Taxing Times In Rotterdam
Elisabeth and I spent a week in the Netherlands during April. Ostensibly, we went to see our daughter, Xenia, during her studies in Delft. We were a bit miffed to find out there were no rooms at the inns of…
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Bridging London
Remarks to: Future Past Masters’ Associations (sic) 21-22 & 22-23 by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, Drapers’ Hall
In Memoriam, Dad
Another Michael Mainelli, my Dad, passed away over the weekend, at home, peacefully in his 87th year, with all of the family able to see him the week before. While other windows will open anew for all of us, a…
Carry On Sheriffs – End Of ‘Two Term’ Report Card
One Term Sheriffs We, Chris Hayward and I, have just completed a rare two-year term as Sheriffs, the first two consecutive terms since 1228 AD. We, and our spouses, Elisabeth and Alex, are still adjusting to having left our Clerkenwell…
Strengthening & Simplifying Anti-Money Laundering In The UK
"If Britain Is Open For Business, Try Opening A Bank Account"
Sheriffs Ahoy
At 10:15 on Friday, 1 October 2021, at Temple Pier, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman William Russell, piped away his two Sheriffs, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli and Chris Hayward CC. Having completed an extraordinary two-year term…
Carry On Sheriffs
Well, all good things come to an end, and after two years rather than one, a good one. Our address to Common Hall was as Carry On Sheriffs for our Late Sheriffs Reply To Vote Of Thanks Common Hall, Wednesday,…
Biodiversity Shouldn’t Have To Pay Its Way
Remarks to: Pollinating London Together, Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers & others, 16 September 2021, Mansion House, by Alderman & Sheriff Professor Michael Mainelli. Lady Mayoress, Masters, Aldermen, Ladies & Gentlemen: As a teenager, I worked in a family bee…
Alderman & Sheriff Professor Michael Mainelli’s Ride Round The Range Of The City, 15 September 2021
We, Michael & Elisabeth, must thank everyone most warmly for their fantastic support last week. We truly appreciate everyone’s contributions, whether financial, organisational, or libational. We had a simply wonderful time, and a terrific closing event for our two years…
Baking On Technology
Remarks to: Worshipful Company of Bakers Livery Lunch, Wednesday, 1 September 2021, Bakers’ Hall, London, by Alderman & Sheriff Professor Michael Mainelli. Master, Alderman, Brother Sheriff, Warden, Ladies & Gentlemen, Well, we are back at a physical event at last…