Company Dinner, Cutlers’ Hall – Thurs 21 Nov 2024

The Company Dinner was held on Thursday 21 November in Cutlers’ Hall, courtesy of the Master Cutler and the Cutlers’ Company.  Guests of the Company included; Mr. Mark Abraham, Prime Warden of the Blacksmith’s Company, Lars Andersen, Master World Trader, Professor David Holt, Master of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters, Gary Moore, Master of the Information Technologists and Michael Thwaites, Master of the Security Professionals.

Major Pauline Neilson was awarded the Worshipful Company of Nurses Military Trophy and a framed certificate in recognition of her commitment to nursing, her Regiment and to the wider military community.

The principal guest was Mr. Frank Moxon, Past Master of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers and Past Chairman of Broad Street Ward Club. Frank is Chair of RNLI City of London Committee and Chair of RNLI Tower Boat Station Management Committee. He has recently stepped down as the first Under Water Bailiff of the City of London to be appointed for over 160 years. Frank spoke of the work of the RNLI Tower Boat station, confirming the RNLI as the fourth emergency service. He also enlightened those present with the origins of the RNLI being in the City of London.

As is our tradition, we passed the Lamp after dinner, symbolising the unity and friendship among us. The evening was a great success.