Donating a lathe at Workbridge
The Master, Christopher Scott, hands over a lathe donated by the Company to Stuart Whitney of Workbridge, a Northampton charity that does great work in delivering vocational education for those with mental illness, autism or brain injuries. The lathe is specially adaptable for those with accessibility needs.
A Journey Through History on the Mail Rail
In a delightful blend of history, engineering marvels, and London nostalgia, the Worshipful Company of Turners embarked on a fascinating visit to Mail Rail at Mount Pleasant—a hidden gem in London’s transport history. This unique underground postal train, once a vital artery of the Royal Mail system, offered the Turners
Inter-Livery Real Tennis Tournament
Court Assistants Mark Kermack and Richard Lucas participated, representing the Turners Company in the annual Inter-Livery Real Tennis Tournament at the Queens Club, London against 23 teams from across the Livery. Winning 11/20 games the team lost to the eventual finalists. Real Tennis is a sport with a 900 year
REME Corps Guest Dinner
On 17th October 2024, the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers held their annual Corps Guest dinner night at their headquarters in MOD Lyneham. This dinner is the premier event in the Corps Officers Mess diary and seeks to thank those senior Officers, members of industry and local dignitaries that support
Remembrance day at St Paul’s Cathedral
It was a solemn occasion for Livery Masters outside St Paul’s Cathedral when we planted crosses of remembrance as part of the City’s commemoration of those who fell on active service. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs led the ceremony and the St Paul’s Chapter with combined choirs, military cadets and
Weekend turning at Max Carey
Graham, Matthew and Mark were part of a group of enthusiastic hobby turners from the Company who went for a weekend’s tuition in October at the Max Carey Woodturning Trust in Portishead. Our thanks to the instructors at the Trust for their welcome and knowledge!