Horn Blower

Horn Blower
The Newsletter of the Worshipful Company of Horners
Number One 2013
Master 2012/13: Georgina Scott Master 2013/14: Keith Pinker
Clerk: A. Raymond Layard / Telephone: 020 8878 4212 / E-mail: horners.clerk@btinternet.com
Company Website: www.horners.org.uk Newsletter Editor: johnmaccabe@aol.com
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New Master Installed at St.James Garlickhythe
Following his Installation on Monday 4 th February 2013 at St.James Garlickhythe our new Master, Keith
Pinker celebrates in Painters’ Hall together with the Upper Warden, Jack Bunyer, the Deputy Master,
Georgina Rowland Scott, and the Renter Warden, Robert Leader.
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At the Court Meeting at Painters’ Hall in the
morning, Mr Keith Rodney Pinker was elected
Master for the year 2013/2014. At the conclusion
of the Court Meeting, the Court processed to the
church of St James Garlickhythe where, for the first
time living memory, the Admissions and Installations
took place.
Before installing her successor, the outgoing
Master, Georgina Rowland Scott, oversaw the
following Admissions:
To the Honorary Freedom of the Company:
Alison Susan GREEN
To the Livery of the Company:
Stephen Edward HUNT
Hugh SMITH
The Master congratulates the Deputy Master
After the opening prayers, lead by the Priest-in-
Charge The Reverend Guy Treweek, the Honorary
Chaplain, The Venerable Brian Lucas took the
service, preaching a fine sermon which included a
number of amusing anecdotes when he was the
RAF Chaplain working at Holborn. The choir,
conducted by Honorary Freeman Richard
Glasspoole, were in good voice, singing the
Horners Introit and the National Anthem and
leading the congregation in the hymns.
Georgina Rowland Scott installs Keith Pinker as
Master
After this, Georgina installed Keith as Master, who
duly thanked and congratulated Georgina for all
her strenuous endeavours in her year as Master.
The Master then thanked David Williams for his
help as Deputy Master presenting him with his
Past Master’s badge. Georgina Rowland Scott
was then installed as Deputy Master, with Jack
Bunyer as Upper Warden and Robert Leader as
Renter Warden.
The Master, Wardens and Deputy Master
accompanied by the Clerk then withdrew from the
Church before re-entering in the customary formal
procession for the for the traditional Candlemas
service of thanksgiving.
The Master, Deputy Master, Wardens and Claerk on
the steps of St.James Garlickhythe
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We returned to Painters’ Hall for an excellent
reception before being called to luncheon.
After the main course, The Master took wine with
the Wardens in the customary manner with all
three supping from traditional drinking horns. It is
not an easy task but was accomplished by all
without any spillage! After luncheon, The Master
gave the Loyal Toast followed by toasts to the
Royal Family, the Lord Mayor and the City of
London Corporation.
Past Master Charles Howe proposed a toast to The
Master and the Deputy Master, paying tribute to
the achievements of Georgina Scott during her
year, our only lady Master carrying on a
remarkable family record. Our new Master, Keith
Pinker, is also continuing a strong family tradition
in that his family’s connection with the Horners
covers three generations. In reply, The Master
expressed his honour and delight in becoming
Master. After this, he welcomed the newly
elected members to the Company and our
honoured guests which included members from
27 Squadron RAF lead by Wing Commander Nic
Farmer and Flying Officer Ben Wight, OC 1349
(Woking) Squadron ATC.
Lastly, the Master introduced his charity for the
year: The Behçets Syndrome Society and gave a
brief of its aims and activities.
The Deputy Master then presented a cheque for
£25,000 to Miss Susan Stewart the CEO of Thrive
which was the Master’s Charity for her year. This
will help to fund a new Thrive social enterprise in
Burgess Park, Southwark.
The Master, Wardens and Deputy Master
The Master welcomes Sir Michael Bear
After the reception we were summoned to take
our places at the banquet and we greeted the
official party and the Narwhal Horn. The Master
was accompanied by the Lord Mayor’s
representative Alderman Sir Michael Bear.
THE HORNERS ANNUAL BANQUET 2012
On a fine but chilly October evening, over 225
Horners and their guests assembled in the
magnificent Egyptian Hall at Mansion House for
the annual banquet.
