Installaton of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports – 29 October 2024

How many Wardens are there in this picture? The Prime Warden, Simon Beale, attended the installation of the Renter Warden, Admiral Sir George Zambellas GCB DSC DL, as Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports on 29 October 2024 and is seen here congratulating him … so the answer is three!  BZ GZ. Within […]

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Shipwrights’ Annual Banquet – 28 October 2024

The Prime Warden, Simon Beale hosted the Shipwrights’ Company’s Annual Banquet at Mansion House last night by kind permission of The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli. The Lord Mayor was present to watch the Prime Warden and Liveryman Commodore Rob Bellfield CBE DL RN take the highly significant step of signing […]

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Women in Boatbuilding Mentoring Report

In February 2023 the Education and Charity Committee awarded a £2,000 grant to Women in Boatbuilding CIC to facilitate a ten-month mentoring programme and promote women as positive role models in the boatbuilding industry.  Their report can be found at the following link:  WIBB Mentoring Report 23_24 Further information on WIBB can be found at […]

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Travels of a Shipwrights’ Flag

After the Court Meeting on Thursday 10 October 2024 the Prime Warden, Mr Simon Beale, set Court Assistant Harry Theochari the challenge of getting a Shipwrights’ Flag photographed at the Americas Cup.  As can be seen from the photographs below, Harry and his wife Linda have more than met expectations!!  Very well done Harry and […]

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Seas Your Future – Ocean Science Voyage

In June 2024 the Shipwrights awarded £3,510 to Seas Your Future which was used to enable three young people to benefit froan ocean science voyage in September.  Simon Thorrington, Seas Your Future’s Development and Partnerships Manager, writes: As you know we ask the young people who sail with us to complete pre and post-voyage questionnaires, […]

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Visit to the Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis

Yesterday a small group of Shipwrights joined a team from the Dorset Lieutenancy on a fascinating visit to The Boat Building Academy and Furniture School in Lyme Regis. The Renter Warden, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, Liveryman Danny Boswell and the Clerk enjoyed the opportunity to meet two successful applicants for Billmeir Awards, Indie Wix and […]

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Restoration Ceremony at George Green’s Tomb – 3 October 2024

The Shipwrights’ Company is extremely proud of its connection with George Green’s School on the Isle of Dogs.  George Green and his eldest son, Richard, were both members of the Company, indeed they were Shipwrights, Shipowners and Philanthropists and the Green family continue  to work in the maritime sector and are still members of the Company […]

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Thank you from Wetwheels Hamble CIC

The Shipwrights’ Company has proudly supported Wetwheels in 2024 and we were delighted to receive the following message from Ted Hill MBE, Director & Chair of Wetwheels Hamble CIC: Thank you I am writing to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support throughout 2024. Your contribution has played an invaluable role in enabling Wetwheels […]

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2024 Report from the Scouts

The Shipwrights’ Company makes an annual donation of £4,000 to the Scout Association for water-based activities.  The 2024 Report from the Scouts has just been received with the following message: ‘Please find attached an update on the ways in which your most recent grant was used to provide young people around the nation to experience […]

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