One of the more unusual things I’ve had to do lately was acquire a top hat for Remembrance Sunday services at St Paul’s and the Royal Exchange. For those who know of our family’s associations with Wilton’s Music Hall, including…
[Photo courtesy of Martin Payne – click to view larger image] Our Broad Street Ward Club Chairman, Chris Hayward, and our Secretary, Judith Rich, managed to get virtually all of the Past Chairmen of the Club to a luncheon at Guildhall…
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending my first freedom ceremony in official garb, alongside Paul Judge, to welcome Lui Hui to the freedom of the City of London. Lui has been a big help on City-Asia relations and it…
One of the great City traditions is welcoming new freemen. Yesterday it was my privilege to welcome my first while in official attire, Lui Hui. Lui has been a big help on UK-Asia relations and brought along a great group…
On the evening of 17 September, 54 members of the Broad Street Ward Club took a three hour tour on the River Thames. Up until moments before departure the heavens gushed forth, only for the skies to clear just as…
Passed St Margaret Lothbury yesterday and noticed the new order has been announced. Nicely coincided with the first get-together of the three councilmen and me to discuss how to take ward fervour up another notch.
Watched Stephen Fry blend entertainment and reporting – “Key To The City” (of London) on ITVPlayer. Worked for me – Nice to see a lot of people I know doing their part and proud of the City and their…
Today I had my first meeting before Common Council, where I had to make a few short remarks before the meeting began in earnest. For those who wish to know more about the City of London Corporation and the role of…
If you don’t mind getting a bit of magisterial oversight from me, the Banking Technology Awards applications close soon – It’s a great opportunity to showcase good work, and a great event.
Well, today was the swearing in ceremony at the Court of Aldermen. It was a warm and friendly event, and I was guided by many, but will single out our Deputy, John Bennett, who very kindly introduced me to the…
