Golfing success at Hartley Witney
The Turners’ Golf section posted good results at the annual Ray Jeffs Cup, held at Hartley Witney Golf Course on July 26th. This is an inter-livery competition held with the primary purpose of raising funds for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, London Section.
Cockpit Arts welcomes Turners’ Award winner, Rafael Santoliquido
This summer, Cockpit welcomes new makers to their creative business incubator studios. Access to their unique package of support comes via many routes and often, with the funding from Awards sponsors. The Turners' award winner for 2018 is Brazilian-born turner Rafael Santoliquido.
Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot
The annual Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot is an event where Livery Companies of the City go head to head, fielding their best guns in an enjoyable days shooting. The event has been running for over 20 years and has now become an important item in Livery calendars generating friendly rivalry.
Congratulations to Vanessa Swann MBE
Freeman Vanessa Swann, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to British Craft in London. Rightly recognised for her 15 years leading the team at Cockpit, this award has been made as acknowledgement of her outstanding service to this creative community.
Woodturning and Tea at Hurlingham
In April, the Mistress Turner, Mrs Jo Neill, hosted a woodturning demonstration and tea party at the Hurlingham Club for 55 consorts. The guests were entertained by Les Thorne, a member of the Register of Professional Turners, and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Turners.
2018 Cockpit Arts Award launched
The Cockpit Arts & Turners' Company Award 2018 has just been launched. It provides a comprehensive package of workshop space and support by Cockpit Arts and the Turners’ Company. Targeted at both aspiring and established turners, applications must be submitted by Monday 26 March.
St Paul’s Bells Appeal
The Turners’ Company and its members are contributing £30,000 to the refurbishment of the twelve principal bells of St Paul's Cathedral. This support continues our long association with the bells of St Paul’s and will help preserve this iconic symbol of the City of London for future generations
Congratulations to Paul Ferguson MBE
Liveryman Paul Ferguson has been honoured with an MBE in the New Year's Honour list for services to carving, gilding and conservation. One of the most challenging projects Paul has undertaken was the carving and gilding of one of the Carlton House Trophies for the Windsor Castle fire restoration.
Building Crafts College Awards
Congratulations to two graduates of the Building Crafts College, who received awards from the Turners' Company in November. Michael Pavlou is seen here receiving his award from Guest of Honour at the ceremony at Carpenters' Hall, the architect Mr Ingval Maxwell OBE.
The Turners Company Livery Dinner 2017
The Worshipful Company of Turners welcomed the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, Charles Bowman and the Sheriffs of the City of London, Alderman Timothy Hailes JP and Alderman Neil Redcliffe JP, to their Livery Dinner held in the beautiful backdrop of Skinners’ Hall in the City of London.
Turning success at the Red Cross
The Turners' Company had a prominent display of turned items at Guildhall as part of the Red Cross Christmas Market at the end of November. Through the generosity of turners across the country we had a lot of stock to sell, which raised a grand total of £4,300 for the Red Cross.
Lathe gifted to Chesham Grammar School
When Chesham Grammar School approached us to replace their unusable 1960’s lathe we were delighted to know our gift would ensure continuity for a school that leads in technology courses, specifically turning for GCSE Technology course work, and a 'learn to turn' club.
The Magical Taxi Tour 2017
You don’t expect to meet too many celebrities at 5.30 on a Friday morning in damp East London but that is exactly where I met my celebrity, Harry Maceachen. Once more, it was my privilege to drive a cab for the Hackney Carriage Drivers’ Children’s Magical Taxi Tour to Disneyland Paris.
City of London Corporation Livery Briefing
From the Chairman of the Livery Committee, herewith the September 2017 edition of the Livery Briefing, where you can find details and links to a host of livery related information. The City Briefings also listed here are aimed at introducing Liverymen and Freemen to the City of London Corporation.
Shaun and Emma Stacey make history
New liveryman Shaun Stacey made his 26th international appearance for the England Shooting Team on the 9th September and made history with Emma by becoming the first father & daughter to represent their country in the same England sporting team.
Turners go Clay Shooting
On Saturday 9th September 2017 the morning began circa 9.30 when members and guests began arriving at the Shooting Lodge of E. J. Churchill’s Shooting Ground situated in the rolling Chiltern Hills, with 40 acres of landscaped grounds.
Sally Burnett becomes a CAA member
Many congratulations to Sally Burnett, who has recently been invited to join Contemporary Applied Arts and was featured in their latest exhibition of new members. To become a CAA member, makers must demonstrate excellent knowledge of their material and exceptional skill in making.
City of London Corporation Livery Briefing
From the Chairman of the Livery Committee, herewith the July 2017 edition of the Livery Briefing, where you can find details and links to a host of livery related information.
2 Seconds in Shooting!
The annual Inter Livery Clay Shoot has now been running for 20 years and has become an important event in the Livery Calendar. The star of Turners’ Team was without doubt, Freeman Shaun Stacy who, in difficult conditions shot a magnificent 75 out of 80 clays to take 2nd place.
New Designers Exhibition
The Turners' Company were delighted to sponsor the Building Crafts College's display at the New Designers Exhibition, Islington in July. Here, recent graduate Nic James displays a turned magnetic chess board.
