SHRIEVAL ELECTION

On 26th June I attended the Common Hall for the Election of Sheriffs. It was a most enjoyable morning and provided an opportunity to see a full procession of the Officers of the City and its Livery Companies and to be a part of one of the historic ceremonies in the City. The Needlemakers attending lunched afterwards in Armourers Hall. This was a superb venue, and I was lucky enough to be shown around by a past Clerk to the Company. There were relatively few of us at lunch and the dining was informal which gave a good opportunity to get to know other members of the Company better.

I had hoped to do this for several years, but diary clashes had prevented it. It was a most enjoyable day and one which I hope to repeat in the future. I would strongly commend it to Liverymen who have yet to attend.

The next Common Hall is on 29th September for the Election of the Lord Mayor followed by lunch at the Stationers Hall. This can be booked through the website.

Assistant Mick Scotchmer