The William Wight Lecture 2023 was held the evening of June 6th at the Charlotte Street premises of Arup, who generously hosted the event. The speaker was Jeff Shaw, Arup Associate Director for lighting and his subject was Circular Lighting from Design through to replacement and recycling. Jeff gave an absorbing and stimulating lecture showing how designers are seeking to maximise sustainability of buildings and ... Read more
Our annual Charity Golf Day this year was held 23rd May at the Royal Automobile Club Epsom, on their magnificent Old Course. The weather was wonderful, and the course was in excellent condition, so a great day’s golf was enjoyed by all, with every shot being reviewed at the 19th hole! A view of the superb Old Course, with one of the golfers in ... Read more
Mary Hare School for the Deaf, one of our two affiliated Schools, held their Speech Day for the 2021/22 academic year in March 2023. Past Master Eddie Taylor represented the Lightmongers at the event and was privileged to be asked to present the Lightmongers Science Prize to the successful student, Georgie Ellis. Georgie’s teacher citation in nominating Georgie for the Prize was: Georgie has ... Read more
Each year the Construction Livery Group, comprising 14 Livery Companies involved in the construction industry, are invited to the prestigious Mansion House in London, the home of the Lord Mayor, to present certificates under the Livery Companies Skills Council awards scheme. The ceremony also encompasses City & Guilds Livery Company Prizes from 12 Livery Companies. This year the event took place on 27th March 2023 ... Read more
The Lightmongers Livery dinner this year was held on Thursday 16th March with its focus is on industry networking for Lightmongers and their Guests. The Master and Officers greeted members and guests as they arrived at the unique and prestigious Ironmongers Hall, one of the wonderful Livery Halls in the City, where we were made very welcome. Despite the challenges of a rail strike taking ... Read more
Monday 6th of March saw fifteen Lightmongers and guests brave the slightly damp weather for a guided walk of historic Clerkenwell and Smithfield with Brian Cookson a blue badge guide of London. Clerkenwell gate The walk had been organised by Liveryman Paul Bateman on behalf of the Lightmongers Events Committee. The area was thoroughly brought to life with information on the history, the architecture, ... Read more
It was a great pleasure for the Court, at its 14th February 2023 meeting, to install three new Liveryman and to welcome into the Company six new Freemen. The Court congratulated Professor Peter R. Boyce, Stuart Dutton and Philip Gray on progressing to full membership by becoming Liverymen of the Company. Liverymen are able to take up various City of London benefits, such as the ... Read more
The second Friday in November is an important day in the City of London calendar. This is the day that the new Lord Mayor takes office at the Silent Ceremony at Guildhall. On 11th November 2022, Nicholas Lyons, a good friend to the Lightmongers, became 694th Lord Mayor taking over from Vincent Keaveny at the short ceremony that demonstrates City pomp and tradition at is ... Read more
The Master for 2022/23 Liveryman Jamie Berry At the annual Common Hall meeting (AGM) and Members Dinner held 4th November 2022, Liveryman Jamie Berry was elected to serve as Master Lightmonger for the year 2022/23 The other Officers elected were Deputy Master Margaret Fitzsimons; Senior Warden, Peter McVeigh and Junior Warden, Anthony Ginman. L – R: Deputy Master Margaret Fitzsimons, Master Jamie ... Read more
At a very busy Court meeting on 4th November, It was a great pleasure to welcome into the Company seven new Freemen: L – R: Stewart Price, Richard Beighton, John Carruthers, Brendon Airey, Colin Nelson, The Master Margaret Fitzsimons, Justin Walmsley and Phil Croker. Stewart Price - Scheme Manager, WERCS Limited Richard Beighton - Managing Director, WAGO UK & Ireland Limited John Carruthers - Managing Director, Legrand UK & ... Read more
