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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

130 Lightmongers and guests, from across the lighting, electrical and construction industries, joined Master Tony Ginman at the historic Apothecaries’ Hall on 19th March for the Company's 2025 Livery Dinner.  A wonderful networking and social event during which our annual Military Merit Awards were presented. Guests enjoying the unique dining experience of Apothercaries Hall We were privileged to be joined by cadets from ... Read more

On Monday, March 3rd, Lightmongers had the privilege of joining several other Companies at the annual Construction Livery Companies Awards ceremony, held at the prestigious Mansion House in London. Our Master, Tony Ginman alongside members of the Education Committee and mentors, proudly celebrated the achievements of this year’s award winners. Certificates were presented by the Rt Hon. the Lord Mayor, Alastair King recognizing excellence across ... Read more

Nestled beside the iconic St. Paul's Cathedral, Temple Bar, Christopher Wren’s masterpiece in its third incarnation with 80% of the original stone used in its construction, served as the perfect setting for the 2025 Lightmongers’ William Wright Lecture on February 26th. Temple Bar on the right hand side, with floodlit St. Paul’s Cathedral in the background. Renowned lighting designer Mark Sutton-Vane, alongside his ... Read more

During Autumn 2024 we held a Silent Auction as a fund-raiser for the Lightmongers Charitable Trust, which raised the fantastic sum of £900 for the Charity. Senior Court Assistant Bruce Kirk was able, as a result of his lighting design work at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, to organise a private tour of that historic venue as a Silent Auction item, which was successfully ... Read more