The Master's events and engagements
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Water Problems in the UK – Gresham College
Several members of the Company joined this day of presentations and discussions at Gresham College, either on line or in person. It was organised and chaired by Fleet Warden Professor…
The Treloar’s Gala Dinner – Mansion House
This was a grand occasion. The Lord Mayor and the City of London including the Livery Companies are strong supporters of Treloar’s which is a primary, secondary and tertiary school/college…
Brunel, Boats, Bridges and Banksy – Master’s Weekend in Bristol
After months of planning, 33 Company members and guests spent the weekend in Bristol and Clifton. For those who arrived early, there was an interesting guided tour round the city,…
Newcastle University Supporters’ Event, The Gherkin
As Master of the Company and a Trustee of the Water Conservation Trust, I was invited to a Supporter Thank You Event in London. For several years the Trust has…
Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch – Guildhall
The Consort Eileen and the Master, as well as other members of our Company and other Livery Companies attended the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch. It was hosted by the…
Election Court Lunch, Butchers’ Hall
At our Election Court Lunch we were pleased to welcome The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, Sheriff Dame Susan Langley, DBE, The Lady Mayoress,…
Sustainability Policy
At its Election Court meeting on 17 April 2024 the Court approved the Sustainability Policy for the Company. WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF WATER CONSERVATORS’ SUSTAINABILITY POLICY Introduction The Worshipful Company…
Lord Mayor’s Children’s Party, Mansion House
Some of the things associated with the Livery are hard work; many are a mixture of pleasure and work. This was the ultimate – all fun! I had heard that…
Visit to the Thames Barrier and the River Thames
A large party from the Water Conservators headed towards Woolwich for a visit to this marvellous piece of engineering completed in 1982. The need for the barrier was identified…
Lord Mayor’s Coffee Colloquy: Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education How can we educate for a sustainable future?
At this Colloquy, organised by the Air Cadets, ten speakers challenged what we teach and how we teach it and used their own experience to provide inspiration for anyone involved…
