The Liveryman Review 2018-2019

2019 Civic Banquet at Mansion House Council 2018-2019 Contents

President’s Review ...... 2 President’s diary 2018-2019...... 3 First Words from the New President...... 4 List of Officers & Council - 2019-2020...... 6 Event Reviews AGM & Installation Dinner – 7th November 2018...... 7 Presentation to the new Sheriffs – 13th November 2018...... 9 Carol Service and Christmas Luncheon – 11th December 2018...... 10 Burns Night Supper – 1st February 2019...... 13 The City Centre – 19th February 2019...... 14 The Magic Circle – 5th March 2019...... 14 LSC Fitting Out Supper – 12 March 2019...... 16 Northern Ballet – 27th March 2019...... 16 Konditor & Cook – 9th April 2019...... 18 Chelsea Physic Garden – 1st May 2019...... 18 Henley Cruise – 15th May 2019...... 20 Beating Retreat – 6th June 2019...... 21 The Civic Banquet – 10th July 2019...... 22 Print Exhibition – 18th September 2019...... 27 Honourable Artillery Company – 23rd September 2019...... 28 Air Ambulance – 4th October 2019...... 29 City Face2Face Lunches Reg Brown – 13 November 2018...... 30 Sophie Jackson – 15th April 2019...... 30 L to R Hon. Solicitor: Keith Baker – Hon Secretary & Senior Vice-President: Adèle Thorpe – President: Dr Trevor Brignall – Junior Vice-President: Nic Somers – Hon. Treasuer: Simon Bentley – Clerk: Liz Wicksteed Victoria Russell – 15th July 2019...... 31 A Memorable Experience Officers and Clerk: A summer in (and out of) the saddle for charity...... 32 • President: • Prof James Kelly The Sections Dr Trevor Brignall PhD DBA MA MBA DMS DipM CIOM • Tony Lofts Aero Section...... 33 • Senior Vice-President: Adèle Thorpe FCIS (co-opted 1/4/2019) • Kerri Mansfield Golfing Society...... 34 • Junior Vice-President: Nic Somers FRICS (Ret) • Iain Meek Dip Arch RIBA History & Antiques...... 34 • Hon. Secretary: Adèle Thorpe FCIS (to 31/3/2019) • Stephen Osborne (co-opted 1/4/2019) Motoring Section...... 35 Jane Platt CBE (from 1/4/2019) • Colin Sach (co-opted 1/7/2019) Music Section...... 35 • Hon. Treasurer: Simon Bentley FCCA • Barrie Stewart (co-opted 1/4/2019) Wine Circle...... 36 • Hon. Solicitor: Keith Baker LLB FCIL • Shai Umradia BSc (Hons) Women in the Livery...... 37 • Clerk: Liz Wicksteed • Dr Keith Williams BSc(Econ) MA PhD: (to 4/12/2018) Photography Section...... 38 • Assistant Clerk: Debbie Johnson (from 14/10/2019) Appointment Holder: Members Long-standing Member...... 40 Past Presidents With Voting Rights: • Hon. Chaplain: Revd Philippa Boardman MBE • Neil G.M.Redcliffe BSc(Econ) MBA FCA New Joiners...... 40 • Alderman Sir David Wootton MA Postholders: In Memoriam...... 41 • John MacCabe ACII • Almoner: Members’ Achievements...... 41 Caroline Walsh BSc(Hons) MA MSc FRGS FRSA FHEA • Alderman John Garbutt KFO JP FRSA FCSI FRGS BSc Econ Root & Branch Awards • Archivist: Margot Mouat BSc FRSA • Paul Herbage MBE CStJ 2019 Root & Branch Awards...... 43 • Examiner of Accounts: John Chastney MA FCA The Club & Its Facilities Elected Members of Council: • Sections Liaison Officer: • Alan Cook CStS Adèle Thorpe FCIS / Jane Platt CBE Club Opening Hours...... 46 Membership...... 47 • Julie Fox • Webmaster: Margot Mouat BSc FRSA Subscriptions...... 48 • Sheriff Chris Hayward CC • Publications Editor: Mike Wicksteed Reciprocal Clubs...... 49

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President’s Diary 2018-2019 The second quarter of the year included a highly successful As mentioned above, the President represents the Club at cruise on the Henley Regatta Course and lunch at Leander Club, a range of events organised by other organisations across as well as a most memorable evening watching Beating Retreat the City. These have included: the Guild of Freemen Annual 2018 preceded by a drinks reception at the . Banquet; the Royal Society of St George (City Branch) Banquet to mark their 125th year since formation; the November The highlight of the penultimate quarter was our Civic Banquet Basketmakers’ Company’s 450th Anniversary Trade Fair at 7 AGM and Installation Dinner, Ironmonger’s Hall at Mansion House. Past President Sir David Wootton was Lord Guildhall; attending an emotionally charged production of 9 Presentation of Addresses (Sheriff Hon. Liz Green) Mayor Locum Tenens and gave us the opportunity not only to Romeo and Juliet by students at Treloar’s School; alongside 9 Music Society Dinner reward the winners of our Root & Branch Award, but also to Club officers presenting a gift to the Right Honourable the demonstrate our commitment to supporting City Charities by Lord Mayor; and the splendour of the Trades’ House Dinner 10 Lord Mayor’s Show presenting cheques for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, the Mansion in Glasgow. 13 F2F talk by Reg Brown, winner of the 2018 Root House Scholarship Fund and the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund. & Branch Award I have represented the Club at a large number of 13 Presentation of wine coaster to Sheriff Ald. other events, although due to space constraints Vincent Keaveny I’m not able to include all of them all but would 19 Broad Street Ward Club Civic Lunch sincerely thank everyone and City organisations 28 City Centre Canapé Reception that have invited me to their events. December 10 Guild of Freemen’s Annual Banquet As President, it is important to recognise the vital role that 11 Carol Service at St Vedast-alias-Foster and our Sections play in the social life of the Club. I was invited Christmas Lunch at Saddlers’ Hall by every Section to one of their major events and I was delighted to be able to accept a number of these invitations. 2019

The President, Dr Trevor Brignall and Mrs Carole Brignall I must make special mention of the BEDSA Awards Dinner which aligned with my objective of enhancing diversity and January ike the many before me who have been elected to serve inclusion in the Club and the wider City. It has been a busy, 14 WCO Educators Lecture the City Livery Club as President, I too am humbled enjoyable year. 17 Election Dinner, WCO Upholders and enormously proud to have enjoyed the privilege of L Motoring Section Luncheon serving this wonderful Company. Finally, as I look back on the year, I must conclude by 28 expressing sincere thanks to my Vice Presidents, Past Looking back on my year, it fills me with immense pride to have Presidents, Committee Chairmen, Council Members, Section February been able to represent and promote the Club’s name and fame Officers, and especially to our Clerk Liz Wicksteed and Flag 4 Reception, Saddlers’ Hall throughout the Livery, the City Civic and further afield. Bearer Shai Umradia for the many roles they have willingly 4 Lunch with the Lady Mayoress, undertaken and their unstinting support. I would like to Mansion House - Consort My year started in November 2018 with a sold-out Installation thank the outgoing Hon. Chaplain, Revd Philippa Boardman Dinner at Ironmongers’ Hall where Past President Neil Redcliffe MBE, for all she has done for the Club in the past few years, 19 Basketmakers’ Trade Fair was the principal guest. The event was quickly followed by and to give her my very best wishes for the future. I would 19 City Centre talk and reception a busy City Civic weekend that included the presentation of also like to offer my heartfelt thanks to John Chastney 25 Golf Section AGM a gift to Sheriff the Hon. Liz Green, riding in a carriage at the FCA, who is standing down after having served as external 26 Presentation to the Lord Mayor, Mansion House Lord Mayor’s Show and attending the Lord Mayor’s Banquet On behalf of the Club, President Dr Trevor Brignall presents an examiner of our accounts for a number of years, a thankless engraved silver wine coaster to the , Ald. Peter the following Monday. Along with other Club officers I had Estlin, at Mansion House on 26th February 2019. Peter Estlin is a but essential task. the pleasure to present a gift on behalf of the Club to Sheriff member of the Club as well as being its Patron. March Alderman Vincent Keaveny at the Old Bailey. Finally, I’m hugely indebted to my wife Carole who has 4 Celebration of the life of Past President Ivan Nellist In the final quarter Club members attended a private tour of accompanied me on several occasions and has attended 5 Magic Circle Museum and show The major event in December was the Club’s carol service at Mansion House and lunch at the Club. Our final Club event was events organised solely for Consorts where she has 6 WCO Chartered Accountants’ St Vedast-alias-Foster which was followed by Christmas lunch at a visit to the London Air Ambulance and lunch at Spice Café promoted the Club to those with far less knowledge or Business-Focused Lecture Saddlers’ Hall. Namaste. understanding of our organisation. My heartfelt thanks to 7 Treloar’s production of Romeo & Juliet her. The first quarter of 2019 was tinged with sadness when I’ve summarised some of Club events. In addition to the long list, 20 WCO Turners’ Master & Clerk Luncheon alongside many Club members I attended the celebration of shown separately, I have represented the Club at a large number I pass on to Adèle Thorpe a Club in good spirits - with an 21 UWC AGM & Installation Dinner the life of Past President Ivan Nellist. However, I brought a smile of other events, although due to space constraints I’m not able increasing membership - that seems assured of a successful 27 The Lord Mayor’s visit to Treloar’s to the many members who supported my valiant efforts in the to include all of them all but would sincerely thank everyone future. 27 Northern Ballet’s Victoria, Saddlers’ Wells annual pancake race. and City organisations that have invited me to their events. Dr Trevor Brignall

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April 2019 Preliminary Club Events 2019-2020 9&11 Prosecco and cake tasting, Konditor and Cook 15 F2F talk by Sophie Jackson, MOLA 2019 Director of Research November March May 1 Tour of the Chelsea Physic Gardens and tea 13 History & Antiques: AGM and 5 Spital Sermon at St Lawrence Jewry and Lunch at “An Evening of Antiques” with wine and nibbles at Ekte Nordic Restaurant 8 Barts Hospital Open Evening St Bartholomew the Great. 8 Women in the Livery: 10 Red Cross Flag Day collection, London Bridge 17 Music: Concert at Milton Court, Barbican International Women’s Day Event 15 Cruise of the Henley Royal Regatta course 18 Wine: Tasting at Côte Brasserie, St Paul’s 11 Aero: Lunch, Guildhall Club and lunch at Leander 17 Lunch with the judges at the Old Bailey 26 Red Cross Christmas Market and Festive Lunch 18 Music: AGM at Guildhall followed by the annual dinner 25 Christ’s Hospital School Speech Day 28 Photo: AGM at Cafe Rouge, St Paul’s 30 Annual Blessing of the City, Ascension Day, 29 Under 40s: Lunch at the Club April St Michael Cornhill 30 Ngati Ranana Christmas Concert + Cocktails at the 2 The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch President Adèle Thorpe FCIS, Photo: Andrew Sillett June 7 Cream Tea at Bakers’ Hall love the City and the Livery, which has been my life for 6 Beating Retreat and reception at the December many years now, and so it is very humbling to have been 17 Breakfast Meeting at Guildhall – Islamic Finance Farmers Club I elected your 106th president. 2 Christmas Lunch & Party at Leathersellers’ Hall 7–9 Ironbridge 5 Music: Carol Service with Bridge Ward Club at May 11 Commodore’s Cocktail Party, LSC I cannot promise that you will all enjoy the year but I can promise you that I will do my very best to make it so. St. Magnus the Martyr Church followed by a 13 Aero: Lunch, Guildhall Club 21 Aldgate Ward Club Civic Lunch buffet supper 14 Walk marking the 400th Anniversary of the We have been talking about diversity and inclusion for some 10 Face2Face Root & Branch Award Highly Mayflower and Lunch at the Mayflower Pub July years now, and indeed in my time as chairman of the Membership Commended Recipient - John Blauth 18 Music: The Chairman’s Lunch in the 1 Jailed and Bailed at the Tower of London Committee I kicked off a study into any unconscious bias we may be guilty of. 23 History & Antiques: Dickensian Carol Service at Private Dining Room at Guildhall 8 Civic Banquet, Mansion House St. Bartholomew-the-Great 28 -1 June: President’s Holiday, Oberammergau 19 Installation Dinner, Guild of Young Freemen However, I want to use the opportunity presented to me to try a slightly different take on approaching this subject which is to 22 Tour of the Old Bailey and Dinner 2020 start to foster, enjoy and exploit the diversity we already have in June our membership. I may be naive but I believe that the challenge 9 Tour of Forman’s Smokehouse and Bagel Lunch September is to destroy the perception that we are not open rather than January 27 Pride in the Livery 13 Tour of Mansion House and lunch at Club the reality. 16 Reception at the Turkish Ambassador’s Residence 18 National Original Print Exhibition, Bankside There are nineteen events organised for the year covering 22 Wine: Tasting July 19 Consort: Luncheon with the Lady Mayoress Jewish, Hindu, Christian and Islamic faiths; Turkish, Chinese, 24 Music: Big Dick Whittington pantomime at 1 Aero: Lunch, Guildhall Club 24 Tour of Armoury House and supper Indian, Norwegian, American, Russian and Brazilian food and Brick Lane Music Hall 6 or 16 Civic Banquet in Goldsmiths’ Hall other entertainment. 30 Chinese New Year Celebrations, October 1 Cartmarking in Guildhall Yard and Lunch nearby The event which may well have the lowest support, but which Bright Courtyard Club 4 London Air Ambulance and lunch at I am perhaps most proud of, is our obtaining an entry in the Spice Café Namasté Pride in London procession. I hope that with support from as February August 9-10 Glasgow Trades House Dinner many liveries as possible we will mount a credible “Pride in the 3 Tour of the Islamic Gardens, Agha Khan Centre Livery” entry to show the world how open we really are. If you 13 Tour of Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu 16 Mithras Lecture, WCO Arts Scholars (possible repeat on 13 August) would prefer not to process we are organising a picnic for our Temple and Lunch 31 The Lady Mayoress ‘At Home’ supporters to watch the parade. 31 United Wards Club Founder’s Day Dinner September I am also very conscious how much the cost of events has 8 Celebration of Brazil’s National Day (7/9) and increased over the last few years and so apart from the three s November Lunch at Made In Brasil major events and a repeat event organised from last year, only 4 Royal British Legion Garden of Remembrance one of these events will cost over £50. 6 AGM Looking forward to a fun year. Adèle Thorpe