We were greeted on arrival by a guard of honour
from 27 Squadron RAF, accompanied by our newly
affiliated Cadet Unit, 1349 (Woking) Squadron
ATC, before being presented to the Master,
Georgina Rowland Scott and the Wardens. .
Sir Michael Bear escorts the Master into the Banquet
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We then enjoyed fine food and wine in a typically
convivial Horners atmosphere.
After grace, which was sung, the traditional Ceremony
of the Loving Cup was enacted with much pomp and
ceremony.
The Master shares the Loving Cup with Air Chief
Marshall Sir Richard Johns
The Master then proposed Loyal Toast followed by
and the Toast to the members of the Royal family.
The Upper Warden, Keith Pinker, proposed the
health of the Lord Mayor, the City of London
Corporation and the Sheriffs.
Sir Michael Bear responded to the toast and he in
turn proposed the toast to the Worshipful
Company of Horners.
The Master paid tribute to the all the award
winners and invited Sir Michael Bear to present
the Horners Award Trophy to Brightworks Ltd and
Limbs and Things for their 'Birthing Baby' and The
Bottlemakers Award to RPC Design for their
'Ecotainer'.
Georgina Scott, our Master, proposed a toast to
our guests. Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Johns
GCB KCVO CBE FRAeS presented Horners Trophies
to the winners from 27 Squadron RAF and in
responding on behalf of the guests gave an
interesting speech from his perspective of the
armed forces.
The London Banqueting Ensemble provided the
music for the evening and we particularly enjoyed
the Post Horn Gallop played by two trumpeters
demonstrating their virtuosity.
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The Master, accompanied by the Wardens,
drinks from the Brookborough Quaich
A most enjoyable Horners’ event and many thanks
are to be given to the clerk, Raymond Layard, for
his wonderful organisation.
THE MASTER’S WEEKEND
THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
10th - 13th May 2012
After assembling at our hotel just outside Royal
Tunbridge Wells, the first evening of the Master's
weekend began at the splendid Royal Wells Hotel
with a tasting of fine malt whiskies from the
independently owned Bruichladdich Distillery on
the Isle of Islay. We were all captivated by a highly
entertaining and informative talk, even those of us
who were not whisky drinkers. It certainly helped
us relax before dinner.
Whisky Tasting Session
The following morning we visited the National
Trust’s Sissinghurst Castle with its beautiful
gardens which were created in the 1930s by Vita

Sackville-West, poet and gardening writer, and her
husband Harold Nicolson, author and diplomat.
We then travelled to Finchcocks in Goudhurst for
lunch. This is an 18th century manor house set in
beautiful gardens and it houses a collection of
over 100 keyboard instruments: harpsichords,
pianos, organs and many more.
Finchcocks in Goudhurst
Entrance to Sissinghurst Castle
After lunch the owner, Richard Burnett, gave us a
piano recital playing many different pianos and
their variants through the ages which was simply
wonderful. That evening we dined ‘around’ in
chosen restaurants.
On Saturday morning we visited the historical
Ightham Mote House, which was built nearly 700
years ago, and picnicked on champagne and
superb canapés beautifully prepared on site by the
Master’s daughter, Charlotte.
Oast Houses at Sissinghurst Castle
Richard Burnet entertains the Horners
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Ightham Mote House
Marc Chagall Window at Tudeley Parish Church
Courtyard of Ightham Mote House
We finished with a splendid black tie dinner in the
great Baron’s Hall at Penshurst Place, warmed by
a large charcoal brazier in the centre of the room.
Past Master Lynn Walters thanked the Master for
giving us such an enjoyable weekend away.
The Fireplace they raised the roof for
After a light lunch we visited the small parish
church of Tudeley, the only church in the world to
have all its twelve windows painted by the great
Russian artist Marc Chagall.
The Master addresses the Weekend Revellers
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NEW TREATS AMONGST THE OLD
The Horners’ Company’s Carol Service, held on
Thursday 20 th December 2012 was a mixture of
old and new delights. After welcoming us to the
Church of St James Garlickhythe, the Priest-in-
Charge, the Reverend Guy Treweek handed the
reins to our Honorary Chaplain, the Venerable
Brian Lucas CB to take his first Carol Service for us.
