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Celebrating Lightmongers Education Awards 2026
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
Lightmongers welcome new members at the May Court Dinner
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
Lightmongers celebrate Military and Industry links at 2026 Livery Dinner
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
Lightmongers host the Four Liveries Lecture
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
Lightmongers visit to RAF Museum at Hendon
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
New Freemen and Liveryman welcomed at February Court meeting
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
Celebrating Our First Founder Corporate Patrons at the February 2026 Court Dinner
We were delighted to recognise the first of our Founder Corporate Patrons who were presented with their commemorative plaques by the Master at the Court Dinner on 11 February 2026. A special thank you to Past Master Rodney Bennion OBE, who has championed and driven the Corporate Patronage Scheme on behalf of the Company. It was a pleasure for the Master, Graham Smith and Past ... Read more
Lightmongers announce new Officers for the year 2025/26
Lightmongers gathered at Tallow Chandlers’ Hall on Friday 7th November 2025 for their AGM and Installation Ceremony and were delighted to confirm the new officers for the year ahead. Master: Graham Smith Deputy Master: Tony Ginman Senior Warden: Mark Giardelli Junior Warden: Bruce Kirk L-R: Deputy Master Tony Ginman, Master Graham Smith, Senior Warden Mark Giardelli and Junior Warden Bruce Kirk The evening began ... Read more
Lightmongers Court Meeting 7th November 2025
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
Lightmongers fill Watermen’s Hall with new members and their guests
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