WCoFF Company News Desk
On Thursday 24th August the Master, Graham Woodhouse, organised an informal 'Pie & a Pint' at Ye Olde Watling in, believe it or not, Watling Street! Twelve members attended, including our immediate Past Master, Steve Saunders, and the Assistant Clerk, Geoff Fall. We all had a most enjoyable day putting the world to rights with a few beers and an excellent lunch. Our thanks to Graham for org ...
Worshipful Company of Firefighters Livery Clothing Ceremony Following our meeting of the Court of Assistants on 20th March we were pleased to welcome four new Liverymen to the Company. They are, left to right, Daren Pool, Michael Clifford, Andrew Fox and Tom Brookes. We look forward to there continuing contributions to the work and development of our Company. ...
Jonathan O'Neill OBE RIP Managiing Director of the Fire Protection Association: 1963-2023 It is with great sadness that the Fire Protection Association (FPA) has announced the death of its Managing Director, Jonathan O'Neill OBE, who passed away overnight on the 7th March after several years fighting illness. Jonathan was a long time member of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters. As Managi ...
Liveryman Iain Knox At our November Court meeting in Guildhall we were pleased to clothe Freeman Iain Knox as a Liveryman. He is pictured with his guests - his sister Mrs Lesley Macdonald and his brother-in-law Mr Norman Macdonald - together with the Master and Wardens. Following the ceremony the Court and guests enjoyed a delightful lunch in Pewterers' Hall. ...
On November 3rd the Master, accompanied by Renter Warden David Holt attended a ceremonial tree planting ceremony on the Thames riverside at Swan Lane. The event was organised by the Worshipful Company of Educators, who hosted a Modern Liveries Dinner in October. The aim was to have the tree serve as a representation of the Modern Liveries and their pride in Her Majesty’s unfaltering service ...
RHS Chelsea Flower Show On Wednesday 25th May 2022 the Master and Consort visited the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show. Their visit took them to the London Fire Brigade stand which is located in the Grand Pavilion where the LFB are promoting "Act on Flooding - Protecting your Home and Community" with a very impressive stand. Photo L-R, Bella Trowbridge (LFB), Graham Maltby (Mas ...