The readings followed the traditional pattern,
from the foretelling of Christ’s birth and kingdom
by Isaiah read by our Clerk, Raymond Layard. On
to the salutation of the Angel Gabriel to the
Blessed Virgin Mary as recorded by St Luke read
by Court Assistant Alderman Gordon Haynes and
then a new delight – an extract about the
preparations for Christmas from Charles Dickens’
Christmas Carol, read by a guest from the Savage
Club, Lynton Black. From there the Renter
Warden, Jack Bunyer, gave us St Luke’s account of
the birth of Jesus and it then fell to the Upper
Warden, Keith Pinker, to give us St Luke’s report
of the arrival of the Angel Gabriel to announce the
birth of Jesus to the shepherds.
The Master, Georgina Scott, then gave us St
Matthew’s account of how the wise men were led
by the star to Jesus. Lynton Black then returned to
the lectern not only to declaim an extract from
Charles Dickens’ Pickwick Papers, but also to add
his musical skills to presenting Mr Wardle’s
preparations for Christmas at Manor Farm in
Dingly Dell. Finally our Honorary Chaplain
unfolded St John’s account of the great mystery of
the Incarnation.
And what of the music? Well, accompanied on the
organ by Honorary Freeman Alderman Dr Andrew
Parmley, the congregation enjoyed a good sing!
Such carols as Once in Royal David’s City, The Holly
and the Ivy, I Saw Three Ships, We Three Kings,
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, Good Christian
Men Rejoice and finally O Come All Ye Faithful, had
the rafters ringing.
In between the readings and the congregational
carols, Honorary Freeman Richard Glasspool
conducted the 17-strong choir of Horners and
friends in five un-accompanied carols. In these
they Decked the Halls, noted that it was Past
Three O’Clock, did Sing Lullaby, told us of Good
King Wenceslas (a good combination of male and
female voices here) and then Ding Donged Merrily
on High.
Uplifted by the service the capacity congregation
repaired to Painters’ Hall, there to take liquid
refreshment, good food and excellent bonhomie.
This year the after-dinner entertainment was
happily home-made, with our new Beadle,
Stephen Henderson organising Company members
(including the Master and her Wardens and
Clerks) together with many guests into a
wonderful army of DIY musicians. This ‘orchestra’
accompanied Stephens’s tale of winter-time fun,
with bird songs, bells, gongs, whistles, rattles,
popping corks and many other sounds, all
produced on items of percussion brought in by
Stephen. It proved to be a great experience for
both the performers and their attentive audience.
Finally, Past Master Emeritus Jeremy Cartwight
sang Flanders and Swanns’ song The English are
Best, which he had modified to enquire as to the
best Company – the Horners of course!
David Brown
CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING 16TH MAY 2012
Now in its 19 th year in its present incarnation, The
Annual Inter-Livery Clay Pigeon Shooting
Competition is a major event in the year of the
Horner’s Shooting Group. This year four teams
competed under the Horners’ banner in an
occasion which involves over 450 competitors
representing more than 50 Companies. Held at
Holland & Holland’s Shooting Ground, each team
of four must attempt ten stands each one
representing a variety of birds such as quail,
pigeon, grouse, teal, ducks, pheasants and
partridge. The day begins with a hot breakfast and
then the teams assemble to start the course. Four
pairs of clay target are presented at each stand,
either as simultaneous pairs or one following the
other. Each team’s progress is interrupted by The
Flush where shooting together each team faces 80
targets thrown fast and furiously above their
heads. Arguably, the most difficult stand was The
High Tower where two differently sized targets
were presented together but on different flight
paths.
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ased near Reading and the other in London’s
Battersea Park. For more information look at
www.thrive.org.uk
The Horners Ladies Team
The day ended with a superb lunch served where
competitors and guests enjoyed a selection of
meats and salads, spit roasted pig, desserts and
cheese. At the prize giving a Horners’ guest, John
Heagram, won the prize for his card of 77/80 and
gave the cheque for £500 to the Master’s charity,
Thrive.
