Current events and projects
Bishop of London’s Farewell Reception, Guildhall – Wednesday 7 January The New Year has begun and I wish you all a very happy, healthy and successful 2026. My first event of the year began with the Bishop of London’s Farewell Reception…
Christmas at the Old Bailey – Wednesday 10 December Fortunately the title does not mean that I shall be at the Old Bailey over Christmas – well, I hope I won’t! The Clerk and I were invited to a Christmas Service…
On Friday 19 December 2025, the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals gathered for its annual Service of Lessons and Carols at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula within HM Tower of London. Set within one of London’s most…
‘Christmas has officially started’, so I declared at our 2025 Christmas Lunch, held at the magnificent Plaisterers’ Hall on Friday 5 December. Members and guests were joined by the amazing Carolean Singers, back by popular demand, who commenced proceedings with a…
Quartermasters’ Drinks – Wednesday 26 November The inaugural event of our Past Masters’ Association, named The Quartermasters, took place at Guildhall on Wednesday 26 November. Each year, at the Livery weekend, the Masters agree to form and name their PM Association…
2025 Common Hall – Tuesday 18 November This year our Common Hall (otherwise known as our AGM) was held in a new venue, Grocers’ Hall. We were warmly welcomed, and supported, by all the staff and my thanks to them and…
Garden of Remembrance Service – Monday 3 November A very busy week for Masters of all Livery Companies, given Remembrance commemorations and the Lady Mayor’s Show. On Monday 3 November Adrienne (the Clerk) and I joined other Masters and Clerks at…
Consorts' Tea-Party at the Victory Services’ Club - Monday 27 October Together with the Consort to the Nurses (who is also a Past Master Pattenmaker) my Consort, Chris, (a Past Master Air Pilot) hosted a Tea-Party for current, future and…
The presentation of the annual Sheriffs Award for Bravery took place at the Annual Dinner at Carpenters Hall on 15th October, where Alderman Sheriff Robert Hughes-Penny and Sheriff Deputy Keith Bottomley presented the Principal Recipients of the 2025 Sheriffs Award…
Every year Chris (as a member and Past Master) and I attend the annual Honourable Company of Air Pilots’ Trophies & Awards Dinner at Guildhall, a splendid occasion where over 500 guests assemble for a 3-course dinner, followed by presentations…