The Mace-Bearer Magazine - Guild of Mace-Bearers

FROM THE TRAINING OFFICER
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In February 2012, I attended the Annual Conference & training in Hertford, which was
very well attended and hugely successful, with the newly appointed Joe Caruana, Prime
Warden and Owen Collier, Renter Prime Warden.
The members came from all over the country and were not disappointed with the level of
training incorporated in the programme, with Hertford County Crime Prevention Officer,
Colin Clare, providing valuable information regarding our personal property and being
aware of our surroundings when on Mayoral duties. Regarding the Mayoral chains, Mr
Clare, informed us that the price of gold has risen considerably over last few years, which
may draw jewellery thieves to go for GOLD. Mr Clare, did advise us to visit and register on
this website: - www.imobilse.com.
Mr Ray Charlton, who now owns the civic robes company Michael's of Bristol, presented a great understanding of
how to care for all your Mayoral attire. There were so many questions on this subject that, unfortunately, we ran out
of time!
Mr William Hunt, College of Arms, provided us with a great understanding of his work and how the Windsor Herald
has helped for thousands of years. I am hoping to organise a tour of the College of Arms as I am sure many members
would be keen to visit. Details will be available on the Guild website.
Tony Sharp, President of the City of London Ward Beadles, gave a presentation Ward Beadles and their involvement
in the City with the Lord Mayor. More details of this can be found later in this magazine.
Finally, I would stress that it would be great if we could increase the London's Guild member’s attendance at our
conferences.
OFFICER’S ANTICS
Keith Simpson, Hammersmith & Fulham
The editor received a number of pictures of the Guild Officer’s that he could not resist sharing with readers.
Willy Paterson (yes, really!) in his prize winning ‘Cruella deVille’ persona.
Yours truly waiting for the Mayor at a function
(it’s not all hard work!)
(Photo courtesy of matthew@altobasso.com)
Steve Smith, proudly
receiving his Queen’s Jubilee
Medal.