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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Fire Lecture 2013 - Safe as Houses?
This year's annual Fire Lecture, hosted by The Worshipful Company of Firefighters, is a debate that examines the case for the installation of sprinklers in all new homes. The debate will be chaired by James Landale, Deputy Political Editor, BBC News. James Shannon, President of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) of the USA, will propose the motion and Jonathan O'Neill, Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association (FPA) of the UK, will oppose.
CPD credits are available to members of the IFE, EPS and the CII.
A discount is offered for members of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
The lecture will be held on Tuesday 23rd April 2013, 6.30pm - 9.00pm at The Insurance Hall, 20 Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7GF.
We hope that present will be Sheriff Nigel Pullman, City of London Corporation, Peter Holland CBE OStJ QFSM FIFireE, Chief Fire & Rescue Adviser and the immediate past Adviser Sir Ken Knight CBE QFSM DL.
Wellington, Temple Stairs on Victoria Embankment
This is a wonderful occasion where members are most welcome to bring wives, partners, family and friends for this special evening at HQS Wellington. The dinner is held in honour of Sir Massey Shaw, the first Chief Fire Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade from 1861 until 1891
You and your guests will be able to enjoy a 3 course dinner with accompanying wines prepared by “The Cook and The Butler” who have catered most excellently for the Company at many recent functions and were recently awarded the franchise at this venue. There will also be musical entertainment during the evening.
The historic ship Wellington is the last surviving member of the Grimsby Class of sloops which served the nation with such distinction in World War Two. She has been moored on the Thames since 1948 during which time she has been the home of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, a City of London Livery Company.
Visit to the Tower - Saturday 2nd March 2013 - To see the Ceremony of the Keys
Liveryman and Constable Tony Skinner is organising a visit to the Tower of London on 2nd March 2013. It is always an honour to be invited by the Yeoman Warders of HM Fortress the Tower of London to witness the Ceremony of the Keys, a ceremony that has been held every evening at the stroke of 10pm for hundreds of years, whether it be peacetime or during times of war.
Normally, there is a short external guided commentary tour of the grounds and sights before our party is invited into the Yeoman Warders’ Club for some supper and drinks. At about 9.30pm our group will go to witness The Ceremony of the Keys which will be carried out by the Yeoman Warders and the resident guard.
Last year’s Fire Lecture
Massey Shaw - Wednesday 6th March - HMS
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