The Master’s Consort, Pauline recently hosted an Afternoon Tea at the Oriental Club. A splendid spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes was washed down with champagne (and tea!). Pauline thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon thanks all those who attended.
Category: City matters
Craft Celebration at Painter-Stainers Hall on 12 May
Liveryman Peter Walpole, his wife Mary, and Honorary Freeman Annie Robertson were among guests who attended the Craft Celebration event at The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers, Monday 12 May.
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Manchester SIM Hub Liverpool World Museums Visit
On Monday, 31st March, the Manchester SIM Hub visited the World Museum Liverpool for a guided tour led by three expert curators: Alan, Wendy, Emma and PhD student Sabrina. Their deep knowledge and enthusiasm brought the museum’s collections to life as we explored Liverpool’s rich heritage in scientific instrumentation, horology, and the astronomy. We even had the opportunity to review some of the artefacts up close during the afternoon session.
Thank you again to the museum team for a superb visit.
Many thanks Sam White
SIMposium 2025
On Monday 7 April the Company hosted it’s annual SIMposium at Glaziers Hall.
Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant – Friday 21st March
On Friday, the Master signed the Armed Forces Covenant at the Honourable Artillery Company on behalf of our Company.
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Annual Garden of Remembrance service
The Master was privileged to represent the Company at the annual Garden of Remembrance service at St. Paul’s Cathedral where he laid a cross in honour of those who have died in the service of our country.
Measuring the Monument
SIM are proud to have been so closely involved with this project. Go here to find out more.
SIM at Honourable Artillery Company Light Cavalry annual inspection
On Sunday, Master elect Jim Webster and Senior Warden elect Jane Fishwick were guests of the Honourable Artillery Company Light Cavalry at their annual inspection by the Honorary Liveryman and Lord Mayor of London, Michael Mainelli at Windsor.
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WCSIM at the Lord Mayor’s Show
What could be better than a stroll in the warm, autumn sunshine, through the heart of the City, with no cars to bother you, because, thoughtfully, all the roads have been closed to traffic, just to preserve your peace of mind? Indeed, why not march down the centre of the road, and get a once-in-a-lifetime view of the striking buildings on either side? Add in the crowds, who are standing four deep next to the road and cheering you on, and your stately progress verges on the royal!
Sheep Drive 25 September 2022
On Sunday 25th September, Liveryman Dr Alessandro Raimondo exercised his right as a Freeman of the City to take sheep across London Bridge. The weather was fortunately kind, and Alessandro and his wife Clara and son Efrem had a wonderful time. The photo shows Alessandro wearing his Livery Badge.
Was he able to meet and chat with Mistress Bo-Peep who apparently was also there?