Spectacle Makers’ Annual Lecture, Monday 18th May 2026
On Monday Evening I was invited to the annual lecture of the Spectacle makers at Governors hall , St Thomas Hospital. We had talks on various health issues that we all have with, our [...]
Mercers’ Concert
On Tuesday 13 th of May I was off to Mercer’s Hall for a concert , it was very modern with renditions by George and the Dragon of songs by Flanders and Swann , [...]
Buckingham Palace Garden Party
It has always been a tradition that Livery Masters and Consorts be invited to The Palace for one of the May Garden Parties. So yesterday ,the 12 th of May off Mrs S and [...]
The Cobham Lecture – Wednesday 22nd April
On Wednesday 22nd April I went to the RAF club to join the assembled throng for the annual Cobham lecture sponsored by the air pilots. Given eloquently by Captain Rob Evans. The subject was [...]
Master’s Livery Weekend -Friday 17th – Sunday 19th April 2026
On Friday the 17 th of April final preparations were made for our weekend , cases packed and cars and trains despatched to reach Bath by early afternoon for some 30 Launderers all keen [...]
Master’s Consort received her Freedom of the City of London
Today, I am proud to share that Sue became the youngest Freeman of the City of London at the Chamberlain’s Court in Guildhall, continuing a proud family tradition. Before the ceremony, we made a [...]
