BEATING OF THE BOUNDS – Thursday 18th May 2023

All Hallows’ annual Ascension Day celebrations: ‘Beating the Bounds’ followed by a service of festal evensong at the church. This is a day we set aside to pray for our parish and all who live and work here, including our civic, livery and ward representatives.  This is the perfect show case to any new potential

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Masters River Inspection – Wednesday 17th May 2023

The Master would like to invite his fellow  Members to attend the Master’s River Inspection on Wednesday, 17th May 2023. It will be a little bit different this year, with presentations about two of the most iconic new developments that serve our river – Woods Quay and Trinity Buoy Wharf. The ‘waterborne’ inspection will cover

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Company Film Night – Wednesday 19th April 2023

Join us for our Film Night at Sands Film Studio.  If you have never been to Sands, that is an experience in itself with the building built from  the remains of wooden sailing vessels scrapped in the shipyards of Rotherhithe and where of course Prince Le Boo once resided! We sit in comfy chairs and

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St Georges Day Freemen’s Lunch – Friday 21st April 2023

Dear Freemen We would like to invite you to our St Georges Day lunch at Watermen’s Hall on Friday 21st April.  The doors will open at 12:30 dining for 13:00. The cost of the event is £85.00 per ticket inc. of VAT. Please respond with the completed form below to confirm you wish to attend by

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2023 DOGGETT’S EMBLEM, ROWING & APPRENTICESHIP AWARDS

Fantastic evening yesterday celebrating our apprentices’ achievements and of course celebrating our 2022 Doggett’s Winner George Gilbert. Thank you to all our past Doggett’s winners, Freemen, apprentices, and guests who attended, including the team from The Fishmongers’​ Company, Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club, Globe Rowing Club, London Rowing Club and a special thanks to

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Lord Mayors Big Curry Lunch – Thursday 30th March 2023

A message from our Chair of the Fundraising Committee, David Beard. It is my pleasure to confirm that the Company of Watermen and Lightermen, along with other Livery Companies and distinguished guests, has once again decided to support the Charity fundraising efforts of the Lord Mayor of London by attending the The Lord Mayor’s Curry

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United Guilds Service and Lunch (at Plaisterers Hall)

The annual livery service to be held on 24th March 2022 at St. Paul’s Cathedral followed by drinks and lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall This special annual livery service will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral at 11.15am.  Entrance is by ticket only and we have a limited number of allocated seats and you will need

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Watermens Curry Lunch – 23rd March 2023

We are hosting our Watermen’s Curry lunch to support the Lord Mayors Big curry lunch, this is taking place round the corner from the Hall at The Rajasthan. Two course lunch: Starters – mixed selection for table Main – own choice from menu Along with Naan bread, rice and a selection of vegetable side dishes..

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Past Master Lunch – Monday 27th March 2023

The Master, Sir David Wootton has the pleasure in inviting all Past Masters to lunch at Watermen’s Hall. This event is open to all Past Masters and Past Master Emeritus. To book this event, please book via our members database   We look forward to seeing you there!

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STCW Elementary First Aid Course – Tuesday 28th March 2023

This one-day elementary STCW First Aid Course on Tuesday 28th March  2023 forms part of the mandatory basic safety training for all seafarers. If you would like to book for the next course please contact; [email protected] • Applying immediate first aid in the event of an accident/injury on board ship • Actions on discovering a

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