25. Modern livery Companies Dinner

The Modern Livery Companies are defined as those that have been formed since 1926. That means Companies numbered 78 to 110 fall into this category – we are number 102.

Twice a year, March and September, a dinner is arranged to allow the Master’s and Senior Wardens of the Modern Companies to meet. This year it was the turn of the Worshipful Company of Constructors to arrange the September dinner and it was held at the Farmer & Fletcher’s Hall in the City – both Mike Williamson (Thames Warden) and I were there.

Nearly 30 Master’s attended and heard Sheriff Dr Christine Rigden remind us that we all face the same problems of recruitment, encouraging young Members and raising funds for charitable works – sounded very familiar problems to me! She advised that we share ideas, experiences and opportunities together, to help ensure the growth and success of the Modern Companies.

See photograph of an attentive audience listening to her speech.