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Dr Sam White – Engineering Magazine Article
Young Freeman Dr Sam White, is featured in the June issue of Engineering Magazine.
His article (which can be viewed via the link below) describes the development of a remote, robotic welding and inspection system that can work in nuclear waste areas where the radiation dose is too high for humans to contemplate.
Kenneth Walton Apprentice Award
SIM at the Honourable Artillery Company
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.
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.
Congratulations to Freeman Seren Hopkins
Seren walked away with two prizes at her product design graduation exhibition at Cardiff Metropolitan University on 14 June 2025.
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.
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.

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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