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Preliminary Club Events 2019-2020 AGM & Installation Dinner – 7th November 2018 October December 3 Inter-Faith Service and Lunch at 3 Christmas Lunch, Apothecaries’ Hall West London Synagogue 7 Aero: AGM & Dinner – Members’ Dining Room, 2021 Guildhall Club June November 17-20 President’s holiday, Lisbon 4 AGM and Installation Dinner, Drapers’ Hall

Patron The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor Honorary Member HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Honorary Member HRH The Princess Royal

Officers and Clerks • President: Adèle Thorpe FCIS • Tony Lofts Ironmongers’ Hall City was growing and membership increasing and encouraged • Senior Vice-President: Nicholas Somers FRCIS (Ret) • Kerri Mansfield members to reach the target of 1,000. He thanked officers, • Junior Vice-President: Keith Baker LLB FCIL • Iain Meek Dip Arch RIBA council members, past presidents and especially our Clerk, Liz Wicksteed. • Hon. Secretary: Jane Platt CBE • Stephen Osborne • Hon. Treasurer: Simon Bentley FCCA • Colin Sach The nominated President, Dr Trevor Brignall, was then robed • Hon. Solicitor: Robert Bond BA (Law), FSALS, CCEP • Barrie Stewart and presented with the chain of office, and Rosemary Herbage • Clerk: Liz Wicksteed • Shai Umradia BSc (Hons) presented the Consort’s badge to Trevor’s wife, Carole Brignall. Adèle Thorpe was robed as Senior Vice President and Nic • Assistant Clerk: Debbie Johnson • Nicholas Woolf OBE KStJ Somers as Junior Vice President. Past Presidents with Voting Rights Appointment Holder Afterwards, everyone moved to the entrance hall to meet up • Alderman Sir David Wootton MA • Assistant Hon. Treasurer: Richard Swift MA with partners and guests and then to the Luncheon Room • John MacCabe ACII where “bubbles” flowed in a jovial reception. Following which Postholders • Alderman John Garbutt KFO JP FRSA FCSI FRGS BSc Econ we proceeded up the magnificent staircase to the Banqueting • Almoner: Hall to enjoy a delicious dinner of salmon and guinea fowl. • Paul Herbage MBE CStJ Caroline Walsh BSc(Hons) MA MSc FRGS FRSA FHEA • Dr Trevor Brignall PhD DBA MA MBA DMS DipM CIOM • Archivist: Margot Mouat BSc FRSA During the dinner, we were entertained by a piano recital and (Immediate Past President) the auction of a bottle of rare English Whiskey raised £315 for • Sections Liaison Officer: Keith Baker LLB FCIL he formal business of the AGM was held in the Court charity. Elected Members of Council • Examiner of Accounts: Room of Ironmongers’ Hall, chaired by outgoing • Alan Cook CStS Graham Lovelock FNZICA B.Com ICAEW T President Paul Herbage MBE CStJ, with a good Following the loyal toasts, SVP Adèle Thorpe proposed a very • Julie Fox attendance including Sheriffs Keaveny and Green. Paul Herbage witty toast to the guests, amongst whom were Lord Mountevans; • Publications Editor: Mike Wicksteed s reported that the Club was in good order, its standing in the our Hon. Chaplain; Aldermen; Masters of the Marketors, Water • Sheriff: Chris Hayward CC

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The President welcomes the Sheriffs Alderman Chris Hipkins (left), Prime Warden Basketmaker and Ian Head, Vincent Keaveny and the Hon. Liz Green Past Master Chartered Architects

Events planned during the year included the annual Carol Service and lunch; a visit to the Magic Circle and a celebration of Burn’s Night with the Little Ship Club. Later there would be the London premiere of Northern Ballet’s Victoria at Sadler’s Wells and a special cake tasting at Konditor & Cook – with Prosecco! A guided tour of the Physic Garden and a Henley River Cruise with lunch at Leander Club were to follow, along with Beating Retreat in June and, of course, the Civic Banquet at Mansion House. No wonder Trevor was worried about his weight!

Finally, the President thanked those who had made the evening so special and made a promise that he would repay everyone for Jackie Springett, Audrey Tibbles meet the President and Consort. their support by being the best President he could possibly be. The new President hands the scroll to outgoing President Paul Herbage core values – fostering friendship, engaging in charitable part in the Inter-Livery Cycle Ride to Paris which raised £60,000 activities and participating in the City civic. He was worried Margaret Miller and another was being planned for September to Spain. Neil about being “weighed in” and “weighed out” at the end of his year. Photos: Peter Holland Photography concluded with the Toast to the City Livery Club.

Our newly-installed President, Dr Trevor Bignall, rose to great Presentation to the new Sheriffs applause and cheers. He thanked the Master Ironmonger he President and Officers of the Club presented Liz Green, at two separate events following their installation for allowing the Club to dine in his beautiful Hall and gave a silver wine coasters to the two newly-elected on 28th September 2018. Both are Club members. welcome to each and everyone, with a very special welcome T Sheriffs, Alderman Vincent Keaveny and the Hon. to his personal guests and supporters and principal guest, maintaining that although the previous day Neil had been Conservators, Dyers and Young Freemen; Prime Warden of the in Australia, it had not been necessary to organise a back-up Basketmakers; and Presidents of the United Wards’ Club and speaker! Aldgate Ward Club. The President congratulated the Master Dyer who had been The principal guest, Past President Neil Redcliffe, who was installed earlier in the day and also Nicholas Woolf on being accompanied by his wife Emma, responded. He complimented elected to the Club’s Council. the Club on its transformation in recent years and went on to give an interesting insight into the role of the Sheriffs. He Trevor said it was an enormous honour to be elected President stressed that work did not finish at the end of the year. He made and with Adèle and Nic as his team, he hoped the year ahead LtoR: Keith Baker, Dr Trevor Brignall, Paul Herbage The President gives the Club’s present to Sheriff special mention of the support of the spouses: Emma had taken would be a huge success. He intended to underpin the Club’s and Sheriff Alderman Vincent Keaveny the Hon. Liz Green

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Christmas Carol Service & Lunch – 11th December 2018

Past President Valerie Boakes with Keith and Vrony Baker

Walter Balmford MBE and Junior Vice-President Nic Somers

Past President Neil Redcliffe with his parents Beverley and Past President Graham Redcliffe

Hon. Chaplain, the Revd Philippa Boardman MBE leads the Christmas Service at St Vedast alias Foster

n a bright and crisp day, more than 80 members and guests attended a short Christmas Service at St Vedast Oalias Foster before walking all of 100 yards to join many others at Saddlers’ Hall for our celebratory lunch. Alexandra Hayward & Richard Hayward Carols, lessons, organ music (thanks to Joseph Ramadan), the Dr Agar Burton and Andrea Charman with Shai Umradia church choir in excellent voice and a special, short and very warm message from our Hon. Chaplain, the Revd Philippa Boardman MBE, set the scene for a special day.

Some 120 Members and guests attended the lunch at Saddlers’ Hall, which was rebuilt in the 1950s after being blitzed. The Hall looked resplendent and there was a real buzz of anticipation as we climbed the stairs to be presented to the welcoming party.

We were welcomed with a glass (or two) of “sparkle” and encouraged to take our seats for lunch by the Toastmaster, Andy Bignold. The top table was clapped in, with gusto (the clapping s seemingly gets faster every year). Christopher Halam, Senior Vice-President Adèle Thorpe and Chris Hayward CC Saddlers’ Hall

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Burns Night Supper - 1st February 2019

“Great chieftain o’ the puddin’ race” lthough Burns Night is generally celebrated nowadays on 25th January, Burn’s birthday, the Club was in good company in waiting a week to honour the Auctioneer Ken Chaproniere A Bard of Ayrshire, since the first Burn’s nights were organised around the date of his death on 21st July 1796.

The delay was in any case necessary to secure the excellent services of Barbara Manning on the fiddle and Callum Mitchell on the accordion. Peter Knight once again gave a very spirited address to the “Great chieftain o’ the puddin’ race” (the haggis) before slaying it with his usual verve, whereafter it was paraded to the glorious piping of Michael Forbes Smith, and served with a dram of whisky as the first course of a splendid meal. Violinist Barbara Manning

In his Toast to the Immortal Memory, Council Member Iain Meek “The 12 days of Christmas” reminded us that one of maritime London’s great attractions owes its name to Rabbie Burns who mentions the Cutty Sark in his poem Tam O’Shanter.

Caught on the wrong side of the lens! - event photographer The witty repartee of Iain Pickard, Vice Commodore of the Peter Holland Little Ship Club, in his Address to the Lassies was matched by Mr Ken Chaproniere introduced the Auction prize: a bottle an equally charming Reply to the Laddies from another LSC of Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 2011, very kindly donated by our member, Rachel Hedley. President. Some fierce bidding ensued and £220 was raised for the Club’s Benevolent Fund. Before playing for the ceilidh, violinist Barbara Manning The ceilidh gets underway provided a musical interlude on a nautical theme ranging from As is a tradition at the City Livery Club Christmas Lunch, singing the theme tune from Captain Pugwash to a selection from Sir to round off lunch is mandatory. We started with Good King Henry Wood’s Fantasia on British Sea Songs - as popular on Wenceslas to get us into good voice. Then the challenge - our Burns Night as it is at the Last Night of the Proms. Club’s version of The 12 Days of Christmas, led by Julie Fox A rhyming grace was said by Fr. Paul Kennedy since our Chaplain (unaccompanied). She had us all jumping up and sitting down The energy which Peter Knight had earlier directed at the haggis had left us to get back to her church promptly - no heating! as each group sang their own specific words – by the time we was then transferred to the dance floor where his enthusiasm got to “the 10th day” everybody (well almost everybody) had ensured full participation in the ceilidh. An excellent menu - salmon and halibut en croute, filet mignon got the hang of it. In fact, we were so good that our rehearsal of rose veal and shipwreck apple tart, complemented by a very became the final rendering. Appropriately enough Burns had the last word as the clock good choice of wine - ensured we were a happy group. Towards struck eleven and the room came together to sing Auld Lang the end of the meal, the Loyal and City Toasts were followed by a As usual a warm, sociable and very enjoyable event to get us all Syne which brought to a close a most delightful evening of very kind welcome by our President. into the Christmas spirit. fellowship between the Little Ship and City Livery Clubs. Peter Cave Photos: Peter Holland Photography Enjoying the Haggis Roy Sully

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The City Centre, a Talk and a Model - 19th February 2019 The City Centre

the City - an oversized St. Paul’s Cathedral, surrounded by Wren spires rising from a uniformly low-level cityscape.

