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FROM THE
MASTER’S PEN
Master Alan Wells
REMEMBRANCE
SUNDAY CENOTAPH
PARADE
13 November
2005
In
anticipation of
a
busy
term
in
office
as Master
from
July,
planning
started
early
in
the
year
and
ran
in
tandem with
preparations
for
the Blitz
Exhibition
planned
for
September,
as
part of
an
initiative
to
commemorate
the 60th
Anniversary of
the
End of World
War
II.
But,
nothing
prepared
profile of
the Worshipful Company within
the
me
for what was
to
follow!
City
and
is more
fully described on page 6.
Looking
forward, December 9th offers
an
Common Hall
and my
Installation
set
for
the 8th
opportunity
to
celebrate Christmas
together
July, was postponed because of
the bombings
in
with
family
and
friends
at
St Mary-le-Bow
London. Nevertheless,
the
Salamander Ball
at
the
Church, Cheapside,
and
I
am pleased
to
Royal Lancaster Hotel went
ahead
successfully on
announce
that
this
year
there will be
no
charge
the 10th.
Court, Common Hall
and
the
upon members
for
the
carol
service. This
Thanksgiving
Service were
re-scheduled
for
concession
is
to
thank
all of
you
for
supporting
August, but
could
not be
accommodated on
the
Company
activities
and
helping
in
various ways
to
same day. My Wardens
and
I
are most
grateful
to
promote
friendship,
enjoyment,
instill
harmony
those of
you who managed
to
accommodate
the
and make our Company
successful.
changes
and
share
this
important occasion.
For
those
unable
to
attend Common Hall on
the
The
new
team of Wardens
and
I,
together with
23rd August,
the
address
I
gave
that day
as
the
the Court of Assistants,
look
forward
to
incoming Master will be dispatched by
the Clerk
furthering
the
aims
and objectives of
the
in due
course.
Worshipful Company
and
serving
you
to
the best
of our
abilities with
vigour
and
enthusiasm.
We
During
this busy
and disrupted period, our Clerk,
are
always
receptive
to
your
views
and welcome
Margaret Holland-Prior, departed
for pastures
contributions
intended
to
further
the Company`s
new
and Martin Bonham was
appointed
to
interests
and make membership worthwhile,
succeed
her. Martin
has
the
credentials
and
satisfying
and
rewarding.
experience
to
fulfil
the
role, but
is
new
to
the
City. Consequently,
it
is
a
steep
leaning
curve
for
him
and
I
am most
grateful
to Upper Warden,
Martin Coffey, who
shouldered
the
introductory
period
for Martin Bonham whilst
I was
engaged
with preparations
for
the Blitz Exhibition.
The Blitz Exhibition, planned
and managed by
a
small
team
from
the Worshipful Company was
held
in
the Great Hall
at Guildhall
from
the 12th
to 14th
September. One
evening
the Upper
Warden, Clerk
and
I,
hosted
a dinner
for
the
Modern Livery Companies
(78-107)
in Guildhall
The Company was
represented by Past Master
Crypts
and
guests
enjoyed
a
viewing of
the
Colin Livett. The Master
accepted
an
invitation
exhibition. The
exhibition
and
related
events,
to
attend; Court Assistants Alan Mabbutt
and
was
a
great
success
and
received praise
from
Ronald Brown were
also
in
attendance.
many people. The whole
initiative
raised
the
Issue 6, December 2005
Inside
Events
2005
9 December
2006
23
January
14
February
7 March
31 March
Common Hall Report
2
Profile of New Master
and Wardens
2
Profile of New Clerk
4
An
appreciation of
John Richardson-Hill
5
Home
Front Recall
6
St.
Florian’s Banquet
8
Company Carol
Service,
St. Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside
Lloyds of London Dinner, Lloyds
City Briefing, Guildhall
The Massey
Shaw Dinner,
Insurance Hall
United Guilds
Service,
St. Paul's
The
Salamander
www.firefighterscompany.orgThe Worshipful Company of
Firefighters
The Clerk: Martin Bonham
The
Insurance Hall
20 Aldermanbury
London EC2V 7HY
T: 0207 600 1666
F: 0207 600 1666
E:
new
address
to be
advised
Contributions
to
the
Salamander
and
the
Company Website
should be
sent
to
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Deputy Editor: Colin Livett
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Firefighters
Service,
Fellowship, Harmony
and Honour