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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Freemen’s Lunch – Thursday 16th March 2023

Dear Freemen, The next Freemen’s Lunch will be held at Watermen’s Hall on Thursday 16th March 2023. Our Master Alderman Sir David Wootton hopes that you will be able to attend. Lunch is 12.30pm for dining at 1.00pm. The price per Freeman and/or guest is £85 per person.  If you would like to attend, please

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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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Doggett’s Emblem, Rowing & Training Awards Dinner – Thursday 9th March 2023

The Master, Sir David Wootton has the pleasure in inviting you to attend this annual presentation evening at Watermen’s Hall where the 2022 Doggett’s Coat and Badge Wagers competitor will be presented with awards from both our Company and Fishmonger’s Company.   Tickets are £35 for apprentices, £70 for all Freemen of the Company. Arrival

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Annual Dinner 2023 – Limited Tickets

The Master welcomes you to our Annual Dinner.  Taking place at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge, London, EC4 on Tuesday 21st February 2023. Dress code is dinner jacket with black tie and decorations. Carriages for 22:30.  Tickets will be offered on a strictly first come first served basis.  Invitations will be issued for this event. Due

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Freemen’s Wine & Cheese Evening – Thursday 2nd February 2023

Dear Freemen, We would like to invite you to our Freemen’s Wine and Cheese Night at Watermen’s Hall on Thursday 2nd February 2023.  This event is open to all existing members to welcome new Freemen and also an opportunity to introduce any potential to the Company. There is not cost to this event, however we

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