Peter gave us a fascinating insight into the random circumstances that determined the shape of the post-war City. veryone who loves the City wonders why it has to hear a talk by Peter Murray, Chairman of New London suddenly developed a disjointed skyline. In February, we Architecture and Past Master Chartered Architect. These included the protected long-distance views of the E jumped at the chance to visit The City Centre to view Cathedral, the various conservation areas, and an economic the Corporation’s architectural scale model which includes The talk was illustrated by superb images, one of which, a situation that saw the value of land so low it was difficult to buildings with planning permission but as yet unbuilt, and Canaletto painting, introduced the talk with a nostalgic view of find developers. In the 1960s, new materials and techniques

The Magic Circle Museum: “Indocilis Privata Loqui” – 5th March 2019 enabled the tall towers of the Modernist Barbican and the Natwest Tower, but the next decades were consumed by ho would have believed that in a back street disagreement about style, and Modernists losing battles over near Euston Station one would find a small, sites such as No. 1 Poultry and Paternoster Square, despite the Wrather insignificant building that not only need for built space. houses a small theatre but is a treasure trove of everything Magic? Well, this was our surprise when fifty of us visited The resolution came when Irish republicans chose to bomb the the Magic Circle Museum, along with as many from the Baltic Exchange, a site which, as it happened, was not subject Marketors’ Livery. to viewing corridor constraints. An application for a very high The amazing staircase rise building was rejected, but Sir Norman Foster produced Inside you are confronted with an amazing spiral staircase We were entertained firstly with some close-up conjuring an attractive design for a smaller skyscraper, nicknamed the and numerous display cabinets containing every type of tricks in small groups. Despite being up very close to Gherkin. Universally admired, it changed the sentiment and, magic trick, memorabilia and posters covering the history of the magicians presenting their individual tricks, it was as unrestricted sites became available, buildings became mystery and magic. impossible to work out how they were so expertly ever higher; and as the model shows, there is hope for a more performed and true to their motto none of them “disclosed coherent skyline. Showcases dedicated to many well-known magicians who their secrets” to us. we used to see regularly on our televisions line the walls, The evening was rounded off by Chris Hayward CC, Planning bringing back memories of personalities such as Tommy After a short break and a drink at the bar, we proceeded up Committee Chairman, who enthusiastically described the plans Cooper, well-remembered for his famous bottle trick. the incredible spiral staircase and assembled in the small Who on earth might have owned this? for the public realm. but very comfortable theatre for an on-stage magic show. Founded in 1905, the Museum not only covers the history A number of very professional magicians performed some An excellent evening was had by all. It is a place that you Then came our opportunity to admire the remarkable model. of magic and that of the Magic Circle itself (whose motto amazing tricks with rings, boxes and other accessories, could return to again and again - and still come home and At the time of writing, when it isn’t on tour, the City Model is “Indocilis Privata Loqui” meaning “not apt to disclose reminding us of those who once entertained us on our say “how did they do that?” Exhibition is free to view at 80 Basinghall Street on Fridays and secrets”) but visitors are also entertained with a dazzling televisions and at the end of the seaside pier. The show Tony Smart Saturdays (10:00am – 5:00pm) and is well worth a visit. display of magic by those who are its members today. culminated with the legendary “rabbit out of the hat”. Photos: Darren Martin Sandra Worsdall Photos: Neil Webb

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LSC’s Annual Fitting Out Supper – 12th March 2019

his year the Little Ship Club kindly opened up their After-dinner speaker, Dave annual Fitting-Out Supper, which marks the start of Robson, had chosen the T the sailing season, to our members and made us feel topic of “How to be a Good very much welcomed. Crew”. He kicked off rich & delicious discussions on sailing not dissimilar to lessons that can be drawn from other walks of life: ‘Novices for a crew need attitude towards learning, followed by ambition & training as well as enthusiasm for doing things competently and efficiently. A love for active participation. Not being a bystander. A team player’.

Dave summarised with “a good crew of boat is well prepared, turns up, shuts up and does as it’s told”.

On our table, anecdotes flowed of times learning to sail and subsequent crewing and skippering. And tales of living in the confined spaces of boats were joyfully recounted with typical English humour: ‘wet socks and snoring’ and ‘alcohol creates bonds’ being but a couple.

All in all a very good fish-supper night.

Caroline Walsh After-dinner speaker Dave Robson Photo: Caroline Walsh

Northern Ballet at Sadlers Wells – 27th March 2019

his London première of Victoria from Northern Ballet with its own Sinfonia made a unique contribution to T the 200th anniversary year of the births of both Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Those of us at Sadlers Wells who had the opportunity to read the synopsis of Act 1 before the ballet had a better chance of following the flow!

We learn of Victoria through her personal diaries*, as read by Abigail Prudames as Victoria and Pippa Moore as her devoted youngest daughter Beatrice, in preparation for Older Princess Beatrice. publication. Beatrice is in the shadows on stage throughout the ballet - reading, tearing out pages (censoring the relationship sounds, the themes of identity and role, loss and passion were with John Brown) to rewrite events, burning the original diaries sensitively portrayed on the personal, family, political and as she transcribes, with the scratch of a quill pen nib made on international levels. Of classical note were the pas de trios the cello. of younger and older Beatrice with husband Liko, Victoria’s Abigail Prudames with Northern Ballet dancers. powerful stance en pointe, and the pas de deux with Albert. A It is the universal story of unfulfilled ambition and love. Past deeply moving, beautiful and integrated theatrical art form. cinemas around the country and overseas on 25th June 2019. and present blend together a monumental era, an emotionally He hoped that we would find Act 2 clearer to follow! exhausting journey. There was absolute stillness as the audience Over refreshments at the interval we were welcomed by the was carried over by a musical link to the next page of the diary. Ballet’s CEO, Mr Mark Skinner DL. He spoke of the Company It is amazing what modern ballet can now achieve. * There were some 122 diaries in all with the material of 11 being edited out over 35 years after her mother’s death. making history by bringing ballet to new audiences, with Esther McCafferty In 2012 these journals were made available online at With simple scenery, minimal props, contrasting colours and tonight’s performance being filmed for live screening in 250 Photos: Emma Kauldhar www.queen-victorias-scrapbook.org

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Konditor & Cook – 9th & 11th April 2019

ord, make me good. But not just yet.” might have been the thought for the day of some of our party who “L assembled at Konditor & Cook in Borough Market on Tuesday evening. As the door opened, we were immediately greeted with a warm smile and a cold prosecco (the first of many) by our charming and attentive hosts, Fulop and Lakshmi.

Temptation supreme

made from this. He rented the site from the Apothecaries for £5 in perpetuity and went on to own the Manor of Chelsea which included the Physic Garden. It is still running today despite attempts to claim it back. Rosemary Hewitt & Helen Robinson As guilt-free as children let loose in a candy shop, we One head gardener, Phillip Miller, between 1731 and 1768 made contemplated the mouth-watering array of cakes and the garden the leading centre for botanical plant exchange. He confections with eager anticipation. managed to double the number of plants cultivated in Britain.

But how to choose? Was it to be the lemon chiffon cake, zingy Our walk around the Garden felt like a Tour of the World. We and light as air, followed by the toffee apple tart with its crunchy were warned about the poisonous plants and informed about topping? Or the wickedly indulgent red velvet cake and the the beneficial ones. silky smooth chocolate noisette? The deliciously sticky orange Jo Adey and Julie Byford almond cake or the carrot and pistachio – a perfect marriage of The Garden has an extensive teaching programme which warm spice and cool frosting? I suspect that we all had our favourite sugary treat. As for me, includes primary school children and also holds many lectures I’m not quite decided. There were one or two I missed that I and day-schools on Botany Tree identification and Medicinal The choice seemed endless, but being a “cake-tasting” evening, might just have to go back and try… plants among a wide-ranging list. we naturally had to sample them all – well, at least as many as Helen Robinson Photos: Liz Wicksteed our stomachs, and our modesty, would allow. The gardens went through various periods of no finance. The Apothecaries gave up in 1899 when the City Parochial Foundation took over. However, problems still remained and in 1984 a registered charity transformed the gardens and the doors Chelsea Physic Garden - 1st May 2019 were opened to the public.

group of 40 members arrived at the gardens situated Created by the Worshipful Company of Apothecaries in 1673, It is now home to some 5,000 plants including endangered on the Chelsea Embankment close by Vauxhall Bridge. the site was a convenient barge row up the Thames from their and unusual species rarely seen elsewhere, many of which are A Luckily the afternoon was mostly sunny with a pleasant Hall in the City. The garden, which previously had been a market today used in medicines for cancer treatment and other serious temperature of 17°C. garden, bordered the river and covered about four acres.The complaints. plan was to grow medicinal herbs and train apprentices in After studying medicine and botany, a young Hans Sloane The party was divided into two groups of 20, our group being their identification and use. John Watts was appointed the first was elected to the Royal Society at the age of 24 and in 1687, We concluded our visit with an afternoon tea spread of guided by volunteer Chris. His knowledge was expansive Curator in 1680 and the first greenhouse was soon erected - aged 27, to the Royal College of Physicians. That year he left sandwiches and cakes - much appreciated. and well presented. He gave a detailed history of the site and the first in the country which allowed hitherto unknown rare for Jamaica and after 15 months returned with the recipe for Barry Scrutton explained the selection of the plants on show. tropical and tender species to flourish. milk chocolate and also the valuable quinine. His fortune was Photos: Tony Lofts

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Beating Retreat – 6th June 2019

The party at Leander A Henley Cruise – 15th May 2019 riginally the beating of a drum was used to order troops to break off fighting and withdraw to the safety he sun shone on the President and the City Livery Club Oof camp as darkness fell. Today Beating Retreat has party throughout our wonderful day at Leander Club evolved and is now an evening military concert performed T and on the river at Henley-on-Thames. annually by the Household Division on Horse Guards Parade. Last time I was on Horse Guards was to welcome somebody after The scene was set as we sipped our coffee looking out over completing in another famous event - the London Marathon. the shining river, greeting friends and making new ones in the best tradition of the Club. As the President said over lunch – it More than 80 members and guests turned out on a glorious was a day of fun. The fun started in earnest as we boarded the summer’s evening for a visit to the Farmers Club followed Hibernia – a very stable and well-upholstered vessel with plenty by Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade. The Club (with of shade – and set off down the Thames to the accompaniment whom we have a reciprocal arrangement) laid on an excellent of fizz and canapes. reception and buffet in a room overlooking the Thames and Embankment Gardens. The happy sound of conversation quite drowned out much of the recorded commentary on the landmarks we passed but I We then proceeded on foot to Whitehall and saw members of did note that we went up as far as the lock and down as far as the Household Division in their distinctive ‘Bearskins’. I have Temple Island - all at a very stately pace. A woman in a single never seen one so close before! (Their spit-polished boots were scull overtook us and rapidly disappeared into the distance. No also something to behold. Ed) doubt she was one of the elite rowers training at Henley.

