Issue No.33 May 2010 THEThe Official Journal of The Worshipful FUELLERCompany of Fuellers Registered at Stationers’ Hall Installation Dinner Clothworkers’ Hall 15 October 2009 “Please support our troops who are serving our country overseas” 15 October 2009 – Master John Bainbridge and Mrs Marilynne Bainbridge – Clothworkers’ Hall That was the request by our guest of honour Lieutenant General Fleet Auxiliary, Wing Commander Steve Chadwick from 216 Sir Freddie Viggers, the 58th Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. Squadron, RAF, and his designated successor Wing Commander This drew sustained applause and came as the concluding remark Alistair Green, Air Commodore Susan Armitage-Maddox from to a speech that gave some insight into the life of a senior army the Defence Fuels Group and Commander Jonny Hodgkins and officer, turned Parliamentary servant. Sir Freddie rose from a second Commander Martin Jukes from HMS Sultan (the Royal Naval School lieutenant in the Royal regiment of Artillery to Chief of Staff of the 1st of Marine Engineering and the Royal Naval Air Engineering and Infantry Brigade, seeing two periods of service in Bosnia en route. Survival School). The Masters of other Livery Companies were also He subsequently became the Senior British Military Representative welcomed: David Royden, Master Lightmonger, David Gordon, – Iraq and was appointed CMG and then in 2005 became Adjutant Master Waterman and Brian Wadsworth, Master-elect Carman. General and was awarded KCB. He became Black Rod in April 2009. After the response on behalf of the guests by Sir Freddie The 2009 Installation Dinner was held in Clothworkers’ Hall – an Viggers, the new Master, John Bainbridge, paid tribute to the appropriate venue to start our 25th Anniversary celebrations as it was significant increase in membership achieved under the leadership there that the discussions leading to the formation of the Company of Past Master Husband and Past Master Bell, which has brought of Woodmongers and Coal Sellers took place in 1981 and then the us to over 200 and reminded members that our Founders had obtaining of livery status as the Worshipful Company of Fuellers in considered 250 the ideal number. The 25th anniversary of the grant 1984. Also appropriately, the new Master was born a mile from the of our letters patent was to be marked throughout the year and all Hall. At the Installation Court which preceded the dinner, retiring members were to receive an Anniversary Plate in commemoration. Master Michael Husband passed his chain of office to our 26th He also referred to our float in the Lord Mayor’s Show [the subject Master, John Bainbridge, who then installed the new Senior Warden, of a separate article] and to the continuing support from the Coal Michael Byrne, and Junior Warden, Stuart Goldsmith. Seven new Meters Committee, one of the prime movers in the formation of the Freemen, three new Liverymen and one Yeoman were also admitted. Company. A history of the Company entitled ‘The Fueller’s Tale’ has At the Dinner the Senior Warden, Michael Byrne, welcomed since been published. the guests of the Fuellers, particularly those representing our armed services affiliations – Captain Duncan Lamb from the Royal Stuart Goldsmith 2 THEFUELLER THEFUELLER 3 Lord Mayor’s Show - 14 November 2009 Meet Master Bainbridge After a gap of nearly 20 years it seemed appropriate to celebrate the 25th Our Master, John Bainbridge, (Guernsey) Ltd. and Schroder 2003. His retirement was the subject Anniversary of the Company with an entry in the Lord Mayor’s Show, and so it was born in York Road, Westminster, Investment Management (Ireland) of an “Alex” cartoon in the Daily proved. A 30 strong party of Fuellers watched from the stand as the procession “outside Waterloo Station” as he Limited as well as being a director Telegraph, which continues to cause passed. Our float was towards the front and was headed by two Liverymen puts it, in 1946. In 1964 he joined of numerous group companies him great pleasure and amusement carrying the Fuellers’ banner, followed by the Master and Wardens “Gowned and Blakemore, Elgar & Co. of Chancery worldwide. He travelled extensively and is reproduced here. Bonneted”. The centrepiece was the 1930 Sentinel Steam Lorry – powered by coal Lane as an articled clerk. In his own on Schroders’ business, particularly He is a parish councillor in - from HMS Sultan, which had been brought to London on a low-loader in the words, “always loathe to study, he in the Far East, and was given the his home village of Cranleigh and middle of the night and parked in an unexpected place – causing consternation the somehow qualified as a chartered soubriquet “Doctor” in Hong Kong since his retirement has acted as an Clerk when he could not locate it. That was escorted by four personnel from HMS accountant” and headed up that firm’s by a colleague on one of his early visits expert