A selection of News items from the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights:
Williamsburg Visit 2024
In October 2024 the Company had their first ever formal visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (CWF), Virginia, USA, the world’s largest American history museum, where the Crafts are practised in the same way as in the 18th Century (by hand). If you missed it...
NTDA Presentation
At the Company's Installation Dinner at Draper's Hall on 5th December, Upper Warden Mr Stefan Hay had the great pleasure of presenting a cheque for £8,875.50 to the new Master, Mr Chris Ball, from recent NTDA charitable activities.
Master & Wardens for 2024/25
At our recent Installation Court Meeting, held at Drapers’ Hall on 5th December, the Worshipful Company of Wheelwright’s installed our 354th Master, Mr Chris Ball. At the same meeting Stefan Hay was elected as Upper Warden and Nick Dutt as Renter Warden. We wish them...
Lord Mayor’s Show 2024
The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights were honoured to take part in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Parade. This year our entry showcased many aspects of what the Company does including support for the ancient craft, our military and charitable links. In addition to members...
Hub & Spoke Newsletter – Autumn 2024
The Autumn edition of the Hub & Spoke Newsletter is available. Click here to view it as a PDF It includes the following artlicles: Update from the Master Livery Fair and Sheep Drive Membership Update Livery Committee Update Military Affiliations Update Burnt Mill...
Wheelwright’s sign the Armed Forces Covenant
At the Court Meeting on 15th October, ahead of our annual Michaelmas Dinner, the Master of the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights, Mr Neil Sampson, had the great pleasure of signing the Armed Forces Covenant, along with Past Master Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton...
Junior Leaders Field Gun Competition
The Company recently presented a new trophy to the winners of the Junior Leaders Field Gun Competition, held at HMS Collingwood. The Master was very pleased to be able to present this trophy to the winning team. Fittingly the trophy itself was made by Master...
Sheep Drive & Livery Fair – 2024
The Worshipful Company recenrtly took part in this year's Sheep Drive and Livery Fair hosted by the Worshipful Company of Woolmen. Here are some photos of that day.
News From HMS Severn – Summer 2024
We have receently recieved the latest newsletter from our Royal Navy Affiliated ship, HMS Severn. Click here is read it. The Company annually presents the Captain's Cup to a junior member of the crew who has shown outstanding service duing the previous year.