Later we were to hear more about how Leander and Henley rowing clubs are training the next generation of Team GB rowers. In such Olympian surroundings, we were pleased that amongst those attending was David Wright who was a volunteer All aboard “Hibernia” worker not just at the 2012 Games but also the previous London Olympics in 1948. After lunch we were shown around Leander by two very The evening concluded with Muster and Finale which included articulate members of the Leander Academy which is training Psalm 23, the Last Post, Amazing Grace, and the singing of But first we had a splendid lunch in Leander’s dining room the next generation of male oarsmen. The women are training the National Anthem as we were in the presence of HRH the overlooking the river. The main course was duck. I wonder at Henley Club nearby. Both were passionate about the Duchess of Cambridge. where they got that from? Never mind – it was quite delicious. sport and keen to explain all about the boats, oars and other accoutrements as well as the facilities of the Club which are Looking around and listening to the many languages being extensive and include meals for the athletes. spoken, the evening was enjoyed by many more than the City This year’s ceremony was performed on the 75th anniversary Livery Club alone. I thought we had eaten a big lunch, but it would have ranked as of the D-Day landings by numerous bands from divisions a snack in the diet of a heavyweight rower. They consume 6,500 within the British Army and from the Band, Pipes and Drums This was the end of another splendid event organised by our calories a day through two breakfasts, two lunches and on and of the Royal Guard of Oman. There were firework displays, an President, Trevor Brignall, aided by our Clerk, Liz Wicksteed, on, but still stay slim thanks to the 24 hours of training they do especially difficult one for the horses of the King’s Troop Royal and with particular thanks to Karen Lim of the Household every week. Horse Artillery pulling gun carriages and making them ready Division HQ. Jane Platt for firing. Ian Chamberlain Photos: David Bill Photos: Mike Wicksteed

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Post Horn Gallop The Civic Banquet – 8th July 2019 his year, the Club was privileged to hold its Civic welcomed 270 guests to a most delightful reception with music Banquet at the magnificent Mansion House in the by the London Banqueting Ensemble, where we enjoyed liberal Tpresence of the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens and Past quantities of a most excellent Italian frizzante. Being invited to President, Alderman Sir David Wootton. take our seats in the Egyptian Hall, we were then able to “clap in” our President, Vice Presidents, the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Past President John MacCabe, sporting a cycling injury, with Dr Trevor Brignall Our President, Dr Trevor Brignall, together with Senior Vice- and principle guests led by our Banner Bearer Shai Umradia and s President Adèle Thorpe and Junior Vice-President Nic Somers, then stand for Grace by the Revd. Philippa Boardman MBE.

Carole Brignall greets Walter Balmford MBE

Senior Vice-President Adèle Thorpe greets Past President The President’s address Bill Fraser OBE The President greets Laurie Mitchell

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Sir David Wootton On behalf of the Club, Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Sir David Wootton presented Root & Branch Awards to the 2019 Winners A cheque for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal followed by a special presentation to the outgoing Chairman of the Judging Panel, Past President Alderman Alison Gowman. Dr Brignall concluded the evening by presenting a cheque for Lord Mayor Locum Tenens and Past President, Nicholas Woolf OBE KStJ, David Bill and Alderman Prem Goyal OBE the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, thanked and praised our Clerk, Liz, Alderman Sir David Wootton and the President After proposing the Loyal Toasts, our President welcomed all He then gave a most amusing response on behalf of all guests, and his wife, Carole, for all their support and finally led a warm A truly memorable four-course meal, accompanied by excellent guests who included representatives of 17 Civic Organisations, during which he presented our President with a credit card round of applause for the caterers, before wishing us all a safe white and red wines and a first-class Sauterne to accompany the one of which was the Deacon Convenor of the Trades House of wallet (emphasising that it was empty!) and a box of Mayoral journey home. Colston Basset Stilton, before a port with the coffee and petit Glasgow. We were all so sorry to learn of the cycling accident Chocolates. He then made a presentation to our Clerk Liz fours and the always welcome Post Horn Gallop, finishing as that Past President John MacCabe had sustained during a charity Wicksteed, complimenting her on the evening’s first-class A truly memorable evening. always with their delightful “competition” and great applause ride and wished him a speedy recovery. The President then organisation, finishing with a toast to the Club - “May it Flourish Clifford Rust from us all. proposed the toast - “Our Guests”. Root and Branch”. Photos: Clive Totman Photography

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The Hidden Delights of Mansion 500 diners. A new carpet, costing £80,000 and manufactured We finished in the Plate Rooms which house one of the largest House – 13th September 2019 in England, had been installed two weeks prior to our visit; gold and silver plate collections in the world, including the the pattern reflects the ceiling: the old one has gone for Mourning Sword which has only been used for the funerals of e arrived at the Mansion House door just as it was central heating when required. A portrait shows John Garratt, refurbishment for use in the Guildhall. Baroness Margaret Thatcher and Sir Winston Churchill as they being unlocked to be greeted by our President, Lord Mayor in 1824, wearing the Jewell still used today which were conducted in St Pauls. W Trevor Brignall, and Clerk, Liz, together with a party contains 852 diamonds. Ladies were admitted into the Gents to The State drawing room, used for pre and post-dinner drinks, of 20 – just the right number for a special private tour of one view the interesting inscriptions on a wall over a fireplace. displays more of the beautiful paintings. Some 24 chairs and We walked down past Cannon Street Station to the Club for pre- of London’s grandest Town Palaces, built on the site of a Stocks’ settees, costing ten guineas each when made and now valued at lunch drinks in warm sunshine on the veranda, followed by a Market and designed by George Dance and later his son. It was Taking us up the stairs John brought our attention to 84 over £2 million, are removed when they invite 300 children to delicious lunch washed down with a glass or two of wine. An first occupied by a Lord Mayor in 1752. Dutch and Flemish 17th century paintings donated by Lord an annual event. occasion to remember and not to be missed. Harold Samuel and now worth £200 million. On the first Clive Stone, Spectacle Maker John Davies, our guide, gave us interesting and fascinating floor, he pointed out the Lord Mayor’s office and that of three Photos: Liz Wicksteed stories of the history. The reception hall alone took up ten programme officers and three speechwriters, as well as the minutes and included describing the hooded Porter’s Chair Justice Room – from the days when the Lord Mayor was also which housed a metal container under the seat which provided the Chief Magistrate. The huge pillars were all decorated with Bankside Gallery – 18th September 2019 23-carat gold paint and some of the beautiful chandeliers were from as long ago as 1875. All made in Britain. or some it was a veritable expedition to find the Bankside Gallery but, in reality, it’s right by Tate F Modern on the South Bank. Around 30 members and guests were in the gallery, surrounded by what seemed to be many different types of pictures of all sizes and shapes. Following a welcome to us from President Trevor Brignall, who offered a special thanks to the Lady Mayoress for attending in a personal capacity, he introduced Julia Midgley, an established printmaker and a member of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.

Carpet reflects ceiling

Julia Midgley chats with the Lady Mayoress, Lindy Estlin Often a series of prints are made and indicated on each copy The President with speaker Julia Midgley with a number such as “3 of 20”. Julia soon put us right, or at least those of us who were new to the subject, on the definition of a print. It must be an And thus we understood that a print is not a painting or a original work which is subsequently printed, or it can be an sculpture - copies of which are reproductions. engraving on woodblock, linocut, copper plate or limestone block. Julia then took us around the room showing various types of prints, several of which had won prizes in the annual We were shown the beautiful Long Parlour now used for It can also be a silkscreen print where the image is cut into International Print Competition. All were for sale with meetings and entertainment. Originally, with a fireplace at one a surface or plate. When the plate is inked, the incised lines prices ranging from £35 to several thousand. Finally, she end, a third of the room was partitioned off for gentlemen to hold the ink and the image is transferred to a second surface, introduced us to her own work, an engraving entitled Puck, relieve themselves in pots which were ceremoniously emptied usually paper. This can be done by modern methods of executed with very precise colouring. out of the window! When the partition was removed another computer to plate or those that were first used by Caxton, fireplace was installed to keep the heating balanced. and others, in the Middle Ages. The latter uses equipment A most instructional and revealing evening, much enhanced that involves inking the block, often selectively with with seemingly bottomless glasses of wine and nibbles. The Egyptian Hall, where many of you will have dined and different colours, and then transferring the image under Andrew Hamilton where the Chancellor gives his annual speech, can hold up to pressure by the use of rollers or spiral screw platen. Photos: Liz Wicksteed “Nora Batty Stockings”

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The Honourable Artillery Company – Medics in the Sky – 4th October 2019 23rd September 2019 fter a filling curry lunch at Café Spice Namasté in early thirty members and guests of the Club Aldgate (no alcohol for safety reasons), nine members, enjoyed a visit combining history, pageantry, bravery, A accompanied by our President, Trevor Brignall, N architecture, art and an elegant two-course supper at were met by Tanya and Eleanor from the charity team of the the invitation of the President. London Air Ambulance (LAA) at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. We began in the Medal Room, located within the earliest section of Armoury House, completed in 1735. The walls, resplendent Try this for size Before the LAA was established 30 years ago with a single with numerous medals awarded to members of the HAC, helicopter (there are now two), seriously injured patients were provided an atmospheric setting for an introductory talk given Finally, we visited the Armoury for drinks and canapés (we dying unnecessarily due to the delay in receiving prompt and by Ensign Ewen Stamp, in which he gave a brief history of the were encouraged to try on Pikemen’s armour). The evening appropriate medical care. The “doctor on board model” for air Company and its relationship to the HAC. concluded with a most enjoyable candle-lit dinner and an ambulance work, which LAA pioneered, aims to provide the informative talk by Colonel Brian Kay, a former Commander of effective delivery of time-critical on the spot interventions the HAC. when the patient needs them.

We were taken to the helipad on the 17th floor of the hospital The City from the helipad and escorted across to an air ambulance helicopter by John, the Chief Fire Officer. We were treated to the most incredible 360° view of the London skyline, sweeping around from No sooner were we next to the helicopter when a klaxon went off and we were moved to a safe distance away from the helipad. Canary Wharf past the Shard and the City and The two crew and two medical staff were scrambled to attend then on around to the Olympic Park. an emergency. This was a double treat for us, being able to see the helicopter close up and then to be fifty feet away and watch it take off and swoop away to the south.

No sooner were we next to the helicopter when a klaxon went off and we were moved to a safe distance away from the helipad. The two crew and two medical staff were scrambled to attend an emergency. Jeff Kelley and Ensign Ewen Stamp Trooping back up to the landing pad we were allowed to Flanked by two colleagues wearing the full uniform of a wander around as we wished - they must have trusted us as we Pikeman and a Musketeer respectively, Ewen described their were not told to keep away from the edge. We were treated to history and detail, which is identical to that worn during the most incredible 360° view of the London skyline, sweeping the reign of Charles I. Intriguingly, the extent of lace worn on around from Canary Wharf past the Shard and the City and then collars and cuffs denotes the seniority of officers and non- on around to the Olympic Park. commissioned officers (no stripes here!). We then toured the Incoming building’s many interesting features. Despite it being a chilly day with the odd spot of rain, we stood and listened while John spent 40 minutes explaining both his The Museum records the history of the HAC (the oldest role and that of the crew and medical team, in particular what Regiment in British history) from its creation by Henry VIII in their roles are when they arrive at the scene of an emergency. 1537 to the 20th Century, including both World Wars and more recent actions in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. “Pikeman” Maureen Bonanno-Smith A great visit with thanks to Trevor and all the Air Ambulance staff.

