5 am breakfast at Canary Wharf for the Master was a very early start to the day! But well worthwhile to support and enjoy what is one of the most deserving of all causes …. the annual Magical Taxi Tour organised by the Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers since 1994. On 25th September 2026 over 125 Black Cab drivers gave up their weekend to ... Read more
Membership of the Lightmongers Company continues to grow and the Court were delighted to welcome Guy Jones, Managing Director of J Brand, as a new Freeman at the Court meeting held 16th September 2026. At the same meeting three of our Freemen progressed to full membership, becoming Liverymen of the Company, which enables them to become more involved in the shaping of the future of ... Read more
The Lightmongers annual Charity Golf Day was held 8th September at the RAC Club, Epsom in support of our two affiliated schools, New College Worcester for visually impaired students and Mary Hare School for hearing impaired students. This was the 20th anniversary of this fund-raising event, which was superbly supported this year with 19 teams taking part, and whilst there was some challenging rain in ... Read more
Lightmongers were delighted to welcome members and guests to our 2026 Summer Banquet at the magnificent Barbers' Hall on 2nd July. It was a real pleasure to enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the terrace and take full advantage of the warm summer sunshine. At dinner, Junior Warden Fr Peter Harris warmly welcomed our distinguished guests, including Alderman Michael Mainelli, the 695th Lord Mayor of the City ... Read more
The May 2026 Court Dinner was a truly special occasion as we welcomed staff and students from our two affiliated schools, New College Worcester for blind and visually impaired students and the Mary Hare School for deaf and hearing impaired children and other Award winners to the evening. The Dinner was held in the unique setting of Tallow Chandlers Hall and was well attended with ... Read more
The Lightmongers Company continues to grow apace as the Master Graham Smith and members of the Lightmongers' Court and Company were delighted to welcome eight new freemen at the 216th Court Meeting on 6th May 2026, who bring a wide range of new skills and experiences to the Company: Sahana Banduge, Operations and Technical Director Emtrons Ltd UK Andy Cannell, Group Key Accounts and Specification ... Read more
Over 120 Lightmongers and guests, from across the lighting, electrical and construction industries, joined Master Graham Smith at the historic Vintners Hall on 18th March for the Company's 2026 Livery Dinner. A wonderful networking and social event during which our annual Military Merit Awards are presented. We were privileged to be joined by cadets from our affiliated Sea Cadets Unit (TS Wizard) based in Haringey. ... Read more
Four Livery Companies, The Clockmakers, The Lightmongers, The Scientific Instrument Makers and The Spectacle Makers, take it in turn to host an annual lecture. This year it was the turn of the Lightmongers to host the event, also known as the Lightmongers William Wright lecture in honour of our much respected Past Master, who died far too young at the age of 63 and who ... Read more
On 18th February the Lightmongers organised a visit to the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon, arranged by courtesy of our Honorary Liveryman Air Chief Marshall Stephen Hillier. This proved to be a popular event, with 26 Lightmongers and their guests enjoying a very interesting visit. The date of the visit fell in half-term week so the Lightmongers were also pleased to be joined by ... Read more
The Lightmongers Court meeting held 11th February 2026 had a very full agenda as always, with a key highlight being the installation of new Freemen and recognising the progression of Freemen to full membership of the Company as Liverymen. The Master, Graham Smith, and the Court members were delighted therefore to admit two new Freemen into the Company: Robert Kelley, Founder of Continuity Partnership and ... Read more
