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: 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, […]
The 2022 Shipwrights’ Apprentice Lectures
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 19, 2022 at 7:01 pm by Office Admin
The 2022 Shipwright’s Lectures took place on Wed 19 Oct 2022, at the MAST Mayflower Studios in Southampton and once again were deemed a resounding success. The Lectures team led by Court Assistant Emeritus Mr Michael Derrick organised a fabulous programme of presentations and discussions focussed on topics of immediate relevance and interest to the […]
Thanks from Portsmouth Sail Training Trust
Shipwrights News | Posted on September 29, 2022 at 1:59 pm by Office Admin
The Company has received the following mesage from Portsmouth Sail Training Trust (PSTT) who were awarded a grant of £1,000 by the Education and Charity Committee in October 2020 and a further £1,700 in October 2021. “Thank you, so much, to you and everyone at The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights for your continued support of […]
Letter from an apprentice alumnus in thanks!
Apprenticeship Scheme | Company | Posted on September 27, 2022 at 11:58 am by Office Admin
This week we received a lovely message of gratitude from one of our most outstandingly talented apprentices that we have ever sponsored via our Apprenticeship Scheme – Toby Poultney, who hails from the heart of Boatbuilding country – Cornwall. Toby has now successfully passed his End Point Assessment and therefore completed his level 3 apprenticeship […]
The 2022 Annual Shipwrights’ Lectures – Wed 19 Oct 2022. Booking is Open
Shipwrights News | Posted on September 26, 2022 at 10:32 am by Office Admin
The 2022 Annual Shipwrights’ Lectures will take place on Wednesday 19 October 13.50 at MAST Studios Southampton Online registration is now open! Details are on the flyer at: Lectures 2022 PRO2 Please copy and paste the link to apply https://www.shipwrights.co.uk/shipwrights–lectures/shipwright–lectures–company–attendees–application–form
George Green’s School – An Opportunity to Sail with the Jubilee Sailing Trust
Shipwrights News | Posted on September 20, 2022 at 6:23 pm by Office Admin
Dear Shipwrights’ Company, Thank you for thinking of George Green’s School and putting us in touch with the Jubilee Sailing Trust. We had the most remarkable time on the summer voyage sailing to St Malo in August! I can honestly say, for the students who took part, it was a life changing experience. What an […]