The adjoining Treasury presented a very impressive display of Our thanks go to the President and everyone involved in This is a really worthy charity. If you’d like to find out more the Company’s silver and gold plate. The first floor houses a organising such an enjoyable treat. about the London Air Ambulance or even make a donation to suite of rooms including the Court Room and the Long Room, help them carry out their amazing work, visit their website at where members’ lunch is normally served amidst an impressive For more information on the Company visit: www.londonsairambulance.org.uk collection of portraits of Sovereigns and prominent past www.pikemen.org.uk Alan Cook Jeff Kelly Photos: Shai Umradia & Liz Wicksteed members of the Company. Photos: Mike and Liz Wicksteed

28 I The Liveryman Review 2018-2019 The Liveryman Review 2018-2019 I 29 How exciting then when the 1950s building was to be demolished that the planning requirements allowed a Events – City Face2Face Lunches second go at the dig and a much longer (but still pressurised) time on site. Fifty archaeologists worked for eight months almost nonstop and found 14,000 individual finds - the City Face2Face is a regular lunchtime meeting at which senior figures in the City and from wider afield make largest assembly of Roman artefacts. This includes the first presentations and meet Club members. The purpose of the event is to increase members’ knowledge of the written record of on a wooden tablet and the many facets of the City and to increase the Club’s profile within the City. Club President Trevor Brignall and oldest financial document in Britain, being an IOU for 105 Alderman Alison Gowman recall the three 2018-19 events. denarii dated 8th January 57AD. The planning required that the Temple was reconstructed 13th November 2018: Reg Brown – Root & Branch award winner for 2018 with an atmosphere of mystery. Quite a challenge but how well they have done that - we can all testify who have he Winner of the Root & Branch Award 2018 was Reg been to see it. This is due to the work of Sophie and her Brown, of the Worshipful Company of Insurers, whose Ernie Pilgrim, Sophie Jackson and Alison Gowman colleagues at MOLA but also due to the site and building award was for exceptional leadership in supporting T of the head of Mithras was reported in The Times, it was owner, Bloomberg, who embraced the Mithraeum and students from disadvantaged backgrounds to work in the then Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, who personally curate the site for free for all to visit. professional careers in the City. intervened to ensure that more time was allowed for the No surprise that one lady at the talk had herself seen the We were joined by several of Reg’s fellow Liverymen in dig. 1950s dig happening as her office toilet overlooked the welcoming Reg to the Club on 13th November 2018, to tell us The public’s interest was grabbed and queues wound site and there was a queue to view from that special select more about his career and his mentoring work. around the building to see the site and peer through holes vantage point. Reg told us about his childhood growing up in post-war in the fencing. The Temple was largely uncovered but The day was a celebration for our talk and because we had Hackney and playing in the old bomb shelters and bomb sites then needed to be covered over for the building to take two birthdays to mark - long-time Club member Ernie Pilgrim in Square and around St Paul’s Cathedral, braving the place. The owner agreed to allow the archaeologists to turned 89, and the Master Basketmaker, Chris Hipkins, was rubble, darkness and dangers in a way the Health and Safety reconstruct the Temple on a neighbouring site but it was far also celebrating a birthday. from satisfactory in retrospect. Executive might have something to say about these days! Reg’s Alison Gowman parents gave him a tremendous work ethic and he undertook a number of jobs while still at school. Starting as a paperboy, Reg Brown and the President his favourite job was at a greengrocer weighing broken biscuits 15th July 2019: Victoria Russell – The City’s Livery Committee Reg started mentoring when he retired in 2000 and has since with ‘occasional’ tasting! supported more mentees than he can count, first with ‘Lloyds he Club was treated to a most engaging talk by Victoria and to undertake other tasks in the best interests of the general in the Community’ and then with ‘Brokerage CityLink’. Some Leaving school with five “O” levels, Reg no idea what he wanted Russell, the Chair of the City’s Livery Committee, on body of the Livery. of his mentees have gone on to very successful careers and to do in life. An uncle recommended journalism, but Reg soon 15th July. dismissed this career as he’d have to learn shorthand. Picking one of his earliest, Kaan Yardimci, is now a fellow Liveryman of T Their key tasks are to oversee the Common Hall meetings in up a job by chance in an insurance office in Cannon Street, he the Insurers Livery. In addition to his successful mentoring, he The role of the Livery Committee can seem a bit obscure but Guildhall, liaise with the Mansion House and report to Common took to it like a natural, putting in the hard work required to championed the raising of £500,000, over a ten-year period, to Vicky is championing a more open engagement with the Livery Hall on matters. Also to develop best practice and act as a qualify as a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and in fund mentoring for a large number of students. Companies and hence her attendance at our City Face2Face in forum for discussion. This is quite an extensive role with some obtaining an LLB degree from University College London. His order to spread the word wider about the work and purpose of administrative and policy help and otherwise no budget! Vicky Reg’s warmth and interest in people came across very clearly in subsequent career accelerated and included underwriting his the Committee. and her committee are all active and committed volunteers. his talk, and his desire to give something back and help the next own syndicate at Lloyds and being President of the Chartered generation. It was obvious to all why he was such a deserving Most Liverymen see these elements at the Common Hall Insurance Institute, which he joined thinking it operated like a winner of the Award. Election of the Sheriffs and the Lord Mayor. The innovation to trade union. Trevor Brignall provide coloured cards for voting has meant that the last two contested elections were decided on the day.

The Livery committee also organises the City Briefings in 15th April 2019: Sophie Jackson - the Mithraeum and MOLA Guildhall for new freemen and liverymen. These are informative t was a complete delight to welcome Sophie Jackson Temple dates from around 250 AD. It is sited on the banks and helpful to new members and all Livery Companies should who is the Director of Research and Engagement at the of the River , a tributary of the Thames. It was its be encouraged to send their members to hear about the City Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) to the City fortuitous location in the damp environs that meant so Corporation and its workings and to meet fellow freemen I and Liverymen. There is also a longer Wardens’ course for up Face2Face. The reasons being that I am a director of MOLA many items were preserved in the damp mud and ready to and know what great work they do. Added to which Sophie be found by eager archaeologists. and coming wardens and Masters and a clerk’s briefing also tells a wonderful story and kept us all spellbound. The organised by the Livery Committee. Damage during the Second World War opened up so many Alison Gowman, Timothy Cooke Master Plaisterer, discovery and then re-discovery of the site of the Temple of Victoria Russell and Walter Balmford sites in London and there was a will on the part of the Vicky told us about the change of plans at Ironbridge this year Mithras has been a tale that the City has loved and followed Government and the not only to investigate Whilst it is closely tied to the City Corporation it is a semi- when a briefing was held on the Friday afternoon for the Livery carefully and, indeed, the Club had a visit to the Mithraeum but also to get on and rebuild. independent committee with members from the Corporation Masters and consorts. A futurologist helped them consider (as it is now called) in 2018. But there was so much more but also Clerks from the three clerks’ associations and what the future might hold in store for the UK as well as the for us to find out. This site was identified by William Grimes, who in 1954 was Liverymen who are chosen via the same associations. Their role Livery. Now that is an interesting job! We all believe that with allowed on-site with an almost impossible task to uncover Sophie reminded us of the ancient history of the site in is to assist Livery Companies in supporting the Lord Mayor and someone like Vicky in the chair the Livery is in good hands for what he believed to be an important ancient monument in the midst of a bustling city port in Roman London. The the Corporation, to create an awareness of Livery Companies the next few years - but we cannot be complacent. a very short space of time. When the last-minute discovery with the general public including their trades and professions Alison Gowman

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A summer in (and out of) the contact my wife Catherina who was waiting for me at the finish doubt that my cycling helmet, which was severely damaged, saddle for charity 30 miles down the road. Being concerned for my wellbeing, he saved me from serious injury to my head and I make a plea to all accompanied me to the hospital in the ambulance and stayed of you who cycle to wear a helmet at all times - remember the arlier this year, on learning three members of my with me while I underwent scans and X-rays which revealed slogan “If you’ve got a brain, protect it!”. had been diagnosed with Prostate that, in addition to severe grazing on my face, leg and arms, I had E Cancer, I decided to do four cycle rides over the course sustained five broken ribs and a cracked collarbone. There was I made a slow but steady recovery and, whilst my right shoulder of the summer to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK. also evidence of some bruising to my lung which resulted in was still a bit sore and movement slightly restricted, I’m pleased me being put into ICU for observation. Happily the possibility to report that ten weeks after the accident I managed to cycle The first was on 1st June and, together with 19 friends, I rode 62 of a collapsed lung receded and after two nights in hospital I the 220 miles from Waterloo to Waterloo, which was just five miles along the Painter’s Trail which passes through the glorious was discharged into my wife’s care and we returned to England miles from the scene of my accident. countryside of the Essex and Suffolk border. The weather was on Eurostar. near perfect for cycling and whilst there were a few challenging Keeping things in perspective, I am considerably more fortunate climbs this was a thoroughly enjoyable day out on my bike. I was deeply disappointed and frustrated at not having finished than those who are affected by prostate cancer. Finally, I would the event and the nature of my injuries meant I wasn’t able like to thank all those of you who sent ‘Get Well’ messages and My second ride, Football to Amsterdam, was a sharp contrast. to participate in my fourth scheduled ride, the Prudential all who kindly sponsored me. I’m pleased to report that the total This was organised by Prostate Cancer UK with 23 teams RideLondon-Surrey 100 on 4th August. There is absolutely no raised was £8,600 (over £10,000 after Gift Aid). – approximately 350 riders in all. I was part of the 21-strong Past President John MacCabe “Cycle On You Spurs” team which set off from the Velo Cycle Park at the Olympic Stadium just after 9am on 7th June. We Aero Section headed east for the 82-mile ride to Harwich. It wasn’t long At the QEII Stadium before the rain started and we all got thoroughly soaked but Saturday 29th June was the date for my third cycle ride. Also The Aero Section continues to flourish with good attendance from long-standing members and is even worse was the very strong constant headwind that was organised by Prostate Cancer UK, Le Grand Depart was a also attracting interest from new members to the Club. driving into our faces. 120-mile cycle ride around Brussels following the first stage of this year’s Tour de France. Alas the day would not end too he Committee is active in providing interesting No.291 Squadron (Westminster & Chelsea) RAF Air Cadets who well for me. speakers on a variety of topics connected to aviation provided a Guard of Honour. T and our Luncheons are always enjoyable occasions. At 7am 240 of us set off from the Grand Place in the heart of Other members of the City Livery Club are always welcome to Our third luncheon was held on 10th July in the Private Dining Brussels. It was warm and sunny with a gentle breeze as we join us. Room, Guildhall, when our speaker was Capt. Joel Garabedian, a headed for the Brussels suburbs. As the day progressed the captain on British Airways’ Airbus A320 fleet. temperature rose to 34C. The course had a number of climbs, Our first luncheon for 2019 was held on 6th March where our the most formidable of which is the iconic cobblestoned Muur speaker was Mr Nic Mason from Q8 International Aviation who Section members also attended the Flying Legends practice day in Geraardsbergen which we encountered after 27 miles. talked about the international aviation fuel business. at IWM Duxford and other events with an aviation theme. This proved too tough for me and I only completed half of it, pushing my bike up the remainder. However, I was delighted to The second Luncheon was held on 1st May at the RAF Club The speaker at our AGM this year, which was held at the Royal complete the very next hill just two miles later, another difficult where we were both honoured and delighted to have as our Air Force Club, was Mr Andy Patsaledies who is the marketing cobblestoned climb, the Bosberg. speaker the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen manager for Biggin Hill Airport and Trust. Hillier KCB, CBE, DFC, ADC, MA RAF. Also in attendance was Capt. Arthur Creighton FRIN The very hot sunshine was affecting all the cyclists and, like others, I continued to progress at a steady pace coping On the dreaded cobblestones reasonably well with the hills and the heat. After a brief refreshment break at the 56-mile stage, the rain stopped and we enjoyed dry weather for the rest of the day. There was terrific camaraderie with riders giving assistance, From Harwich we took the overnight ferry to the Hook of support and encouragement to others. We were all in this for Holland and following a fairly rough crossing with just a few the common cause - raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK. hours sleep we were ready to start the second leg of the ride to Amsterdam. However, a short distance before the third and final water stop at 90 miles, disaster struck for me. Having swerved to avoid a drain, More heavy rain but this time we had the benefit of an incredibly the front wheel of my bike hit a curb and I took a very heavy fall. strong tailwind through the flat Dutch countryside and along I was keen to remount and continue but another rider, who had specially designed cycle paths which exist throughout the stopped to assist me on seeing my plight, persuaded me not to. Netherlands. Again we were fortunate - the rain stopped after about 30 miles and we completed the final 30 miles in dry I am deeply indebted to him for his great kindness and unselfish weather. Riding in as a team to the finish at the Ajax Football act in depriving himself of the opportunity to complete the Stadium we were each rewarded with a glass of bubbles and ride. He contacted the event organisers who arranged for Sir Stephen Hillier with Chairman John Pond and Warrant Officer Roland Mackenzie, Officer commanding No. 291 Squadron Sir Stephen Hillier with Council Member Shai Umradia and Aero presented with a commemorative medal. medical assistance to be provided. He also arranged for them to (Westminster & Chelsea) RAF Air Cadets, and cadets. Section Chairman John Pond

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Golfing Society Motoring Section

ur golf season followed its usual pattern starting he first event of the year was a visit to the home of Our last lunch and committee meeting for 2019 was held at with the AGM in February at Guildhall. This was well our Chairman Denise DeRoy-Parker in Sissinghurst Guildhall on 28th October. attended, by 21 members, and it was particularly Kent on the 26th May and the weather was kind O 2019 AGM Lunch - Society Trophies & Cups T pleasing that this included a number of new members who have to us. Thirty-one members and guests attended: we had joined the Society this year. New members can often help us The Society’s two-day ‘Away Day’ was held this year at Bowood a lovely lunch in a local restaurant and then proceeded establish contacts with other Livery golf groups, which is always Golf & Country Club, near Calne in Wiltshire, on 9th May. across the road to view Denise’s collection of immaculate most welcome. The AGM was followed by lunch, which was, We played the Bowood course on that day and moved on to looking cars. as usual, splendidly presented at Guildhall. Our Club President, Ogbourne Downs GC, near Swindon, on the 10th. Bowood is Trevor Brignall, was guest of honour: he kindly presented the the country seat of the Lansdowne family, one of Britain’s most Society’s golfing cups and trophies to the winners of the various famous Anglo-Irish aristocratic families. Our group comprised 2018 competitions. 14 men and six ladies, a great turnout. Sadly the weather was not kind to us at Bowood with frequent heavy showers and some hail. Fortunately, an excellent dinner and good company pulled us around from our drenching. Ogbourne was a lot kinder with sunshine dominating and very little wind.