witness on matters relating to Sultan and it carried 10 passengers including the Master and Wardens’ Ladies, principal auditing department; which to the former colony. He is still not investment funds. the Clerk and two prize-winners from Stockwell Park High School – the Lambeth provided great experience for the sure why exactly this was; he hopes it In 1970, John married Marilynne school where the Fuellers sponsors a mentoring scheme and the cadet force. A future. On being offered a partnership had something to do with his ability and they celebrated their 40th wedding squad of Sentinel cadets under the command of a Sergeant Instructor marched 14 November 2009 – Master and Wardens lead the way in 1973, he decided to see life outside to lance problems in the business, anniversary in Venice earlier in perfect step behind, followed by a detachment from 216 Squadron RAF – the the profession for a couple of years. but suspects it might have been just this month. They have two sons, refuelling squadron sponsored by the Fuellers – under the command of a Flight He joined J. Henry Schroder Wagg & the grey hair. He advised on the Daniel and James, who give them Lieutenant. The float therefore celebrated not only the Fuellers’ 25th anniversary Co. Ltd in the investment division. creation, structure and administration great pleasure and great pride. John but also several of the associations that we have formed. JHSW at that time was variously of investment companies and mutual enjoys walking, reading (particularly The outward procession from Guildhall to the Law Courts enjoyed sunshine known as “the Merchant Banks’ funds in a number of countries and the history of the City of London), and crowds of spectators but during the lunch break the rain arrived. However merchant bank” or a “sweatshop”. served as a director of a large number gardening (Marilynne and John have such were the cheers of the undiminished crowds waiting for the return procession Both descriptions had great merit. of such funds. opened their cottage garden in recent that the marchers ignored the rain too! John stayed with the Schroders group Following Schroders’ disposal years for charity) and being assistant In the evening the Master hosted a dinner in the private rooms of Rules for thirty very enjoyable years. of its investment banking business beekeeper to Marilynne. They both Restaurant – the oldest one in London – and 26 Fuellers and guests had such a John’s responsibilities with in 2000, John accepted the position enjoy opera and ballet. John has been good time that the bill for the wine exceeded that for the food. Schroders were primarily in the of Group Company Secretary of a Chelsea supporter since his first investment funds business. Having Schroders plc while retaining his visit to Stamford Bridge in 1964; he Stuart Goldsmith 14 November 2009 – Dinner at Rules progressed to Executive Director of other responsibilities. In that position is a member of Surrey Cricket Club; Schroder Investment Management he was responsible for the firm’s follows Harlequins RFC and plays golf Limited, he was also Chairman of corporate governance generally. He poorly. Particularly on the Fuellers’ Schroder Investment Management retired from Schroders at the end of Golf Day. 14 November 2009 - The Super Sentinel from HMS Sultan 4 THEFUELLER THEFUELLER 5 CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD A Tudor Pageant AND ‘KINGSWEAR CASTLE’ On a glorious summer day last June, a motley crew salute to the ‘King’, we disembarked and waved goodbye to In past days when ships burned submarine “Ocelot” built at Chatham, location. Queen Elizabeth 1 made it lined up at Richmond Wharf to row a cutter to Hampton our cutter. wood and coal in order to turn their or viewing the ropes still being made in a Royal Harbour in 1567 and in the Court Palace to celebrate 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII’s A barbecue for all crews and families was held in the motive power, a Fueller was the person the 18th Century Rope House, capable mid 17th Century, it became the largest Accession. grounds of Hampton Court Palace, followed by well-earned who stood, complete with shovel, of making 20 inch circumference building and refitting yard. Part of Sons of Fuellers, Alex & Neil Martin and Tim Woods – refreshments by the river. before the open door of the boiler and up to 1000 ft in length. 1 inch this was due to our main rivals being muscle and youth – were accompanied on the oars by Michael Our thanks go to Malcolm Knight of the Thames fire and stoked. Indeed a number of diameter nylon rope was being made the Dutch. When we chose the French Byrne and Dennis Woods – fit and experienced – led on the Traditional Rowing Association and to Past Master Michael Fuellers ventured forth to Chatham, as we watched, no doubt for sale in the to replace the Dutch, Portsmouth rudder by Master Michael Husband – loud voice.