5th June saw a variety of trade members of the Company head to the Craft Bakers’ Association BusinessDay2024.The morning’s AGM saw Past Master Baker Patrick Wilkins handing over the Presidency of the Association after a successful year at the helm.An invaluable networking opportunity for bakers at all stages of their careers, the day showcases the […]
Category: 2024
A soggy Ride Around the City
Rain and all round sogginess did not stop prevent Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Mainelli and Sheriff Bronek Masojada this morning, on their Ride Around the City raising funds for the Sheriffs & Recorders’ Fund. They were accompanied by members of the HAC and supporters. At Bakers Hall, the riding party were received by the Master, […]
Rain & Royalty
Each year, the King invites around 30,000 guests to the gardens of Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Holyrood, to celebrate those whom have made a positive impact in their community.This year, the Master Baker Charles Joseph and his Consort Victoria were invited to the Palace on 21st May, where they were joined by the […]
The Bakers and City Harvest
Charity has always been at the heart of Livery Companies, with the combined Livery Movement donating an incredible £75,000,000 per annum to a wide range of charities.The Benevolent Fund of the Worshipful Company of Bakers has recently agreed a donation to City Harvest London, joining around 60 other Livery Companies in supporting this important cause. City […]
In Celebration of Scottish Bakers
Baking is a truly international industry, with bakers to be found the world over.Recently, our Master Baker and his Consort travelled up to Glasgow for the Scottish Bakers’ Annual Conference & Awards Weekend, including the award of the coveted Scottish Baker of the Year Award.This lively event celebrates the continuing success of the Scottish Baking […]
Tasting the future at the National Bakery School
The Bakers is proud to support LSBU National Bakery School. Last week our Clerk and Events Manager were invited to patisserie assessments, to see (and taste!) the product of years of hard work.Each student had to produce an afternoon tea, featuring a tart, mousse, a verrine, a choux pastry, a vegan dessert and a sandwich, […]
Beating the Bounds
The Beating Party Bakers’ Hall is located in the Parish of All Hallows by the Tower.On 9th May, the Master and Clerk joined parishioners and Curate Jennifer Midgley-Adam to undertake this ancient custom, and mark out the bounds of the Parish, much to the entertainment and bemusement of tourists and passers-by. The custom dates back to […]
The Bakers and the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch
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, […]
Sechseläuten 2024
Zunftmeister Christian Staedeli, and Past Master and Consort Christopher and Christina Freeman Past Master Christopher Freeman Reports:It was my great pleasure to represent the Company at Sechselauten 2024 in Zurich. This is an annual celebration to welcome Spring and Summer held in Zurich organised by the 26 guilds of Zurich. Christina and I were guests […]
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 […]