The Society entered two teams for the Lord Mayor’s Charity Golf The Sissinghurst gathering Denise’s DeRoy-Parker’s collection of immaculate Day at Hadley Wood in late September. This year’s event was looking cars organised by the Worshipful Company of International Bankers, Seven members attended the Carmen’s Company’s Cart this task falling to the Livery Company of which the Lord Mayor Marking in Guildhall Yard on 17th July followed by lunch in On 3rd November, we booked a room at the Albion Hotel is a Liveryman. The day was a very enjoyable and full one, with the Great Hall. Brighton which provided us with a fine view near the lots of off-course activity - raffles, auctions, etc - both before finishing line of the annual Brighton Run. and after the golf itself, all contributing to the various charities Alan Cook The Lord Mayor with Team Wisemen which make up the Lord Mayor’s Appeal. One of our teams - Our late spring and summer meetings were held at Sandy Lodge for some reason named The Wisemen(!) and captained by Rod and Tyrrells Wood GCs respectively. We have been playing at Collier - was runner up in the golf competition; a remarkable Music Section Sandy Lodge for many years now, Tyrrells Wood for just a couple, achievement, given that there was a total of 22 teams taking part. and both were well attended. For a few years we have held The Section enjoyed an excellent variety of events during 2019. our autumn meeting jointly with the Past Masters’ Association Throughout the year the Society has also played in a number of OFFICERS: (PMA). This year it was at Chobham, near Woking, the home golfing events, some of which were matches with other Livery Chairman: Mr Ken Chaproniere, course of Mike Roberts of the PMA (who was the winner of Companies and some wider gatherings such as the Bath Cup Hon. Treasurer: Miss Adrienne Waterfield, the previous year’s competition and hence had the ‘joy’ of with a number of teams entering. Hon. Secretary: Mrs Maureen Bonanno-Smith organising the next competition as part of his prize!). Richard Hawtin Hon. Examiner: Mr Michael Davies MIMI. Hon. Secretary COMMITTEE: History & Antiques Society Mrs Valerie Boakes, Mrs Kay Curtis, Mr W.E.Fraser OBE CC, Mr Robert Gale, Professor David Holt, he City Livery History & Antiques Section has been On 22nd October our members took a walk through history Miss Sherry Giessen, Mr John Medlock, revived under the direction of Nic Somers (Junior as we were led around the various monuments (military Mr Eric Nash, Mrs Barbara Newman CBE CC, T Vice-President) following the departure of its long- and civil) that decorate the streets of Whitehall. This was Mr Ernie Pilgrim and Mr Graham Redcliffe. standing Chairman, Dr Keith Williams. followed by drinks at the Civil Service Club Regretfully our former Chairman and committee member Mrs A new Committee was formed in June with Ian Kelly as We held this year’s AGM on 13th November in the cloister Joyce Parsons DLP JP retired due to ill health. Chairman, Christina Munday as Secretary and stalwarts of the Priory Church of St Bartholomew-the-Great. This was During the year we’ve attended a wide range of musical events. of the Club, Valerie Boakes, Walter Balmford and Michael followed by “An Evening of Antiques” – a light-hearted quiz November 2018 Awards Dinner - LtoR: The Lord Mayor, Hudson reprising their roles on the Committee and hosted by Nic Somers, accompanied by canapes and wine. Sir Andrew Parmley, Top Student Gabriella Jones (Harpist), 25th January: Paul Grant (Baritone), Pippa Myres (Ballerina) and as Treasurer. Andrea Charman was brought onto the Pantomime at Brick Lane Music Hall Committee. The section is in good heart and has a healthy bank balance. Music Section Chairman Ken Chaproniere. We look forward to providing our members with a full 24th February: 12th March: In September the Section had a very successful private visit programme of events for 2020. Our annual Jazz Cruise Lunch. Our AGM took place at Guildhall, followed by a reception and to the Dickens Museum in Doughty Street followed by a Christina Munday dinner in the Members’ Private Dining Room. The Chairman’s convivial supper at a local Victorian hostelry. 20th March: Secretary excellent Guest Speaker was Mr Andrew Clark – a retired A musical event at the Barbican Centre Concert Hall s educationalist and Keele University music graduate.

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Wine Circle not to attempt to replace him but have welcomed on board two new Committee members, Barrie Stewart and Cyrus Poteratchi. he Wine Circle continues to go from strength to Julie Fox was re-elected Chairman with Paul Herbage re-elected Tstrength and we have enjoyed a bumper year in 2019. Hon. Treasurer and myself as the Hon. Secretary. We have enjoyed wines from southern Italy including Sicily at We have one more wine tasting in the diary this year, at Côte the Humble Grape in St Brides Passage; a selection of wines from Brasserie St Paul’s on Monday 18th November and we kick off around the globe at the Punch Tavern, Fleet Street; and another 2020 with a tasting on Wednesday 22nd January, details to be impressive international flight of wines at the Winemakers Club confirmed. in Farringdon Street. As always, CLC members are welcome to join the Wine Circle and you will enjoy a warm reception at our events. Julie Fox, Corinna Edge, the President and his Consort. Dan Heath Hon. Secretary Women in the Livery omen in the Livery held a very successful 3rd Anniversary Lunch at The Don restaurant located W in Candlewick Ward in the City of London on 22nd July 2019. This was jointly hosted by Past-President Mei Sim Lai OBE DL and Past-President Judy Tayler-Smith who was accompanied by her husband, Simon Tayler-Smith. 21st May: Chairman’s Lunch in the Members’ Private Dining Room with The Wine Circle’s Annual Dinner at Innholders’ Hall. Guest Speaker - a most interesting Mr Hilary Davan Wetton who Those who attended included several women who are is a conductor, teacher and such an enthusiastic speaker. Michelin-starred Chef, Herbert Berger, gave us superb pairings of Liverymen or Freemen of the City as well as those with an food and wine for the Annual Dinner at Innholders’ Hall, while interest in becoming involved with the Civic City. Livery 6th June: the AGM and Dinner in September provided the Circle with companies represented at the Lunch were the Basketmakers, Guest speaker Alderman Emma Edhem standing on the right of We attended a rehearsal at the Central School of Ballet in its first visit to Mark Masons’ Hall in St James’s Street for a meal Clockworkers, Gardeners, Glass Sellers, Glaziers, International Mei Sim Lai Farringdon. accompanied by wines from a small independent Portuguese Bankers, Horners, Musicians, Tax Advisers, Upholders and World President of the Turkish British Legal Society and a Board winemaker. Traders. member of the Azerbaijani British Law Association. 28th June: At a summer music event Midsummer Night’s Dream including The AGM saw our Events Secretary of 14 years, Michael Gilham Our guest speaker, Alderman Emma Edhem, gave a most Future events planned for the Section include the International the full Wedding March in St. Giles Church, Barbican. – Hilary stand down. Michael has been a stalwart of the Wine Circle and interesting talk about her career and roles in the City. In 2018 Women’s Day Celebration in early March 2020. Davan Wetton conducting. given exceptional service organising some fantastic events. she took over as Alderman for Candlewick Ward from Women in 9th July: Given the size of the shoes he has left to fill, we have decided the Livery Patron and Past Lord Mayor, Dame DBE The section recognises the huge contribution that women can We attended the Barbican for a GSMD Gala Performance of DL. Prior to becoming an Alderman Emma represented Castle make to the City Livery Club and the City of London and will Merrily We Roll Along. Baynard Ward for eight years. A successful practising barrister continue to play its part in promoting the participation of more at No 5 Chambers specialising in international arbitration, women in the Club and City activities. Membership of Women 29th September: domestic and cross border disputes, fraud and libel she is the in the Livery is open to all members of the Club. To La Verde Restaurant and an organ recital by Australian Chair of Turkish British Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mei Sim Lai organist John Attwell at the Troxy Cinema.

17th-19th October: Section Contacts At West Lodge Hotel in Hertfordshire where we enjoyed a Special Weekend which included the Planting of a “Stradivaris” AERO – Arthur Creighton: [email protected] or 01462 734092 Tree in the wonderful Arboretum full of magnificent and many HISTORY & ANTIQUES – Christina Munday: [email protected] or 07515 535800 unusual trees. GOLF – Richard Hawtin: [email protected] or 07802 877963 23rd October: MOTORING – Alan Cook: [email protected] or 07785 252120 Student Awards’ Dinner in Guildhall where the guest speaker MUSIC – Maureen Bonanno-Smith: [email protected] or 01727 854777 was Sir , the Past Lord Mayor, accompanied by PHOTO – Beverly Smith: [email protected] or 020 8949 5096 Lady Clare Gifford. The award students were an oboeist (Miss Anjola Adeniyi: [email protected] Olivia Fraser, Trinity Laban Conservatoire), a mezzo-soprano UNDER 40s – (Miss Gabrielé Kupšyt, Lady Solti Foundation) and a ballet WINE – Dan Heath: [email protected] or 07736 737174 dancer (Matteo Zecca, Central School of Ballet). WOMEN IN THE LIVERY – Mei Sim Lai: [email protected] or 07903 153793 Steve Tamcken, Clerk to the Firefighters, and Dan Heath Secretary of Maureen Bonanno-Smith the Wine Circle

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Photo Section

This year’s theme was Transport.

We showcase our talents rather than Nicholas Woolf Woolf Nicholas write about them!

Membership Our membership has increased to 24. Following up leads from the Clerk’s new members’ list is proving very helpful, for which we are grateful to Liz.

Social Activities Peter Allington Peter Ten members visited the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden on 24th April 2019, Francesca Albini Francesca David Holt David followed with supper in the Palm Court Brasserie. An enjoyable time was had by all.

Section AGM The date has been moved to 28th November 2019 as the previous date clashed with the Red Cross Fair at Guildhall.

