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
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 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
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
