News and Notices

Cockpit Arts (the UK’s only creative business incubator for crafts people) has issued a special invitation to Clothworkers: Join them at Clothworkers’ Hall for the exclusive launch of their annual Cockpit Effect Report, with insights into how they enable talent to flourish and support entrepreneurial craft businesses. To be hosted by new Chief Executive Annie Warburton, the evening will include an impact report from Head of Business Incubation David Crump. It will culminate in a panel conversation with our Clerk, Jocelyn Stuart-Grumbar, who will be joined by former Clothworkers’ Company Award recipient Majeda Clarke and Cockpit Arts Business Coach Emma Jeffs.

The event will be held at Clothworkers’ Hall on Monday, 11 March (6.30pm to 8.30pm). Please contact Cockpit Arts directly with questions or to reserve your place: email Sandie Mattioli at sandie@cockpitarts.com. RSVP: Thursday, 21 February (noon).

Olivia Pittet, Clothworker, has recently published a book, The Camino Made Easy: Reflections of a Parador Pilgrim. A foreword written by Past Master Christopher McLean May says: ‘[Olivia’s] well-researched book ... makes for an exciting read. Highly recommended and one that is hard to put down.’ Olivia has donated a copy to our Clothworkers’ library, and you can find out more at www.archwaypublishing.com.

Clothworkers’ Hall is covered in a beautifully illustrated six-page chapter of The Livery Halls of the City of London, as well as being referred to throughout the book. Details and information on how to purchase are available on the Merrell Publishers website at www.merrellpublishers.com.

Masters’ and Clerks’ Dinner (5 March) We host the Masters and Clerks of many of the other livery companies, together with our military affiliates. Invitations have been sent to Court, Assistants Emeriti and selected Livery.

Young Freedom Reception (14 March) Guests will enjoy a ‘masterclass’ in gin – history, mixing and tasting. Invitations have been sent to selected Court and Livery members, and all members of the Freedom under 40 years old.

United Guilds Service and Luncheon (29 March) The annual service at St Paul’s Cathedral for all livery companies, followed by lunch for members at our Hall. There is limited seating atSt Paul’s, but all invitees are welcome to join us for the lunch.Invitations will be sent to Court, Assistants Emeriti, and Livery.

Civic Dinner (3 April) We welcome The Lord Mayor and members of the Civic party to dine with us. Invitations will be sent to Court, Assistants Emeriti, and Livery.

Link Luncheon (25 April) Our annual meeting for the Assistants Emeriti is followed by lunch with the widows of former Court Members. Invitations will be sent to Assistants Emeriti and widows of former Court Members.

The full calendar for the Master’s Year is available in the Members’ Area on our website (login required): www.clothworkers.co.uk.