Page 141 - Archived Back Issues

July 2013
Inside
Company News 2 City Fire Lecture 4 Firex Exhibition 4 Supporting the Fire Cadets 5 Massey Shaw Delays her
return to London 6 ‘Saved’ 6 Annual Service of Thanksgiving 7 Firefighters News 7 Great Wakering to Paris 8 Memorabilia 8
Diary
30th August - Combined Golf Day -
Painter-Stainers, Wilderness GC
8th September - Annual UK Firefighters Memorial Service, St Bartholomew’s
13th September - Court of Assistants, Insurance Hall
21st September - Fire Industry Charity Ball, Portman Hotel
27th September - Members’ Informal Luncheon, Old Dr Butler’s
10th October - St Florian’s Installation Banquet, Cutlers’ Hall
9th November - Lord Mayor’s Show, City
12th November - City Dinner
6th December - Members’ Informal
Luncheon, Old Dr Butler’s
13th December- Carol Service, St Mary-le-Bow
The Salamander
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
Service, Fellowship, Harmony and Honour
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FIREFIGHTERS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
On July 5th, shortly after Common Hall, members gathered on board the MS Elizabethan to celebrate 25 years of being a City Company.
Immediate Past Master Michael Harper and new Master Beryl Jeffrey were present to welcome members and their guests on board. Entertainment was provided by a swing band and singer and there were drinks and a fine buffet to enjoy on a pleasant evening sailing the Thames. Father of the Company and Founding Master, Gerald Clarkson was unable to attend due to ill health.
The Guild of Firefighters was formed in 1988 and was recognised by the City on 13 June 1988 as it started its journey towards Company and ultimately full Livery status. On 13 June 1995 the Guild fulfilled the first stage and was granted the status of a City Company without Livery. On 23 October 2001 the City of London granted the Company Livery status, when it became known as The Worshipful Company of Firefighters.
Members and guests were able to buy some special celebratory wine goblets to mark the occasion. For those who couldn't make the evening, there is an opportunity to buy these glasses (see back page).
The Company has grown in strength since its inception, supporting worthwhile charities and making its mark in the City with events such as the annual City Fire lecture. With a loyal core of members, the future looks bright for the Company, with hopes also to gain a future Royal Charter.
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
The Clerk: Sir Martin Bonham Bt The Insurance Hall, 20 Aldermanbury London EC2V 7GF
T: 0207 600 1666 F: 0207 600 1666 E: clerk@firefighterscompany.org
www.firefighterscompany.org