On Monday 22 September I had the honour of being invited to the presentation of the Shrieval Chain and Badge of Office to Sheriff-Elect Deputy Keith Bottomley at Fishmongers’ Hall. Keith, and his fellow Sheriff-Elect Robert Hughes-Penney, will take Office on…
On Monday 22nd of September, Apprentices and Apprentice Masters enjoyed a fantastic and timely visit to Mansion House. The experience was particularly special given that the current Lord Mayor, the Rt. Hon. Alastair King, is an Honorary Liveryman of our…
Women in Security Awards, Modern Livery Companies Dinner, Members' Networking Curry, Apprentice/Apprentice Masters' Networking Evening A busy few days with a number of events to attend. On Thursday 11 September the Clerk and I were invited by Roy Cooper (Professional Security…
The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Golf Day was held on Thursday 18th September 2025 back at the Wokefield Estate near Reading with the event kindly sponsored once again by Mayflex, distributor of Security, Networking and Infrastructure products. With the…
On Thursday 18th September, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Apprentices Networking Evening at the 3MI Battalion, located on Worship Street in London, accompanied by my apprentice master. This event has become a tradition for me, as it…
At the very kind invitation of Paul Kelly, Master Poulter, Masters and their Consorts were invited to Kelly Turkeys, near Chelmsford in Essex on Saturday 13 September. The business was started in 1971 by Paul’s father, Derek. A fascinating and…
Each year the Master and Clerk of Livery Companies are invited to attend the early breakfast and send-off from Canary Wharf for the Children’s Magical Taxi Tour to Disneyland in Paris. As many of you know this is organised by…
After the summer break it’s all go now for September! I was invited to the Flag Raising Ceremony for the Emergency Services on 9 September. An early start on the train to London and a 45-minute walk from Waterloo to Guildhall (due…
The World Drinks Awards teamed up with the Worshipful Company of Distillers to present more than 200 country and world winners from their 2025 Awards tasting.This event was held at the stunning Vintners’ Hall on Wednesday 23 July and is, apparently, the only event…
On Thursday 10 July, and on one of the hottest days of the year, Gratte Brothers, for the 15th time, hosted our Company’s Big Curry Lunch in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF), The Soldiers’ Charity. It was wonderful that so…