Wonderful news - Raymond Yiu, who composed the Marketors' Fanfare, Tubae Fori, for our Charter celebrations, won the 'Chamber' section of the 2010 British Composition Awards for his composition 'North West Wind'. Highlights of the award were featured on Radio 3.
Well done Raymond - we're proud of you!
PS Marketors can hear Tubae Fori on the DVD of the Charter event which has recently been sent to all members.
Friday, 17 December 2010
Presenting the new FSG booklet to the Lord Mayor - Tuesday 30th November 2010
My apologies for the gap of more than two weeks since the last post.
The Financial Services Group of livery companies, now twelve in number since the International Bankers decided to become full members, produces a booklet each year which is presented to the new Lord Mayor, shortly after his or her installation.
The booklet describes the aims of the FSG, gives some facts and figures and explains how each company is supporting the current Lord Mayor's 'City of London: City of choice' theme.
The FSG's Convenor, Jeremy Goford (a Past Master Actuary), led the group of representatives who witnessed this year's presentation. If you would like a copy of the booklet, Marketors can get one from our Clerk, otherwise please contact the FSG Secretary, Michael Chitty at chittym@willis.com.
The Financial Services Group of livery companies, now twelve in number since the International Bankers decided to become full members, produces a booklet each year which is presented to the new Lord Mayor, shortly after his or her installation.
The booklet describes the aims of the FSG, gives some facts and figures and explains how each company is supporting the current Lord Mayor's 'City of London: City of choice' theme.
The FSG's Convenor, Jeremy Goford (a Past Master Actuary), led the group of representatives who witnessed this year's presentation. If you would like a copy of the booklet, Marketors can get one from our Clerk, otherwise please contact the FSG Secretary, Michael Chitty at chittym@willis.com.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Marketors' prizewinner wins Distinction - November 2010
Scott Addison, who was awarded a scholarship by the Marketors to support his MBA studies at Cass Business School, has completed his course and been awarded a Distinction in his MBA. We are absolutely delighted and offer Scott our warm congratulations.
Monday, 29 November 2010
Mutton dressed as lamb? Thursday 25th November 2010
If a Freeman of the City of London can drive sheep over London Bridge (which is a fallacy, but a fun one - see the last posting) then why can't we take the sheep one step further and turn it into a delicious lunch?
Professional chef, Cyrus Todiwala, of Cafe Spice Namaste, has redefined the word 'mutton'. He says that, technically, mutton is lamb which is slaughtered between October and December. His mutton, served as cutlets, was as tender as any lamb I have ever tasted.
What was this all about? - an idea from Court Assistant Dan Doherty, to create a new 'sheep meat' dish specifically for Livery Companies which, whenever it was ordered, would generate a donation to the current Lord Mayor's charity (in this year, Bear Necessities).
A group of Marketors set the ball rolling last week, enjoying Cyrus's wonderful spicy food on one of the coldest days of the year so far, the principle dish being, what else but, "Marketors' Mayoral Mutton".
Professional chef, Cyrus Todiwala, of Cafe Spice Namaste, has redefined the word 'mutton'. He says that, technically, mutton is lamb which is slaughtered between October and December. His mutton, served as cutlets, was as tender as any lamb I have ever tasted.
What was this all about? - an idea from Court Assistant Dan Doherty, to create a new 'sheep meat' dish specifically for Livery Companies which, whenever it was ordered, would generate a donation to the current Lord Mayor's charity (in this year, Bear Necessities).
A group of Marketors set the ball rolling last week, enjoying Cyrus's wonderful spicy food on one of the coldest days of the year so far, the principle dish being, what else but, "Marketors' Mayoral Mutton".
Little Bo Peeps go large - Friday 19th November
Marketors are good sports. Here are three Liverymen, bravely taking part in the "By hook or by crook" sheep drive, organised in support of the British Red Cross.
From left to right they are: Gerry Brierley, Jean-Francois Dor and Jane Wharam (also our Chief Usher, so she knows a thing or two about herding sheep).
