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FireFighter Focus
Commissioner’s Dinner - An evening with Sir Ken Knight CBE QFSM DL HM Government Chief Fire & Rescue Adviser
On 2nd November, the Worshipful Company of Firefighters was delighted to present an “Exclusive Dinner” with Sir Ken Knight in the prestigious Adam Room at the Lloyd’s building.
This was an opportunity to enjoy some superb food and wine in a private dinner party atmosphere in a unique location, the Lloyd’s Adam Room decorated with glorious paintings, ceilings and chandeliers.
The original room was designed by Robert Adam in 1763, but the room was transported to the 11th floor of the new Lloyd’s building in the heart of the city in 1986.
Sir Ken gave an overview of various issues facing the firefighting community at the present time and then invited and answered some penetrating questions.
Present at the dinner as special guests were Lord and Lady Imbert, Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service, ex Lord Mayor Sir David Lewis, Andy Hickmott, Assistant Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, Jonathan O’Neill, Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association and Kim Robinson, Head of the Fire Service College.
Renter Warden Michael Harper introduced and welcomed the special guests and outlined the evening’s proceedings. At the end of the evening, the Master, Professor David Bland, thanked all the contributors for their presence and for the excellent discussion.
The occasion owes many thanks to the generosity and support of the CEO of Lloyd’s, Richard Ward, the meal sponsors, Catlin Group, headed by their CEO Paul Jardine, and the excellent organization of WCoFF members Stuart McEwan and Steven Neville.
Renter Warden Michael Harper, Past Master Geoff Morgan, and Stuart McEwan in conversation outside the Adam Room
Success at the Great North Run
Firefighter Ian Shakespeare completed the Great North Run in 2 hours and 38 minutes. He said , although it was very painful, it was a very rewarding experience with the friendly crowd support and camaraderie between runners - just appreciating all the wonderful charitable reasons born out of personal connections why people run was “uplifting”.
Ian has exceeded £1000 in his fund raising but any further contributions would be appreciated: www. virginmoneygiving.com/Ian Shakespeare