November 7th was a busy Court meeting for Master Tony Ginman with seven new members admitted to the Company and two Freemen progressing to full membership as Liverymen. The meeting opened with three Court appointments; Past Master Father Peter Harris was installed as Senior Court Assistant; Liveryman Paul Jones was appointed as a Court Assistant and Liveryman Donna Berry was appointed as a Court Liveryman. ... Read more
With Tallow Chandlers’ Hall undergoing renovation, the Court held its 213th meeting at the historic Watermen’s Hall — home of the Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the City of London. September 17th was a busy evening for the Master with eight new members admitted as well as an honorary freeman and three Liverymen clothed at court. The Court extended a warm welcome to the ... Read more
The Master, Tony Ginman, organised a visit for Lightmonger members and their guests to the Historic Chatham Dockyard on July 11th. We were hosted by Honorary Liveryman Admiral Sir Trevor Soar, a Trustee and Chairman of Historic Chatham Dockyard Trust, who welcomed us to the venue and gave a brief introduction to the history of the dockyard from its start in the mid 16th century ... Read more
The Lightmongers affiliated school, New College Worcester (NCW) for blind and visually impaired children and young people held their annual Celebration Day on Saturday 28th June 2025, where the students’ achievements over the academic year are recognised and their work, including a concert of music, is show-cased for the many visitors to the event. The Lightmongers were represented on the day by the Master, Tony ... Read more
Our Summer Banquet this year was held 4th July at the recently refurbished Butcher’s Hall, London. As a venue we hadn’t visited in years, it offered a fresh yet traditional setting for a special evening. The evening began with a lively reception, giving members and guests the chance to meet and catch-up with each other and based on the hubbub of conversation there was plenty ... Read more
Royal Automobile Club House – the venue for the Lightmongers2025 Charity Golf Day Our annual Charity Golf Day this year was held 1st May at the Royal Automobile Club course, Woodcote Park, near Epsom. The weather was glorious; warm and sunny throughout the day and perfect for the golfers. In the evening there was a very sociable Awards ceremony, with a superb dinner, plenty of ... Read more
The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers enjoyed a most memorable Master’s Weekend in May in Kent, perfectly organised and hosted by our Master Tony Ginman and Consort, Margaret. The group gathered at the Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells on Friday 9th May for an informal evening dinner prior to the start of a weekend packed with activity. The sun shone all weekend as the group enjoyed private ... Read more
We’re always thrilled to welcome fresh energy and experience into the Lightmongers community, and at our Court meeting on May 7th, 2025, we did just that… We celebrated the formal installation of new members across various categories—including a new Liveryman, four new Freemen, and a new Honorary Freeman. A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members First up, congratulations to Keith Aldis, Consultant and former Chief Executive of the Brick Development ... Read more
Each year the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers hosts its prestigious May Court Dinner, and one of the highlights of this wonderful evening is the presentation of our annual Education Awards. Held this year on May 7th, the 2025 awards ceremony celebrated the achievements of some truly inspiring students. With t members, guests, and Award recipients present, the evening offered not only recognition for academic excellence but also ... Read more
A group of 30 Lightmongers were privileged to join a private tour of St. James’s Palace, and in particular HM Chapels Royal, which had been organised by the Master, Tony Ginman, for 26th March 2025. The visting group of Lightmongers The visit was hosted by Jon Simpson, Sergeant of the Vestry and Head Verger of the Ecclesiastical Household, who gave a fascinating talk ... Read more
