Dear Members,
Over the summer, ten livery companies have installed female masters or prime wardens. We send our congratulations and warm wishes for a successful year to:
- Elizabeth Bonfield, Master Tinplate Worker
- Christine Brown, Master Cutler
- Jacqueline Burrows, Master Tobacco Pipe Maker
- Sara Drake, Master Girdler
- Virginia Lovell, Master Barber
- Lucy Rawson, Master Clothworker
- Natalia Misciattelli Mocenigo Soranzo, Prime Warden Fishmonger
- Lucy Walsh Wearing, Master Mercer
- Helen Whelan, Master Tallow Chandler
Both Sara and Helen are the first female masters in their companies’ long histories.
Forthcoming Events
Lunch at Ironmongers Hall – save the date!
Our popular autumn lunch will be held at Ironmongers Hall on 12 October 2026. Details are still being finalised with Ironmongers and we will send out information about how to book shortly.
Liz Green Zoom talk
Liz Green, Sheriff in 2018-19 (and one of only nine female sheriffs), will be giving a talk on Zoom on 23 November about her varied career, how she came to appointed as a sheriff and her dedication to charitable causes and the community.
Programme 2026-2027
- 1 February 2027 A Body in the River – talk by Professor Carolyn Roberts, Master Water Conservator and forensic scientist. Venue TBC
- 8 March 2027 Celebration of International Women’s Day – details of service at St Mary Le Bow and lunch TBC
- 19 April 2027 AGM, Guildhall
- 17 May 2027 Wardens’ evening, Guildhall
If you would like to suggest a visit, event or a speaker for the LMA, please email chairman@ladymasters.org.uk
City and Livery Events
- 18 September Sheriff’s Ball, Guildhall
- 23 September City Giving Day
- 27 September Woolmens’ Annual Sheep Drive
- 28 September Admission of Sheriffs
- 29 September Election of Lord Mayor
- 19 October Lady Mayor’s Tea Party for 697 Women
- 13 November Silent Ceremony
- 14 November Lord Mayor’s Show
A full list of City livery events is available on the Livery Committee website. liverycommittee.org/calendar-events
As the City revives, refreshed after the summer break, the committee and I look forward to seeing many of our members over the coming weeks.
With best wishes,
Judith Millidge
Chairman