Lord Mountevans to be Chair of the Baltic Exchange Council
Shipwrights News | Posted on December 15, 2022 at 11:33 pm by Office Admin
Congratulations to Past Prime Warden Lord Mountevans who has been appointed Chairman of the Baltic Exchange Council with effect from 1 January 2023. He succeeds Liveryman Denis Petropoulos, who has held the position since June 2019.
Merry Christmas and Thank you from Horizons, Plymouth
Shipwrights News | Posted on December 13, 2022 at 11:38 am by Office Admin
Dear Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, On behalf of the team here at Horizons we would like to take the opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! With our sincerest thanks for your generous support of Horizons over 2021-2022. Please find attached a brief annual summary here , and our participation figures […]
MACS – Thank you, Merry Christmas and an Update!
Shipwrights News | Posted on at 9:51 am by Office Admin
As we near the end of 2022 and our financial year, what better time to reflect on the achievements over the last twelve months? I am delighted to attach your copy of Focus on Funding; a new initiative as part of our stewardship programme to celebrate the impact of grant funding over the year. Please […]
Symposium on Traditional Wooden Boat Building
Shipwrights News | Posted on December 12, 2022 at 12:58 pm by Office Admin
In October 2022 the Wooden Boat Builders Trade Association and Heritage Crafts held a Symposium on Traditional Wooden Boat Building. It was a well-attended event and raised some very interesting points for discussion. There was a clear message from the boat builders, trainers and other boat building organisations in the room that it is important that we […]
Thanks from Portsmouth Sail Training Trust
Shipwrights News | Posted on December 1, 2022 at 3:15 pm by Chris Morgan-Matthews
Portsmouth Sail Training Trust has sent the following message and letter to than the Shipwrights’ Company for awarding them a grant. Please find attached an official thank you letter for your recent donation of £2,000 to support Portsmouth Sail Training Trust. Every single penny will go towards enabling young people to raise their aspirations through […]
Updates and thanks from FACT and the Charles Henry Experience
Shipwrights News | Posted on November 15, 2022 at 9:26 am by Office Admin
The Fellowship Afloat Charitable Trust (FACT) in Essex (Charity No: 1059143) and the Charles Henry Experience in Blyth, Northumberland (Charity No: 1187789) have recently been supported by the Shipwrights’ Company and have written to thank and update the Company. Links to the letters can be found below: FACT_Thanks_Nov_2022 Charles_Henry_Experience_Report&Bid_Nov_2022
Lord Mayor’s Farewell Bulletin
Shipwrights News | Posted on November 11, 2022 at 9:00 am by Office Admin
A link to the farewell bulletin to the Livery from the current Lord Mayor, Alderman Vincent Keaveney, can be found here: Â Lord Mayor’s Farewell Bulletin November 2022
MEDUSA Newsletter – Autumn 2022
Shipwrights News | Posted on November 2, 2022 at 7:36 pm by Office Admin
Liveryman Mr Alan Watson OBE has forwarded the MEDUSA Autumn Newsletter 2022 which can be found at the following link – Medusa Newsletter Autumn 2022
Visit to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton – 20 October 2022
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 20, 2022 at 7:23 pm by Office Admin
On Thursday 20 October the Immediate Past Prime Warden, Mr Richard Close-Smith TD, led a group of Shipwrights on an exceptional visit to the National Oceanography Centre in Southampton for what was a fascinating and inspiring day. Professor Ed Hill CBE, a Freeman of the Company, gave an introduction to the school and its output, […]
