Written by Claire Palmer, Chair of Trustees I am delighted to report that trustees finally managed to meet in person (with a handful of remote attendees) for a Strategy Day on 12 January 2022. The day provided the opportunity to review…
The Young Members' Group (YMG) hosted their New Year's Drinks on 21 January 2022. Despite social constraints, the event was well attended by apprentices, members, freemen, and liverymen. The event also served as an opportunity for prospective members to meet…
Dear Members, Freeman, and Liveryman, It gives me so much pleasure to wish you all a great Christmas. We have had 6 months of live events with each event fully sold out which is great news for the Charitable Trust…
The Annual Christmas Lunch took place on Friday 10 December 2021 at Apothecaries’ Hall, one of the oldest Livery Halls in the City of London, nestled in the back streets behind St Paul’s Cathedral. The Master welcomed guests at the…
The Company was very fortunate to be able to return to The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula in The Tower of London for its annual Carol Service on 3 December 2021. We are grateful to The Constable of…
Since my last update we held the City of London Police Commissioners Dinner in September, with a full house of members enjoying Ian Dyson’s QPM last presentation after 6 years. The dinner, provided and hosted by JP Morgan (with thanks…
On Tuesday, 10 November, the Master, Wardens, Liverymen, Freemen, Members, Apprentices and guests gathered for the Company’s 2021 Common Hall and Award Presentations which were held in Saddlers’ Hall, a popular venue for our event. Our principal guest was Alderman…
The Company is very proud to be affiliated with 35 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search). The Master had the privilege of attending Carver Barracks in Saffron Warden to present Hector’s Shield to Corporal Marshall. This is an annual…
On Saturday 6 November, the Company hosted its inaugural Intelligence Seminar entitled 'The Future of Intelligence & Security'. The event was held at ITV Studios in Waterhouse Square, with thanks to Tom Lapage-Norris. With the help of coffee, tea, and…
On 29th October 2021, it was a privilege for the Apprentices to be invited to a private tour of the Central Criminal Court, given by Sheriff Alderman Alison Gowman. Commonly referred to as the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court…