Below are a collection of missives from the Master’s during their year.
Kenneth Walton Apprentice Award 2026
The second annual Kenneth Walton Apprentice Award for the Best Apprentice Report was presented to Ollie Bridge. Ollie’s winning report can be read below.
LSL Livery Showcase – London Careers Festival 2026
The Master and Mike Belton represented the Company at this year's London Careers Festival held in the Guildhall in partnership with the Livery Schools Link which works with Livery Companies and schools to benefit young people in education. On display…Read More LSL Livery Showcase – London Careers Festival 2026
Veterans’ Garden Launch – Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch 2026
On Thursday 12 February the Master and Charity Secretary represented the Company at the Annual Veterans' Garden Launch at Guildhall. This year the theme is a garden of senses, for blind veterans or those with sight difficulties. The garden is…Read More Veterans’ Garden Launch – Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch 2026
Babel – and the power of measurement
We are pleased to share a Substack article by Honorary Freeman Fraser Nelson which cites WCSIM, its aims and its work, in its opening pargraph. Please take a look. https://frasernelson.substack.com/p/vets-medics-and-the-babel-problem
John Hoskins Memorial Service
The Clerk, the Master and Brian Fishwick, Past Master, attended the Memorial service of John Hoskins, Liveryman, at The Lady Chapel of St Albans Cathedral on the 8th January 2026. John had been in the Royal Artillery for 27 years…
The Annual Garden of Remembrance Service at St Paul’s Cathedral
On Monday 3 November the Master and Charity Secretary represented the Company at the Annual Garden of Remembrance Service at St Paul’s Cathedral. The Service was attended by the Lord Mayor, Lady Mayoress, Sheriffs, senior representatives of the Royal British…Read More The Annual Garden of Remembrance Service at St Paul’s Cathedral
Four Liveries event 2025
Enjoyed a splendid evening at the Four Liveries event hosted by the Clockmakers at their museum - within the Science Museum’. A really good turn out despite the tube strike!’ Jim Webster
Kenneth Walton Apprentice Award
The inaugural Kenneth Walton Apprentice Award for the Best Apprentice Report was presented to Saakshi Bhat by Stuart Walton (son of Kenneth). This award will now be presented annually at the Education Trust Supper each March. (Pictured L to R…
SIM at the Honourable Artillery Company
The Master and Pauline were delighted to represent the Company at Armoury House for the Light Cavalry Summer Dinner on Saturday 12 July. During the evening the Officer Commanding (OC) Lieutenant Colonel Martin King HAC VR thanked the Master and…
Oxford Hub meeting
Past Master John Caunt organised the latest Oxford Hub meeting yesterday evening (10 July 2025) at the Rose & Crown on North Parade. ThE Master joined the group for some lively conversation and a very nice supper.