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A Happy Christmas and
Prosperous New Year to All
AMessage from Our Master - David Bland
To all Freemen and Liverymen
On behalf of the Wardens and Court of
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters, I would
very much like to wish you and your family
a peaceful , happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.
Firefighters Annual Carol Concert - St. Mary-le-Bow
On Tuesday 14th December, the Master and members of the WCoFF attended the annual carol service at St Mary- le
- Bow Church, Cheapside in the City of London. The service was conducted by the Revd George R. Bush; readings
were given by Renter Warden Michael Harper, Under Warden Beryl Jeffery, Upper Warden Peter Cowland and the
Master, David Bland. The soloist was Suzanne Wilson. After the service, members enjoyed some tasty refreshments
and an opportunity to share in seasonal fellowship.
The church of St Mary-le-Bow was completely destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. Its successor was built by Wren
between 1670 and 1683. Bow bells are probably the most famous in the world and for many hundreds of years have been
woven into the folklore of the City of London – to be born within the sound of Bow bells was the sign of a true Londoner.