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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:
john@lowdesconsult.com
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: brian84.eves@virgin.net
This printed issue kindly sponsored by Angus Fire