Gerry and Jane won the prize for the best-dressed shepherds and the whole event raised more than £4,000.
And a week later, a team of Marketors including Jane, Gerry, June Poster, Jo Edwards, Gill Stevenson and (Freeman-elect) Annie Brooks came within a hair's breadth of winning an inter-livery quiz competition. Well done you brainy lot!
Want to know more about the Civic City?
Would you like to know more about the City Corporation and its links with the Livery? Then go to a City Briefing.
These are aimed in particular at new Freemen and Liverymen. They provide an overview of the work of the City of London Corporation and the relationship with the Livery Companies. There is an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and to mix with other Freemen and Liverymen.
Four briefings are held each year at Innholders' Hall, College Street EC4, from 5.30pm - 7.30pm, usually on Wednesday evenings in February, May, October and November.
Further details are at http://www.liverycommitteecourses.org/ and bookings and payment can be made at the website. There is a charge of £10 per person.
I strongly recommend these introductory courses for all Freemen and Liverymen. For little outlay of money and time you can start to learn about this amazing entity which is the City of London, of which you are now a part. Do go.
These are aimed in particular at new Freemen and Liverymen. They provide an overview of the work of the City of London Corporation and the relationship with the Livery Companies. There is an opportunity to ask questions of the speakers and to mix with other Freemen and Liverymen.
Four briefings are held each year at Innholders' Hall, College Street EC4, from 5.30pm - 7.30pm, usually on Wednesday evenings in February, May, October and November.
Further details are at http://www.liverycommitteecourses.org/ and bookings and payment can be made at the website. There is a charge of £10 per person.
I strongly recommend these introductory courses for all Freemen and Liverymen. For little outlay of money and time you can start to learn about this amazing entity which is the City of London, of which you are now a part. Do go.
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Baroness Hogg at the City Lecture - Tuesday 23rd November 2010
The final major event of the year for the Marketors - our City Lecture, with Baroness Hogg as speaker.
(Sidebar: my day started with a wonderful invitation to the service at Westminster Abbey preceding the start of the Church of England's General Synod. My host, Junior Warden Sally Muggeridge, was processing as a member of Synod, as was 'my' Rector from Guildford, Robert Cotton. However it was a hat occasion so afterwards I had to find a hairdresser in a hurry to repair my squashed locks. Thank goodness for Hershesons Blow Dry Bar at One New Change in the City.)
The London Chamber of Commerce was the venue for our event, attended by 120 members, their guests and Masters and Clerks of other Livery Companies. I was particularly pleased that one Master remarked on the number of younger, active people in our Livery.
Baroness Hogg, Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council, emphasised that there was no one perfect model of corporate governance, which had to strike the right balance between reducing risk while not stifling entrepreneurship. She examined three models - trust, legal and transparency - and expressed her strong belief in the value of the "comply or explain" principle. Her speech will be on our website shortly and I will insert the link to it as soon as possible. It is well worth reading, whether or not you attended the event.
(Sidebar: my day started with a wonderful invitation to the service at Westminster Abbey preceding the start of the Church of England's General Synod. My host, Junior Warden Sally Muggeridge, was processing as a member of Synod, as was 'my' Rector from Guildford, Robert Cotton. However it was a hat occasion so afterwards I had to find a hairdresser in a hurry to repair my squashed locks. Thank goodness for Hershesons Blow Dry Bar at One New Change in the City.)
The London Chamber of Commerce was the venue for our event, attended by 120 members, their guests and Masters and Clerks of other Livery Companies. I was particularly pleased that one Master remarked on the number of younger, active people in our Livery.
Baroness Hogg, Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council, emphasised that there was no one perfect model of corporate governance, which had to strike the right balance between reducing risk while not stifling entrepreneurship. She examined three models - trust, legal and transparency - and expressed her strong belief in the value of the "comply or explain" principle. Her speech will be on our website shortly and I will insert the link to it as soon as possible. It is well worth reading, whether or not you attended the event.
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