Swimming Pool - grand re-opening After a long fund-raising appeal to which the Lightmongers, as a long-term supporter, has contributed, Mary Hare school has been able to renovate its swimming pool. It was officially re-opened on March 8th by Duncan Goodhew MBE, former Olympic swimming champion, who as you can see from this photo entered into the spirit (and the water) of the occasion! Hugh ... Read more
When I was in the city last week I remembered that we have some wooden benches outside the Royal Exchange. The benches are inscribed ‘Donated by The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers’. When I came across them a while ago they were in a poor state and in urgent need of a rub down and re-varnish. I am pleased, as you can see from the photos, ... Read more
Barbara Harding the Senior Warden was delighted with attendance at her Senior Wardens reception, which was held at the Museum of Mechanical Music in Brentford on 3rd March 2017. The museum, which is run mainly on voluntary help with only 2 paid staff, is a most interesting place and a visit is recommended; the experience is well worth it. A raffle was held in aid ... Read more
Merchant Taylors Hall - 13th February 2017 The Master Mike Simpson attended the presentation along with representatives from Merchant Taylors, Masons, Plumbers, Joiners and Ceilers, Horners, Pavoirs and Coachmakers. This is a very prestigious event with citations for each recipient read out by the relevant Master. The awards are presented by The Lord Mayor Dr Andrew Palmerly. The following awards were made to Lightmonger candidates: ... Read more
Tom Jackson was the winner of the 1st Prize of the Lightmongers’ Innovation Prize at Mary Hare. He won with this LED decorative table light which he designed on a CAD-CAM and completed himself. Andre Preston the runner-up also designed and made this solely himself. Both these boys were from year 11 at Mary Hare School for the Deaf, to which the Lightmongers ... Read more
The Lightmongers held their annual Carol Service at St Botolph’s Without Aldgate on 7th December 2016. The Service was led by the Lightmongers Honorary Chaplin, Fr Peter Harris and the Rector of St Botolph’s, the Reverend Laura Jorgensen, who gave the Address this year. The Choir – East Wickham Singers- were a joy to listen to and lead the congregation in the singing of our ... Read more
The economic activity generated by the lighting industry will have to fall significantly if we are at address climate change, a veteran environmentalist has declared. Former Friends of the Earth chief Jonathan Porritt says we must accept a reduction of the historic proportion of GDP attributable to lighting and its associated energy requirements if we are to have an impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Delivering ... Read more
Last Saturday we once again took part in the Lord Mayors show to welcome Dr Andrew Parmley as the 689th Lord Mayor of London. Once again the Lightmongers were out in force with our affiliated cadet units 56th(Woolwich) Squadron and the Haringey Sea and Marine Cadets. I was joined in the coach by the Mistress and Deputy Master John Rowsell and Sandy. Our team was ... Read more
I was delighted with the level of support from the company for this my first formal event. Over 80 members and guests were welcomed aboard HQS Wellington by members of Haringey Sea Cadets (TS Wizard) and were entertained to music provided by 56 Woolwich Air Cadets. Lt Col Richard Hawkins CO of 101 City of London Royal Engineers was my principal guest and spoke to ... Read more
At the last Court meeting held on Friday the 4th of November 2016, the Master John Rowsell installed two new liverymen and one of our existing freemen, Eric Anderson, was clothed with the livery, thus becoming a Liveryman of the Company. Attracting new members to our livery company is one of our key aims and it is always a pleasure to see members progress in ... Read more
