College of Arms

College of Arms visit

Photo: Thomas Johnston, Rouge Croix Pursuivant, in the Earl Marshal’s Court at the College of Arms

On 1st July, a group of WCSIM members and guests had the rare opportunity to explore the College of Arms, hosted by Thomas Johnston, Rouge Crois Pursuivant, and William Hunt, erstwhile Windsor Herald.

Tudor Pull 2025

On Sunday 25 May 2025 – SIM members took part in the Tudor Pull. Photos in no particular order but you might like to note the black WCSIM polo shirt being trialled as sailing/sports wear.

Thanks to Bargemaster Simon Hall for organising the team and Liveryman Phil Hewer for organising the polo shirts and photos.

 

 

 

 

Pauline and Jim Webster at Buckingham Palace Garden Party

SIM at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party

The Master and Pauline were delighted to represent our Company at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party earlier this week. The Livery movement generally was very well represented. During the afternoon they had the privilege of being presented to the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester.

The Livery at Buckingham Palace Garden Party May 2025
The Livery at Buckingham Palace Garden Party May 2025

Master’s Wiltshire Weekend

The Master’s Weekend took place in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire in very nice late Spring weather. As well as some splendid dining, and some dancing on Saturday night, there were visits to the Great Western Railway STEAM museum, the REME museum at MOD Lynham and the fine Roman town of Cirencester where the Civic Society provided guides for a Town walk.

For those wondering – the weekend is open to all. Look out for next years weekend around the same time of year in Birmingham.

Matt Kibble (French Horn) & Central Band of the Royal British Legion

Freeman Matt Kibble – good news stories

1) While I was not selected as Beloe Fellow, I have been awarded a Beloe Scholarship and will be presenting my spine bioengineering & biomechanics research at next year’s SIMposium as a consequence. The panel were exceptionally kind and encouraging and my thanks go to you all.
2) The primary output from my research into human organ bioprinting has just been accepted by a major publication, Acta Biomaterialia. The Manchester University press office have just run a feature and we hope for national coverage.
The pre-proof can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2025.05.015
3) On Monday 5th May, I appeared in a live performance on the One Show as part of the BBC’s VE80 programming, playing alongside other members of the Central Band of the Royal British Legion on the French Horn. The program can be rewatched on BBC iPlayer. Something different from the usual!
Master Jim Webster and his mother Eileen outside St Pauls Cathederal before VE Day service.

VE Day service at St Pauls

The Master was delighted to represent our Company at Evensong in St Paul’s on the 80th anniversary of VE Day as a guest of the City of London Corporation. He was accompanied by his mother who had served in the Land Army and had, the previous day, been interviewed about her experiences by the BBC. The service was extremely moving and included a Sermon by Music that was exceptionally poignant.