Beverly Smith, Hon. Secretary Tony Lofts Tony Margot Mouat Beverly Smith Beverly Peter Holland Peter Margaret Burgess Margaret Diana Tombs

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Long-standing Member 60 years - Basil Cohen - since 1 December 1959 Ryder, Dr Charles - Information Technologists Members’ Achievements Saunders, Mr Christopher - Plumbers, Bridge Ward Club New Joiners 2018-2019 Shorter-Blake - Mrs Wendy, Upholders and Furniture Makers Members are encouraged to let the Clerk know if they Sibley, Mr Richard - Coopers become a Livery Master or take up a City office Adnitt, Mr Scott - Educators Jenkins, Mr Mike - Air Pilots, Coachmakers Silvester, Mr Joe - Innholders during 2019/20 Alston, Mrs Patricia - Needlemakers, Furniture Makers, Johnson, Mr Adam - Musicians Singh, Mr Paul - Constructors Ward of Cheap, UWC, Guild of Freemen Skelton, Mr Mark - Loriners, Farringdon Ward Club Jones, Mr Brian - Fletchers, Guild of Mercers Scholars The City Anderton, Air Cdre Stephen - Security Professionals Keith, Mr Michael - Information Technologists Speke, Mr Lewis - Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers • Ald William Russell – Lord Mayor (elected) Ashton, Mr Martin - Marketors, Aldgate Ward Club Khan, Mr Isa, - Aldersgate Ward Club Stevens, Mr James - Painter-Stainers • Ald Michael Mainelli – Aldermanic Sheriff (elected) Barrett-Mold, Dr Heather - Gardeners Kieffer, Mr George - Turners Strachan, Major Jack - Launderers • Chris Hayward CC – Non-Aldermanic Sheriff (elected) Bishop, Mrs Sally - World Traders Knights, Mr Andrew - Security Professionals Swint, Major Patrick - International Bankers Bone, Mr Jason - Horners Langley, Alderman Susan - Insurers, Aldgate Ward Club Guild of Entrepreneurs, Guild of Freemen The Livery Boswell, Mrs Tricia - Security Professionals Latimer, Ms Debbie - Gardeners Tarr, Mr Peter - Distillers Bottomley, Mr Edward - Joiners & Ceilers, Laws, Mr Barry - Turners • Heather Barrett-Mold – Master Gardener (66) Taylor, Miss Mary-Anne - Painter-Stainers Billingsgate Ward Club Locks, Mr Ian, - Stationers and Newspaper Makers • John Corneille – Master Management Consultant (105) Taylor, Mrs Pam - Educators Bottomley, Mr Keith - Pattenmakers, Wheelwrights, Bridge, Luson, Mr Nigel - Turners • Alan Crockatt – Master Dyer (13) Candlewick and Broad Street Ward Thomas, Eureng Stephen - Engineers, Freeman Lyall, Mr David - Furniture Makers, and • Andrew Cross – Master Marketor (90) Clubs; Guild of Freemen Broad Street Ward Clubs Tombs, Mrs Diana - Marketors • Georgina Gough – Master Arts Scholar (110) Bryan, Mr James - Educators Mackey, Mr Chris - Plaisterers Tunks, Mr Robert - Blacksmiths • Ald. Alison Gowman – Master Plaisterer (46) Burrows, Mr Alan - Air Pilots Magnacca, Mr Mark - Marketors, Ward of Cheap Club, Walsh, Rev. Simon - Turners • Ian Grundy – Master Framework Knitter (64) Cannell, Mr Dave - Hackney Carriage Drivers Tower Ward Club White, Mr Timothy - Water Conservators • Christopher Hipkins – Prime Warden, Basketmaker (52) Cant, Mr Jeffrey - Management Consultants Mainelli, Alderman Michael - World Traders, Winbow, Dr Adrian - Wheelwrights, Langbourne Ward Club • Rodney Jagelman – Master Glover (62) Charles, Mr Oliver - Art Scholars Watermen and Lightermen, Woodman, Mr John - Chartered Surveyors • Mike Parrett – Master Constructor (99) Furniture Makers, Water Conservators, Clark, Mrs Sarah - Insurers Worsfold, Mr David - Insurers • Jack Strachan MBE – Master Launderer (89) Marketors, Broad Street and Clark, Mr John, Bowyers - Aldersgate and Zafeiroudis, Mr Dimitrios - Master Mariners • Pamela Taylor – Master Educator (109) Lime Street Ward Clubs Lime Street Ward Clubs Zonouzi - Mr Human, Blacksmiths, Bakers • Dame Fiona Woolf – Master Plumber (31) Clark, Mr Robert, Bowyers - Aldersgate Ward Club Mancini, Mr Douglas - Management Consultants, Carmen Marques, Mr Bruno - Bakers Clarke, Mr Phil - Wheelwrights Ward Clubs Conrad, Mr Dennis - UWC, RSSG (City) McCarthy, Dr John - Information Technologists Cook, Mr Jim, Blacksmiths - Paviors McCarthy, Mr Philip - Butchers • Mike Bradley Russell – President, Bishopsgate Ward Club Cooper, Mr Ian - Bakers Mellor, Mr James - Guild of Entrepreneurs • Daphne Cave (partner member) – Master, Lime Street & Cornhill Ward Club Coultard, Mr Phil - Pewterers Moore, Ms Helen - Company of Public Relations Practitioners • James de Sausmarez CC – Chairman, Candlewick Ward Club Cribb, Dr Stephen - Pattenmakers Mourtzilas, Mr George - Turners, Aldgate Ward Club In Memoriam • Ald. Tim Hailes – President, Ward Club Dennis, Mr Mark - Arts Scholars Murray, Mr Michael - Environmental Cleaners • Michael Khan – Chairman, Coleman Street Ward Club Dunkley, Mr Stephen - Builders Merchants Naylor, Mr John - Fan Makers We were saddened to hear of the following • Ald. Nicholas Lyon – President, Tower Ward Club Edwards, Mr Michael - Turners Nesbitt, Prof. Mark - Grocers deaths amongst our Members. Our deepest • Andrew Marsden – President, Aldgate Ward Club Emerson, Ms Merlene - World Traders Norris, Mr Robin - Farriers • John MacCabe – Chairman, Walbrook Ward Club Eves, Miss Liz - Guild of Nurses sympathies are extended to their families Nugée, Mr John - Weavers Excell, Mr Paul - Information Technologists, and friends: Nugée, Mrs Vicky - Basketmakers Other City Organisations

Guild of Freemen s Blacksmiths Fall, Mr Geoffrey - Fire Fighters Parshottam, MrNaresh - Canon John Douglas Beckwith • Anjola Adeniyi – Master, Guild of Young Freemen Ferguson, Mr Mark - Freeman Pelham, Mr Charles - Dyers Mr Gordon Bell Gardner, Mr Stephen - Upholders, Castle Baynard Ward Club Pender, Mr William - Ironmongers Mr Ian Bowerman Gatehouse, Miss Rachel - Fanmakers, Penfold, Mr Craig - Information Technologists Mr Gordon Brown Vintry & Ward Club Pinchen, Mr Robert - Horners Mr Derek Collins Gatehouse, Miss Katherine - Fanmakers, Pindoria, Miss Anjali - Constructors Mr Ray Cook Vintry & Dowgate Ward Club Poteratchi, Mr Cyrus - Skinners, Candlewick Ward Club Mr Robert Bryan Dowling Gill, The Right Hon. Lord, Brian - Musicians Randall, Mr Liam - Coopers, Young Freemen Mr Thomas Gould Goddard, Dr Sian - Freeman Rasmussen, Mrs Elise - Tobacco Pipe Makers and Mr Bill Hughes Grundy, Mr Ian - Framework Knitters Tobacco Blenders Mr John Kennedy Melling Mr John Milloy Haiwei, Mr Li - International Bankers, World Traders Reeves, Mrs Stephanie - Furniture Makers Mr (Isaac) Peter Peck Harris, Mr Hugh - Turners, Broad St, Reid, Mr Kevin - Freeman Mr (Esmond) Patrick Roney CBE Coleman St & Walbrook WCs Schratt, Mr Florian - Information Technologists Mr Kenneth Southam Hughes-Penney - Alderman Robert, Haberdashers, Turners Shann, Mr Paul - Mr Derek Stopps Farringdon WC, Ward of Cheap, Sharp, Mrs Gail - Fan Makers Guild of Investment Managers Mr Leslie (Colin) Webber Robertson, Mr Joseph - Patternmakers, Broad Street and Mr Bryn Williams Irving, Mr Mark - Cripplegate WC Under 40s Section secretary Anjola Adeniyi’s Installation Banquet as Bridge & Bridge Without Ward Clubs Master of the Guild of Young Freemen of the City of London

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2019 Root & Branch Awards

The Root & Branch Award was set up in 2014 to mark our centenary.

his year’s City Livery Club’s annual “Root & Branch Award” went to an outstanding T Liveryman, Peter French, a Liveryman of the Security Professionals, for his initiative and innovation in creating an award for those who have shown courage, bravery and initiative in protecting citizens across the UK.

The judging panel also awarded a “Highly Commended” prize to John Blauth, a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers, who encourages young people - especially young women - to engage in The Highly Commended Award for 2019 - Sir David Wootton, engineering. John Blauth and the President

A “Lifetime Achievement” went to Hugh Adams, a working blacksmith and a Liveryman whose Caroline Walsh our Hon. Almoner, abseiled down the side of the Barclay’s Building at Canary Wharf on 5th July on behalf of the professional life has championed his craft and Plumbers for the Lord Mayor’s Charity revived an interest across the country.

The three awards were presented at the Civic Banquet in Mansion House on 8th July by the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Alderman Sir David Wootton.

A special Company Prize was also awarded this year to the Poulters’ Company for their very popular annual Pancake Race. It was presented to the Poulters at the Club at the Face2Face event on 8th October (see page 45).

Last December Judy Tayler-Smith was installed as Foreman of the Guildable Manor of Southwark for the term of one year. Judy’s only The Lifetime Avheivement Award - Sir David Wootton, the third lady Foreman since 1327. Hugh Adams and the President • Walter Balmford MBE – Honorary Fellowship of the City and Guilds of London Institute • Past President Ald. John Garbutt KFO JP – Chairman, Royal Society of St George, City of London Branch; and sponsoring Alderman of the Guild of Investment Managers • Ted Jackson – President, Royal Society of St George, City of London Branch • Past President Neil Redcliffe – Master, Guild of Freemen • Nic Somers – Master of the Tanners of Bermondsey • Judy Tayler-Smith – Foreman, Guildable Manor of Southwark

Honours Presentation of the special Company Award • Sir Charles Bowman KStJ JP to the WCO Poulters at the F2F talk on Walter Balmford MBE is presented with his certificate as an 8 October Poulters Award – LtoR: Paul Herbage; Honorary Fellow of the City and Guilds of London Institute • Ian Seaton MBE CC Alison Gowman; David Walker, Master; (Photo: Phil McCarthy) • Eddie Donaldson OBE Liz Garner, Court Assistant; and Julie Pearce, Clerk

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Sheriffs’ Award for Bravery – by Peter French The Annual Pancake Race

t was an exceptional year for entries in the Root & Branch Award in 2019 and one stand-out entry came from the IPoulters’ Company for their very popular annual Pancake Race.

The Judging Panel felt that this event was really a huge team effort extending over the 15 years that it has been run and to pick out individuals would diminish the Livery Company’s commitment to this event.

Thus an especial Company Prize was awarded in 2019 which was presented to the Poulters in the Club at the Face2Face event on 8th October.

The assembled audience was first able to have a presentation about the Race given by Court Assistant Liz Garner – who is one of the three current masterminds behind the race. She was able to tell us the facts and figures behind the event. Forty-five Livery Companies take part with 30 full teams and 15 Masters’ races who each bid to get a full place for their own Livery in the following year. Each full team consists of the Master, a Liveryman, a Lady and a person in fancy dress. Some may feel that running the race in a gown, apron and high chef’s hat is fancy dress enough!

