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COMPANY NEWS
Common Hall
Common Hall took place on 5th July. This is the occasion when the Company bears witness to the sworn Declarations of the incoming Master and of the Wardens and we thank the outgoing Master.
Common Hall is also the occasion when Liverymen and Freemen can address questions to the Master, Wardens and Court.
Following Common Hall, the newly installed Master and Wardens, together with the Company, processed to St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, for a Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication. This was conducted by the Company's Honorary Chaplain, The Rev. George Bush.
After joining the Company of Firefighters, Beryl became our “First Lady” liveryman in 2002 and subsequently served on the Court of Assistants, becoming Under Warden in Waiting in 2009. Beryl is a widow and had two sons, one of whom is living in the USA and she has four grandchildren and, as well as enjoying her family, likes travelling, gardening and the theatre.
The new Upper Warden is Bryan Spearman Esq., the new Renter Warden is Ron Murray Esq. and the new Under Warden is Bruce Hoad Esq. John Mansfield became Under Warden-in-waiting.
Upper Warden Bryan Spearman Esq.
Renter Warden Ron Murray Esq.
New Master Beryl Jeffrey
The new Master is Beryl Jeffrey. Beryl studied architecture and was a senior architect with London based practice T.P. Bennett for over 20 years. She was elected a councillor for the London Borough of Wandsworth in 1990 where she served as deputy chairman of the Planning Committee and was appointed one of Wandsworth's representatives on the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority. She was also a local government member on the London Arts Board. Beryl was Mayor of Wandsworth during the year 1994/95. She retired from the council in 2002, but is still a trustee for a number of local charities.
Under Warden Bruce Hoad Esq.
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