This is my first Blog since my elevation to the office of Master on the 21st of June and in the fifteen days since then, I could have attended four events, but Deputy Master Jack Strachan very kindly stepped in and covered the first, on [...]
We are delighted to announce that Mr Kenneth Richard Cupitt, was newly installed as Master Launderer on Monday, 21st June 2021. Following a Evensong Annual Service of thanksgiving and dedication held at Southwark Cathedral at which the Very Rev Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark, officiated [...]
The Business Secretary has appointed Vikas Shah MBE and Stephen Hill OBE as non-executive members of the BEIS Board, following an open competition for the roles. You will find the full report from this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/vikas-shah-and-stephen-hill-appointed-to-beis-board In addition, Court Assistant Professor Vikas Shah has received [...]
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February Court was held in the Tallow Chandlers' Court Room at Tallow Chandlers' Hall on Monday, 24th February 2020 in order to commemorate the inauguration of the Worshipful Company of Launderers in that very Court Room sixty years ago. Three Freemen were clothed in a [...]
Starting at number thirty this year compared to the previous years, combined with relatively clement weather, as least until the last hundred yards or so made a huge difference ! Accompanied by Senior Warden, Kenneth Cupitt, Renter Warden, Sarah Lancaster, Past Master, David Hart and [...]
Thursday 24th October 2019 was another lovely evening, this time in our shared home at Glaziers’ Hall. It was great to see the Hall almost full to capacity with 170 dining. Great company together with excellent food and wine made it an evening to [...]
The magnificent Merchant Taylors’ Hall was the venue for the Worshipful Company of Dyers' annual Swan Dinner with the Courtyard and its beautiful fountain the lovely setting for the pre-dinner reception. Excellent company and a delightful menu (although the Dyers’ Cygnet contained very little, [...]
The election of The Lord Mayor, one Fair, one lunch, two church services, three champagne receptions and six trains ..... a long day !!! Master caught the 07.32am train to London Bridge and two connections later to Cannon Street. Walked to Guildhall and after [...]
The day started with a light breakfast at eight o’clock on HQS Wellington before visiting the forty Livery Halls in the City, the 14th Livery Halls Walk arranged by The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, before finishing the day at Glaziers’ Hall. A stop for [...]
