Sir Clive Martin and Common Councillor, John Absalom. https://news.cityoflondon.gov.uk/florist-restaurateur-bishop-and-doctor-who-among-women-offered-city-freedom/
SPRING COURT DINNER OF THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF HACKNEY CARRIAGE DRIVERS
Master enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Saddlers' Hall at the invitation of the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Taxi Drivers. Saddlers' Hall is a most beautiful hall and the company was interesting and entertaining.
TACITUS LECTURE: WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WORLD TRADERS
Master attended a most interesting Tacitus Lecture by Christine Lagarde IMF Managing Director – organised by the Worshipful Company of World Traders. In the new Mary Poppins film a new villain is a slick banker, but Christine Lagarde suggested young people today should join the [...]
JOURNEYMAN EVENT: VISIT TO THE POSTAL MUSEUM
Master hosted a party to visit the Postal Museum in Clerkenwell on Wednesday, 27th February 2019 revealing fascinating history of London's history.
MASTER ATTENDING BOWYERS’ COURT AND LIVERY DINNER: 30th JANUARY 2019
Master was a guest at Bowyers' Court and Livery dinner at Ironmongers' Hall following their Court Meeting. Forty-seven Bowyers and their guests attended the January Court Meeting and Livery Dinner - traditionally an intimate and convivial affair. The venue was Ironmongers' Hall. Built in 1925 [...]
NEW LIVERYMEN: 28 January 2019
Two new Liverymen were warmly welcomed by the Court on Monday, 28th January 2019. They are Philip Hodgson of Tonrose and Oliver Moore of County Linen.
LONDON’S AIR AMBULANCE: 29th January 2019
Master Launderer, together with Past Master David Hart, attended the 30th Anniversary Reception at Glaziers' Hall to celebrate the thirty years since London's Air Ambulance was founded. Since London's Air Ambulance was founded, it has been a pioneer in delivering rapid response and cutting-edge care [...]
NEW FREEMEN 7th January 2019
Master and Wardens warmly welcomed to the Company three new Freemen, Miss Deborah Jones, Sales Manager for Girbau, Stephen Batchelor and Colin Paterson, Owner of Total Fabric Solutions.
LORD MAYOR’S SHOW: Saturday, 10th November 2018
The Lord Mayor's Show parade is an annual celebration that pays homage to the new Lord Mayor. Peter Estlin formally took over the reins from Charles Bowman on 9th November, making him the 691st Lord Mayor. The procession on the 10th marked an 800-year-old tradition. The [...]