18th April saw the halls of the Guildhall thronged with veterans, Liverymen and the wider City, joining together for the annual fundraising Big Curry Lunch, this year under the aegis of Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, the Lord Mayor. The Worshipful Company of Bakers is one of several Liveries that hosts a stand at the event, […]
Category: 2024
The United Guilds Service
The Master Baker Charles Joseph and his Consort Victoria joined other Bakers as well as hundreds of representatives of the City’s 111 Livery Companies and Guilds for the 2024 United Guilds Service. The service celebrates the fellowship and achievements of the Liveries. The Master was honoured to take part in the Guard of Honour, alongside […]
The Lord Mayor’s Banquet
On 14th March, the Master Baker Mr Charles Joseph and Mrs Victoria Joseph were delighted to attend the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at Mansion House. Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor commented; I would like to thank all Liverymen who attended the Banquet to the Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff last […]
Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch Garden Launch
The Master Baker and the Clerk attended the Launch of the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch Garden in the Guildhall Yard. Designed by Gianna Utilini, this year’s garden highlights the children of the military, several of whom had created moving works of art for the occasion. Master Charles Joseph had the chance to meet HRH […]
New Faces 2023-2024
Further to his election at the Banquet in November 2023, the 5th February saw Charles Joseph preside over his first Court Meeting as Master. Charles was joined by Second Warden William Marle, Third Warden Alison Springett, and Under Warden Andrew Beale, all of whom were sworn in with the time-honoured declaration. Also swearing her declaration […]
School of Artisan Foods Bursary Course: Class of 2024
The Worshipful Company of Bakers: Bursary Course 2024 at The School of Artisan Foods An enthusiastic delegation of young bakers travelled to the heart of Nottingham to benefit from the expert teaching of Kevan Roberts and Martha Brown. Once again, the School of Artisan Food was the venue for this learning experience, where our bakers […]
Farewell to Lance Whitehouse
30th January saw the Company coming together in celebration of Clerk Lance Whitehouse, who now heads into a well-deserved retirement. Master Baker Mr Charles Joseph gifts on behalf of the Company and office, as well as a cheque from members of the Company. Surrounded by members of the Company, Clerks from across the Livery, […]
Newest Freemen of the City
Third Warden Alison Springett went to the Guildhall to see three Freemen of the Bakers receive their Freedom of the City. We bid them a hearty welcome. […]