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 were the new pop-up banners designed by the ever creative Clerk, and grateful thanks to the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) for the use of some wonderful equipment.
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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 part of the launch for this year’s Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch which will take place on Thursday 16th April 2026 at the Guildhall to raise funds to support veterans of His Majesty’s Armed Forces. Members wishing to attend may book via this link: The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch
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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
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.
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 Legion, Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Cadets from City of London schools and the Masters of all Livery Companies.
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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
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.
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.
