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 Manager Scolmore Group Companies
Michael Grubb, Founder Michael Grubb Studio,
Geoffrey Ling, Managing Director, Merrimack Group
Andrew Molyneux, Founding Director TM Lighting,
Ellis Titheridge, Co-Founder, Light Products Evolve
Adam Smith, Director, NRT Building Services Group
Harry Triggs, Founding Director TM Lighting
L-R: Michael Grubb; Sahana Banduge; Andy Cannall; Ellis Titheridge; Master, Graham Smith; Adam Smith; Harry Triggs; Andrew Molyneux; Geoffrey Ling.
At the same meeting three of our Freemen progressed to full membership, becoming Liverymen of the Company, which enables them to become more involved in the shaping of the future of the Company and in contributing to the City of London:
Brendon Airey , Co-Founder, Light Products Evolve
Tim Den Hertog, Contracts Manager, Drax 360
Gavin Tallentire, Senior Category Manager, City Electrical Factors
L-R Tim Den Hertog; Gavin Tallentire; Master, Graham Smith; Brendon Airey.
The Court meeting was followed by a lively pre-dinner drinks reception, allowing plenty of time for people to meet and chat. An excellent Court Dinner in the superb surroundings of Tallow Chandlers Hall then took place at which Lightmongers Education awards were presented to individual students and the annual donations from our Lightmongers Charitable Trust to our two affiliated schools, New College Worcester and Mary Hare School were presented.
If you are involved in the Lighting or Electrical industry and would like to get involved in our growing, vibrant Livery Company, please contact the Clerk, Mark Houghton at clerk@lightmongers.co.uk
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