Thanks from the Jubilee Sailing Trust
Shipwrights News | Posted on July 17, 2022 at 10:36 am by Office Admin
The Jubilee Sailing Trust has sent the following message of thanks: “We just wanted to make sure you knew that the donation from the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights was safely and gratefully received – thank you. We have compiled comments from several of the recipients of your bursaries, and they are lovely to read. We […]
Annual Golf Match – Shipwrights’ vs Ironmongers’ Companies
Shipwrights News | Posted on July 2, 2022 at 3:31 pm by Office Admin
The annual golf match against the Ironmongers’ Company took place at Kingswood Golf Club in Surrey (near Tadworth) on Wednesday 22 June 2022. Due to a number of unfortunate last minute drop-outs the Shipwrights‘ were struggling to field a team and were looking for up to 3 more players to join the side. They must […]
The Brigantes Breakfast 2022
Shipwrights News | Posted on July 1, 2022 at 8:29 am by Office Admin
Liveryman Brian Rolfe and his wife Alyson represented the Shipwrights’ Company at the 2022 Brigantes Breakfast, the Northern lunch for City of London Liverymen and their guests. This year the Brigantes Breakfast was held at the spectacular Grade 1 Tower Ballroom, on Blackpool’s seafront on Thursday 30 June 2022, with Alderman and Sheriff Alison Gowman […]
Shipwright’s Company Visit to Warsash Marine School – 31 May 2022
Shipwrights News | Posted on June 1, 2022 at 1:49 pm by Office Admin
The Shipwrights’ Company is extremely grateful to Warsash Maritime School, part of Solent University, who hosted a fabulous visit for members Company in The Spark, East Park Terrace,Southampton on Tuesday 31 May 2022. The Shipwrights’ party was headed up by Past Prime Warden Mr Doug Barrow MBE, himself a former Warsash alumnus. Our sincere thanks […]
Carmens’ Company’s Classic Car Club Drive – 28 May 2022
Shipwrights News | Posted on at 12:27 pm by Office Admin
Liveryman Alan Cartwright and his wife, Beth, represented the Shipwrights, at the Carmen’s Classic Car Club drive to Portsmouth, on Saturday 28 May 2022. Alan writes: It was a tremendously enjoyable event, which we would recommend to everyone (whether or not they have a ‘classic’ car – there were a number of ‘modern’ cars who […]
Opening of Port Edgar Boat Station – Thank you from the Sea Cadets
Shipwrights News | Posted on May 9, 2022 at 10:58 am by Office Admin
The Company received the following message from Martin Coles CBE, Chief Executive of MSSC. The opening of Port Edgar Boat Station on 1 April was a tremendous success, which we hope those able to attend would agree with. It is the latest of our residential boat stations to come into service and it will support […]
Wind, Tide and Oar
Shipwrights News | Posted on May 5, 2022 at 8:26 am by Office Admin
The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights wishes Rose Ravetz and Huw Wahl every success with their exciting project ‘Wind, Tide and Oar’ which has just launched and will explore the artistry of engineless sailing and traditional maritime skills using the medium of 16mm film. The Crowdfunder campaign for the ‘Wind, Tide & Oar’ film project, which […]
2022 Annual Shipwrights’ Lectures – 19 October
Apprenticeship Scheme | Company | Public Events | Shipwrights News | Posted on April 28, 2022 at 8:19 pm by Office Admin
The 2022 Annual Shipwrights’ Lectures will be held on Wednesday October 19th at the MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton 2021 saw the Lectures move to their new venue in Southampton City Centre. Despite a reduced post Covid attendance the very favourable feedback indicated the event to be widely regarded as one of the best! The Lectures […]
Installation of Ms Laura Bugden as Prime Warden – 13 April 2022
Shipwrights News | Posted on April 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm by Office Admin
History was made at the Installation Court this evening when Ms Laura Bugden was installed as Prime Warden, the first female to hold the appointment in the history of the Shipwrights’ Company. Very many congratulations! As he handed over the reins the Immediate Past Prime Warden wished her every success voicing his conviction that she […]
