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MASTER’s UPDATE: 1st September 2021

In the weeks since my last Blog things have been rather quiet with events and functions to be attended few and very spaced out. However, there have been a number of ZOOM WEBINARS, first with Water Conservators and then a rather enjoyable Gin Tasting session.  [...]

2021-09-02T21:03:08+01:002nd September, 2021|Home, Master's Blog, News|

INSTALLATION of NEW MASTER: 21 June 2021

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 [...]

2021-06-22T13:23:15+01:0022nd June, 2021|Home, Master's Blog, News|

COURT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR VIKAS SHAH – STOP PRESS

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 [...]

2021-05-25T13:18:23+01:0025th May, 2021|Home, Master's Blog, News|

COURT and 60th ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON: 24 February 2020

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 [...]

2020-02-27T13:09:05+00:0027th February, 2020|Home, Master's Blog|

THE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW: Saturday, 9th November 2019

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 [...]

2019-11-11T12:34:05+00:0011th November, 2019|Home, Master's Blog|

THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT MAKERS (SIM): ADMISSION COURT DINNER: 24 October 2019

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 [...]

2019-11-11T12:25:16+00:0011th November, 2019|Home, Master's Blog|

WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF DYERS: SWAN DINNER: 9 October 2019

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, [...]

2019-11-11T12:21:56+00:0011th November, 2019|Home, Master's Blog|

LORD MAYOR’S ELECTION: Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 … a long and busy day …..

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 [...]

2019-11-07T12:32:24+00:007th November, 2019|Home, Master's Blog|
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