The 2019 Annual Root & Branch award - Sir David Wootton, Peter French and the President Companies take part with 30 full teams and 15 eceiving the City Livery Club’s prestigious Root & So was born the Security Benevolent Fund for which we raised Branch award was certainly one of the highlights of my £53,000 in 2006 and 2007. The fund has intervened hundreds Masters’ races who each bid to get a full place for their own Livery in the following year. Each R Livery career to date. As the winner, the judges cited my of times to provide financial assistance to people who work The President enters into the fray initiation of the Sheriffs’ Award for Bravery in 2006. in hourly-paid, zero-contract work. Those working in the retail full team consists of the Master, a Liveryman, a or night-time economies in particular risk injury doing their Lady and a person in fancy dress. Some may feel Thirty volunteers on the day help to marshal the races, the teams The Sheriffs’ Award is a national award for bravery, celebrating job and, as many have no insured income, they only receive and the large number of people who really enjoy cheering on individuals or organisations who have contributed to statutory sick pay if off work. Tough when you are only just that running the race in a gown, apron and high the quick, funny heats and finals. Whilst there are winners in safeguarding our “people, property or our liberty”. The surviving on a full-time wage! chef’s hat is fancy dress enough! each of the four categories there is a victor ludorum in a race-off award is made annually by the Sheriffs of the City of London. between those winners and last year the Framework Knitters Nominations for the award come from the emergency services, We have since raised £500,000 for the SBF and our other The venue is the Guildhall Yard and it is especially clear in won that accolade. the armed forces and from members of the public. Award charitable causes, with an aim that we will reach over a million years of wet weather that this is not an ideal surface for racing. recipients have come from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales pounds before I step down. However, with St John Ambulance staff present, health & safety The Master, David Walker JP, was able to attend and England reflecting acts of bravery that have occurred is well covered and it seems that only once has a bone been throughout the United Kingdom. As Master, I was able to take our Company through to Livery actually broken. But with 900 pancakes on average cooked on and speak about the race that he ran in 2016 status in 2008 which was a great honour and was well the day a lot of eggs do get broken. It is a well-kept secret of and received the prize with Liz and Clerk Julie The Root & Branch award was a highlight this year for our celebrated at Mansion House and in Guildhall. the Poulters as to how many actual eggs are used on the day. We Pearce. The audience were all great supporters of Company, the Security Professionals (WCoSP), when we speculated on a competition to guess the number! the Pancake Race and many had run or watched celebrated people of exceptional bravery at our Annual Dinner, Following the WCoSP being granted a Royal Charter in 2010, as well as at our Common Hall meeting. Sheriff the Hon. Liz we set about establishing a Register of Chartered Security The event calls on a lot of volunteering and collaboration. the spectacle. Green correctly noted that the Sheriffs’ Award also helps spread Professionals, of which I was proud to be a part, and which we The Gunmakers provide the starting gun, the Glovers some recognition of the Livery movement around the UK. launched in 2011. Becoming a Chartered Security Professional handsome white gloves to wear, the Fruiterers provide the The Master, David Walker JP, was able to attend and speak about represents the gold standard of competence in security and lemons and the Clockmakers the exact timepieces to record the the race that he ran in 2016 and received the prize with Liz and At an industry dinner in 2006, I was with the then-Master and provides a means of being recognised within the industry. It winning times. A recent innovation is to use the professional Clerk Julie Pearce. The audience were all great supporters of the one of the founders of the WCoSP, John Purnell, when we were has taken a while to establish but we are now starting to attract services of the Clink Charity to provide the pancakes and the Pancake Race and many had run or watched the spectacle. challenged as to what Livery did for the security professionals. global registrants. post-race lunch. This charity helps prisoners to learn cooking Although we spoke about charity and other worthy aspirations and restaurant skills whilst in prison and to help them find jobs Next year’s race is on 25th February - get the date in your diary. we both felt the lack of a decisive and compelling aim. on their release. Alison Gowman

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Club Opening Hours Club Facilities Membership Monday 0830 – 2000 * All applications must be signed by a proposer who is a current Full Member of the Club. If you know someone to propose you but Tuesday 0830 – 1700 Clubroom and Bar: are not sure if they are a Full Member, please contact the Clerk who will assist you. Wednesday 0830 – 2000 * Overlooking the Thames, this is a quiet location with Thursday 0830 – 2000 * comfortable seating to meet friends, have a drink or just Friday 0830 – 1700 * spend time quietly. In summer the outside terrace area Membership type Available to: (* later at the discretion of the restaurant manager) makes a pleasant place to read the paper and admire the view. Full Membership Liverymen and Freemen of City Livery Companies The Club is closed at weekends, Bank Holidays, Christmas and Members of the Watermen and Lightermen and Parish Clerks’ Companies. New Year, and occasionally in the evening when events take Newspapers are delivered daily. • The current Master, and Clerks, of Livery Companies may both join place. for a single subscription Dining Room: Tables of every size from two up to large groups can be The Guild of Freemen of the City of London Guests accommodated and there is a Club Table for a good-value Associate Membership (ie without voting rights) The Guild of Young Freemen Members may bring guests into the Club. lunch. This room also overlooks the Thames. Members of Ward Clubs Library: Freemen of the City of London Meals and Refreshments The Club has a unique collection of books relating to the City Branch members of the Institute of Directors Light breakfast: history of Livery Companies and the City of London. City Branch members of the Royal Society of St. George From 0830 (including hot bacon rolls) to 1030. This room can also serve as a meeting or dining room for Members of the Guildable Manor of Southwark up to 50 people. Lunch: Members of Companies applying for the Livery From 1230 to 1430, last orders 1415. Members of the Trades House of Glasgow There are three lunch options: River Room: Members of the Worshipful Livery Company of Wales A small meeting room seating up to six people. • bar meals in the Clubroom area. Members of the Guild of Scriveners of York • à la carte lunch in the restaurant. Members of the Guild of Cordwainers of York • the Club table offers a different good-value set meal each Claud Worth Room: Members of the Cutlers of Hallamshire day, with soup and a main dish. A meeting or dining room for about 18 people. Members of the Merchant Taylors of York This table cannot be booked and only one guest per Member is allowed. Cabins: Members of the Merchant Adventurers of York These are cabin-sized rooms with two bunks and private Members of the Merchant Adventurers of Bristol Afternoon tea: shower; available at a modest price during the week Members of the Fellmongers of Richmond From 1500 to 1700 (1630 on Fridays) - notice is appreciated. (except Tuesday) and at weekends. Members of the Drapers of Shrewsbury Bar: Members can ring 020-7236 7729 to book. Members of the Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen of Exeter The bar is open from midday. Meeting Rooms: • Secretaries and one Officer of Ward Clubs may both join for a single subscription. Restaurant bookings: Members may hire meeting rooms at preferential rates, via Members may reserve a table via our website’s homepage or Bovingdons on 020-7248 2800. The full list can be seen at www.cityliveryclub.com/members ring 020-7248 2800.

Dress Code Bookings The minimum dress code is smart casual.

• Dining Room: Club Usage Rules Via our website’s homepage or call Bovingdons 020-7248 2800 to book. The Clubroom and Restaurant may not be used for formal business meetings. In the Clubroom, laptops may only be used • Cabins: between the hours of 0900-1200 and 1530-1700, and they are Call Little Ship Club 020-7236 7729 to book. not allowed in the dining room. WiFi and chargers are available. Mobile telephones, music, video and games’ players may only • Meeting Rooms: be used in the Reception area and the cabins. Smoking is not Call Bovingdons 020-7248 2800 to book. permitted.

46 I The Liveryman Review 2018-2019 The Liveryman Review 2018-2019 I 47 The Club & Its Facilities Reciprocal Clubs

Admission dates Reciprocal Clubs The Club’s membership year runs from 1 October – 30 September. It has four admission dates per year for new members: 1st November, 1st February, 1st May and 1st August. The timetable for considering applications is as follows: London Norwich Oxford and Cambridge Club The Norfolk Club Applications Considered at Considered by Applicant Membership 71 Pall Mall, London SW17 5HD 17 Upper King Street, must be M & D meeting Council notified of commences Telephone: 020-7930 5151 received by outcome Norwich NR3 1RB Website: www.oxfordandcambridgeclub.co.uk email: [email protected] 31st December January January Late January 1st February Website: www.thenorfolkclub.co.uk Farmers Club 31st March April April Late April 1st May 3 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EL 30th June July July Late July 1st August Telephone: 020-7930 4730 Edinburgh 30th September October October Late October 1st November Website: www.thefarmersclub.com The New Club 86 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB Oriental Club Telephone: 0131-226 4881 Stratford House, Stratford Place, London W1C 1ES Email: [email protected] Part-year membership 2019-20 Telephone: 020-7629 5126 Website: www.newclub.co.uk Reductions in the first year’s rates are Website: www.orientalclub.org.uk available for those who become Members: From 1 Oct From 1 Nov From 1 Feb From 1 May From 1 Aug* Glasgow Full, Associate: £280 £257 £187 £117 £23 Henley-On-Thames Joining date Subscription rate Phyllis Court Club The Western Club Overseas: £140 £128 £93 £58 £12 Phyllis Ct Drive, Henley-on-Thames, 32 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AB 1 November 11/12 43 – 44: £210 £193 £140 £88 £18 Oxfordshire RG9 2HT Telephone: 01491-570500 Telephone: 0141-221 2016 1 February 8/12 40 – 42: £140 £128 £93 £58 £12 Website: www.phylliscourt.co.uk Email: [email protected] 1 May 5/12 Website: www.westernclub.co.uk Under 40: £70 £64 £47 £29 £6 1 August 1/12 Bath Over 75: £140 £128 £93 £58 £12 Bath & County Club Ireland Queens Parade, Bath, The Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club * pay one month only since the Club closes for two weeks each August Somerset BA1 2NJ 9 St Stephen’s Green Telephone: 01225-423732 Dublin 2 Website: www.bathandcountyclub.com Telephone: 00353-1 677 4744 Email: [email protected] Lowestoft Website: www.sghc.ie The Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club Royal Plain, Lowestoft New Zealand Suffolk NR33 0AQ The Wellington Club Telephone: 01502-566726 88 The Terrace, Email: [email protected] Wellington 6143, New Zealand Website: www.rnsyc.net Telephone: 0064-4 472 0348 Email: [email protected] Liverpool Website: www.wellingtonclub.co.nz The Athenaeum Club Church Alley, Australia Liverpool L1 3DD The Telephone: 0151-709 7770 207 East Terrace, Email: [email protected] Adelaide SA 5000 Website: www.theathenaeum.org.uk Telephone: 0061-(08) 8223 3213 Website: www.publicschoolsclub.com.au Manchester St James’s Club Singapore 45 Spring Gardens, The British Club Manchester M2 2BG 73 Bukit Tinggi Road, Telephone: 0161-829 3000 Singapore 289761 Website: www.stjamesclubmanchester.org Telephone: 0065-6410 1100 Email: [email protected] Website: www.britishclub.org.sg

48 I The Liveryman Review 2018-2019 The Liveryman Review 2018-2019 I 49 From the Archives

From the 1916 edition of “The Liveryman”

“I should like to go back to the time when there was not an incessant ‘Hoot, hoot’ in the street; but you heard ‘click, clock, click, clock’ and knew that a hansom had gone by. I should like to go back to the time when you could not walk down Bond Street without a top hat and a frock coat; and to the time when after dinner you sat down with the family round the fire. I should like to see the polka danced again.”

Sir Gerald du Maurier, Actor and Producer Luncheon at Carpenters’ Hall, 25th January 1929

“It seemed to me that this [banquet] would be a good occasion to give to the world the inside information about the first air-raid warning of the last war. I dare say most of you remember the circumstances. At 11 o’clock on that morning the nation was called to its radio sets, and we heard the impressive words of the Prime Minister giving us the stern message that we must now consider ourselves at war with Germany. Very shortly after that, a track appeared on my operations table, coming in from the east, and it was followed by three or four more tracks. I thought, of course, the Germans were going to open the ball in style, and I gave orders for the issue of that air-raid warning; the appropriate action was taken by all, including the hustling of the Prime Minister down into the cellar. Well, it was a strange thing, but more and more raids appeared on the board, until there were fifteen or more flying in all directions, apparently towards the Thames estuary, but the extraordinary thing was that no raiders apparently passed the coastline and that none of the fighter formations which had gone out to meet them had made any interceptions. I knew something had gone wrong, but I had no immediate opportunity of investigating, for His Majesty The King had honoured my Headquarters with a visit, and he expressed a lively interest in the proceedings – an interest which I was immediately unable to allay; he must, I am afraid, have thought me a very distracted host. About that time it occurred to somebody to say ‘Where is the Prime Minister?’ and they discovered that nobody had remembered to release him from his incarceration.”

Air Chief Marshall The Rt. Hon. Lord Dowding GCB, GCVO 35th Annual Banquet at Guildhall, 23rd November 1949