Billmeir Award – Report from Andrew Dumbelton
Shipwrights News | Posted on December 18, 2023 at 10:18 am by Office Admin
The Education and Charity Committee granted a Billmeir Award to Andrew Dumbelton who undertook a boatbuilding course at Falmouth Marine School. Andrew sent in a report with the following message; “Please find attached a PDF file with my report about my Boatbuilding course at Falmouth Marine School that the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights very generously […]
Thank you from the Scouts
Shipwrights News | Posted on at 10:05 am by Office Admin
As we approach the end of 2023, Scouts would like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to all at Worshipful Company of Shipwrights for your support. We are mindful that many young people around the world are experiencing extreme hardship in what has been a turbulent year for many, and that […]
Sea Cadets – TS Sir Stelios 2023 Sailing Season
Shipwrights News | Posted on December 11, 2023 at 9:53 pm by Office Admin
The Marine Society and Sea Cadets have forwarded a report which highlights the achievements and outcomes from TS Sir Stelios’ 2023 sailing season. The report can be found at the following link: 20231123-Sir Stelios Foundation Letter
Navigate – Magazine of London Nautical School
Shipwrights News | Posted on November 1, 2023 at 5:59 pm by Chris Morgan-Matthews
The London Nautical School (LNS) has sent the following message with a copy of ‘ Navigate’ the school magazine Issue 10 – October 2023, which can be found at the link below. Dear families and supporters of our school. Please find attached the latest edition of our school magazine Navigate here. Thank you all for your […]
Worcester Merchant Navy Cadet Scheme – Cadet Ella Smith
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 30, 2023 at 2:56 pm by Office Admin
In October 2022 the Education and Charity Committee of the Shipwrights’ Company awarded a grant to Worcester Merchant Navy Cadet Scheme which has been used to support Cadet Ella Smith. Ella has written the following report: ‘Embarking on a journey to sea as a cadet has, so far, been a transformative experience filled with challenges, […]
George Green’s School and UKSA
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 27, 2023 at 10:49 pm by Office Admin
I am emailing on behalf of George Green’s School to thank you and the Shipwrights for supporting another wonderful weekend at UKSA for 18 of our Year 8 students and 2 Year 9s. We had a really fantastic time last weekend and UKSA just seems to get better and better each time we visit. The […]
The Scouts – Supporting Young People on the Water
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 25, 2023 at 10:59 am by Office Admin
In June 2023 the Education and Charity Committee approved the annual grant of £4,000 to the Scouts in order to assist them support young people on the water. This continues a long-standing arrangement between the Shipwrights’ Company and the Scouts Association as originally the grant was made to support the Sea Scouts. The report, which […]
Report from ASTO – Association of Sail Training Organisations
Shipwrights News | Posted on at 10:48 am by Office Admin
In June 2023 the Education and Charity Committee awarded £2,000 to ASTO (Association of Sail Training Organisations). Kerry McMillan, the General Manager has sent the following message. I’m pleased to be sending you the Event Report from the 2023 ASTO Cowes Small Ships Race. We were exceptionally blessed by the great weather and sailing conditions […]
Sea Cadets Trafalgar Day Parade – Sunday 22 October 2023
Shipwrights News | Posted on October 23, 2023 at 11:01 am by Office Admin
The Prime Warden, Nick Shaw, attended the annual Sea Cadets Trafalgar Day Parade yesterday, SUND 23 October 2023 and writes: I was delighted to represent the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights at the Sea Cadets event at Trafalgar Square yesterday in beautiful sunshine. There are over 14,000 Sea Cadets around the country and the Shipwrights are […]
