Members of the Company had a great morning out on the River Thames to watch the Swan Upping. Our grateful thanks to Georgina Hall for organising the cruise, which started at Caversham Bridge near Reading. We were joined by another boat hosting members of the Vintner’s Company and small boats…...
Presentation of Thames Water
The Master, Tom Flood, and Walbrook Warden, Neil Reynolds, accompanied by Past Master, Martin Bigg, and Court Assistant, Trevor Harrington, supported by our Clerk, Chris Millett, meet the Lady Mayor, Susan Langley, and her Consort, Garry Langley, at the Mansion House. The Master presented her with an inscribed Dartington Glass…...
Stopping the accelerating decline of our rivers
Population growth, lack of investment, focus on reducing costs – the decline of our rivers has accelerated. In response – proposals to rearrange the regulatory deck chairs. Baroness Barbara Young challenged us all at the Installation Lunch of the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators in the Ironmongers’ Hall in the…...
Welcome to 14 new Freemen, 2 new Liverymen and a new Court Assistant
At the Installation Court in the Ironmongers’ Hall the Company welcomed a record number of Freemen. Congratulations to everyone. The Court welcomed new Court Assistant: Rodney Amster The Master admitted to the Livery: Andrew Hine, Tim Weller The Master admitted to the Company as Freemen: Chris Clarke, John Curtin, Rupert…...
Our New Master and Wardens
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators are pleased to welcome: our new Master, Tom Flood CBE; Thames Warden, Alex Money; Fleet Warden, David Lloyd Owen; and Walbrook Warden, Neil Reynolds. The Master and Wardens were installed in the impressive surroundings of the Court Room in the Ironmongers’ Hall at the…...
Supporting Schools, Inspiring Futures: Water Conservation Trust Impact Report – May 2026
The Water Conservation Trust’s Schools Programme aims to enhance learning in water related science and the environment in schools, particularly those with high levels of disadvantaged children. The attached report from our May 2026 Trust meeting gives details on the many projects that are making a key difference to children…...
Day out at Chelsea Show
The Master Carolyn Roberts met the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Director General Clare Matterson CBE to celebrate the achievement of Freeman Chris Baines who has recently been awarded the prestigious RHS Victoria Medal of Honor. The Medal is restricted to 63 recipients at any one time ~ corresponding to the…...