For the last 10 years, Luminary Bakery has been empowering disadvantaged women in London to build a positive future for themselves and their families, breaking the cycle of poverty and violence, focussing on those who are furthest from the job market.Their innovative two year programme teaches women to bake to a high standard, gain a […]
Category: 2024
Perfect Pastry at Coleg Cambria
Coleg Cambria in North Wales is one of the UK’s largest colleges. Amid its many courses are Level 2 and 3 Diplomas for Proficiency in Baking Industry Skills.The Benevolent Fund of the Worshipful Company of Bakers recently funded the purchase of a pastry brake for the Coleg. (For the uninitiated, this is a machine used […]
Richemont 2024: On a Swiss Roll
Jake pipes macarons Elisha Whipping Beckie scaling dough Every two years, the Benevolent Fund of the Worshipful Company of Bakers funds a week-long course at Richemont Centre of Excellence in Switzerland. Course convenor Sara Autton covers this year’s course HEREHere we hear from one delegate, Naomi Spaven: I can’t actually sum up into a caption just […]
Master’s Day Out: The Ancient Craft of Brewing
During ‘their’ year, each Master Baker has the chance to share their interests with the membership, through Master’s Days Out.This year’s Master Charles Joseph decided to highlight the non-bread uses of yeast, through a visit to the Shepherd Neame Ltd Brewery down in Faversham, Kent.On their tour, the assembled Bakers learnt all about this ancient craft, […]
City Music Foundation at Bakers’ Hall
The new season of the City Music Foundation’s City Livery Hall Concerts will kick off at Bakers’ Hall with a lunchtime concert on 11th September, performed by multi-talented duo Eleanor Grant and Gus McQuade.On a mission to break down musical genre barriers, they have been captivating audiences with their unique combination of voice, guitar and […]
A New Honorary Chaplain
By virtue of proximity, the Bakers have a longstanding connection with All Hallows by the Tower, the oldest church in the City of London.We were thrilled this week to receive confirmation from the Bishop of London that The Reverend Jennifer Midgley-Adam, Curate, All Hallows by the Tower, has been officially permitted to act as our […]
Gaelcholáiste Dhoire : Home Economics grant
Many of today’s top bakers had their interest in the craft kindled in childhood. Home Economics in a school setting can therefore be completely transformational for young people.Past Master Paul Morrow (Master Baker 2018-19) on behalf of the Benevolent Fund of the Worshipful Company of Bakers, and The Honourable The Irish Society are delighted to support […]
New Bakers at the July Court
Guest Speaker Philip Serrell in action The Master, Wardens, Court and Company met at Bakers’ Hall for the July Court Dinner.The Guest Speaker was Celebrity Antiques dealer Philip Serrell.Earlier in the day, 8 new Freemen were welcomed to the Company, and 8 Freemen joined the Livery. The Bakers may be the second oldest livery company, […]
The King’s Birthday Honours
Past Master Patrick Wilkins MBE Court Assistant Sir Nick Lyons Liveryman Lesley Wild CBE Not one, not two, but three Bakers were honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours list.Past Master Patrick Wilkins was appointed MBE, for services to St. Paul’s Cathedral, LondonLiveryman Lesley Wild was appointed CBE, for services to Business and Trade. Lately Chair, […]
Inter-Livery Rifle Day
Inter-Livery Rifle Shooting Day, Friday 7th June 2024 Fellowship is at the heart of the Livery Movement. Returning for its 10th Anniversary year at the Bisley Ranges, the Inter-Livery Rifle Shooting Day drew together some 16 teams from across the livery, expertly organised by Past Master Baker Colin Sach and his team. Suitable for entrants at […]