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21st Anniversary

Commemorative Crystal Glass Goblet

In celebration of 21 years since the formation of The Guild of Firefighters, we

proudly offer this truly unique crystal glass to all our Liverymen, Freemen and Mem-

bers to purchase and keep as a future family heirloom. Only a limited number of gob-

lets will be produced and to ensure that one is reserved for you, please contact Brian

Eves without delay.

The Commemorative goblet is priced at £10.00 inclusive of Vat. Please add £2.50 for

postage and packing. All enquiries to Brian Eves at:

Martin Bonham

Clerk to the Worshipful Company of Firefighters

Martin was appointed Clerk to the Company in September 2005.

Previously he had worked with The Industrial Society (now renamed The Work Founda-

tion) in Marketing and Business Development roles. Prior to that, Martin worked with

an Energy Consultancy following a twenty five year career with Calor Gas Ltd in the

UK and overseas.

As Clerk to the Company, Martin’s work is wide and varied. He is actively engaged as

Clerk to the Court, the Management Board and Finance Committee with responsibility

for minutes, agendas and document circulation. In addition, he manages the process of

membership nominations, admissions, company appointments, the Master’s Diary and

Engagements and accompanying him when invited.

Managing the Company’s information systems via its Access database is a full time role as is responding to requests

for donations on behalf of out Trustees and arranging disbursements.

First day cover Royal Mail Firefighters

Stamps—issue date 1st September

These Special Stamps graphically illus-

trate six of the demanding and often high

risk situations the Fire and Rescue Ser-

vice have to face,. The Royal Mail First

Day Cover also gives an insight into the

working lives of firefighters. The Com-

pany has separately arranged for special

First Day cover designs from the Wor-

shipful Company and from the Charity.

The Founder Master is having some of

the covers signed by eminent people;

these could become collectors’ items.

These specialist first day covers can be

bought through the Company and sold

onto friends, hopefully enabling a useful

sum to be achieved for the Company and

Charity. Details on purchasing from

John Lowndes at:

This printed issue kindly sponsored by Angus Fire