We held our annual Carol service on the 4th of December in our Company Church, St Botolph’s without Aldgate. The service was conducted by the Rev Laura Jorgenson and was a traditional service of lessons and carols. We were very well supported by our cadet affiliations, who greeted members and their guests on arrival and who were presented with Christmas gifts by the Master. ... Read more
Mary Hare our affiliated school for deaf children, held their annual Speech day with Prize Giving for the children on 29th November. The guest of honour was an old boy, Tom Wilson, now manager of the Design Museum. Among the many prizes being offered is our Lightmongers Science Innovation Prize, this year it was won by a very well deserved winner Ellie Eagles. Her first ... Read more
Past Master Barbara Harding speaking at the Anniversary Dinner On Thursday 28th of November Past Masters Barbara and John Harding were invited to join our affiliated RAF Cadets Unit, 56 (Woolwich) Air Training Corp, to celebrate 80 years since the formation of the squadron. The event was held at The Union Jack Club in Waterloo. On arrival we were greeted by 2 cadets ... Read more
At it’s November Court meeting it was wonderful to see five new members join the Company as Freemen; Catherine Connolly of ML Accessories; Richard Hinchcliffe of Challenger Lighting Services; Daniel Matthews of Armadillo Lighting; Gareth Quarterly of Trilux and Adrian Willis of Recolight. The Master, Steve Thomas, welcomed them all to the Company and encouraged them to progress to full membership by gaining the Freedom ... Read more
The Master for 2019/20 Peter Harris At the annual Common Hall meeting (AGM) and Dinner of members held 1st November 2019, Liveryman Peter Harris was elected to serve as Master Lightmonger for 2019/20 The outgoing Master, Stephen Thomas, presented the Annual Report to the members attending the AGM and thanked everyone for their support to Lightmongers over the past year. He gave particular ... Read more
The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers brings together the Presidents of the lighting industry bodies once a year to network and discuss matters of mutual interest in the historic surroundings of Tallow Chandlers’ Hall. The event included a tour of the Hall including the Court Room and then a business lunch in the Parlour, where matters of interest across the whole of the lighting related industry ... Read more
One of the highlights of the Masters year is attending the send-off for the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Driver’s annual Children’s Magical Taxi Tour, taking sick and terminally ill children to Disneyland Paris. The Hackney Carriage Drivers have provided this 3 day trip, from Friday to Sunday, for over 25 years, and it is very much appreciated by the families participating. The Lightmongers support ... Read more
Dear Fellow Lightmongers, 23rd August - Lightmongers visit to HMS Queen Elizabeth At the invitation from the Captain, a group of 30 Lightmongers were welcomed aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. This was our first opportunity to have a general visit to the ship and it is fair to say that all attended were hugely impressed, with its size and capabilities, even more so with the highly ... Read more
Dear Fellow Lightmongers, 23rd April I was invited to join the traditional St George’s Day celebrations held at the Watermans’ Hall. Every person attending is presented with a red rose and enjoyed the wonderful hospitality of the Watermans’ Company. The Menu of course was Roast Sirlion of Norfolk Beef and Rhubard Crumble. Long live St George! 24th April Accompanied by our Clerk, I ... Read more
On September 6th a party of 60 Lightmongers and their guests boarded the Edwardian, a Thames river cruiser for a trip to view the lighting of the first 4 Bridges of the Illuminated River project. Once completed this will be the longest public art commission in the world at 2.5 miles long, covering 15 bridges from the Albert Bridge down to Tower Bridge. The Master ... Read more