GREAT SUCCES FOR A GALLANT HORNER
Liveryman Charles Bettinson had an event filled
August in France training for his summit attempt
on Europe’s highest peak, Mont Blanc. Charles
was attempting the climb in order to raise funds
for the new bells at St.James Garlickhythe. The
tragic British fatalities on Mont Maudit in July did
not deter him and after climbing with his guide on
the Montet Glacier under the Aguille Vert summit
(4122m), he felt quietly confident of success
despite having fallen down a crevasse. On the
following day, having first fallen down a different
crevasse (this time more serious and head first),
he spent six hours ice climbing below the north
face of Mont Blanc du Tacul and spent the night
in the Cosmique Refuge (3613m) on the mountain.
Altitude sickness overnight meant a brisk return to
the valley floor at 5am the following morning. The
day for the attempt on the summit day meant a
5am start and pasta breakfast, but unfortunately
due to 100mph winds overnight and two feet of
snow on the Trois Monts route via Mont Maudit,
the authorities closed the route due to safety
concerns. As the alternative Gouter route had also
been closed a couple of days earlier due to
dangerous conditions (rock falls) this meant that
the summit attempt had been defeated by poor
weather.
John Heagram presents a cheque to the Master
Altogether, an excellent Inter-Livery event which
was enjoyed by all and raised a substantial sum for
the Lord Mayor’s charity.
John Roll Pickering
THE MASTER’S CHARITY 2012 - THRIVE
This is a small National Charity which uses
gardening to change the lives of young disabled
people. As part of its work, Thrive has developed
an innovative programme – ‘Grow and Learn –
designed to enable these young people to gain the
skills and qualifications they need for a fulfilled
adult life. Thrive operates two garden projects one
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On a peak below the overhanging face of Mont Blanc
Not to be put off, the guide suggested a day of ice
climbing on the Mer de Glace glacier at
Montenvers, the longest glacier in France. An

enjoyable day was spent on the glacier, which
used to be part of the Grand Tour and was where
Mary Shelley had the inspiration for her book
Frankenstein.
CHARITY DINNER 21ST JUNE 2012
Following the Court Meeting a dinner was held at
Painter’s Hall in order to raise Funds for the
Master’s Charity, Thrive.
Following a raffle our Auctioneer then proceeded
with verve to auction the items which had been
kindly donated. An enjoyable fundraising event.
During evening the 2012 winner of The Horners
Jewellery Award, Nicola Margal, whose entry was
a charming feathered necklace, was presented
with a Horn Trophy by the Master.
Mary Shelley’s inspiration – The Mer de Glace glacier
at Montenvers
Having personally guaranteed £15,000 towards
“Andrew”, one of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
bells that crowned the Jubilee Pageant in June and
which are now safely installed in St. James
Garlickhythe , our Livery Church, Charles’ climb
raised over £23,000 for the cause.
His’ contribution was the largest from any
individual or Livery Company and he would like to
thank all the fellow Horners who encouraged and
contributed to this venture. He would also like to
thank all who generously sponsored his climb. In
order to keep his side of the bargain and make it
to the summit, he is already planning a return to
the mountain in 2013.
Inspired by the Horners’ summer visit to Tudeley
Parish church, Charles also visited the church of
Notre-Dame-de-Toute-Grace in Plateau-d’Assy
near Chamonix, also famed for Chagall windows.
He can highly recommend it.
Nicola Margal with her necklace
YVONNE REDWAY
"I don't remember enjoying a birthday as much as this
one" was the comment of Yvonne Redway, mother of
Peter and companion of the late Ralph Anderson, after
celebrating her 105th birthday on 30 August 2012 with
cake and champagne. Eric and I were privileged to join
Peter and Margaret on this highly auspicious occasion.
Notre-Dame-de-Toute-Grace
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Yvonne celebrates with Peter and Margaret

Peter had rediscovered several newspaper articles
describing an incident on Putney Heath in 1948
when Yvonne was attacked from behind by a
robber pressing a pistol into her back and telling
her to "drop her bag". When he came round to
face her, she made the classic remark "Don't be
silly!". She then called out to a stranger in the
distance as if she knew him and the robber turned
and ran. Perhaps such a resilient and determined
spirit provides a key to longevity?
Sadly Yvonne passed away peacefully on 13 th
February 2013
Mary Hunt
"NORMAL SERVICE IS RESUMED" IN
TENNIS
I begin with a quotation from Sarah McLeod, the
cheerful and extremely helpful organiser of the
Feltmakers' Inter-Livery Tennis Competition. After
a year's gap (sabbatical?) the Kurkjian siblings
from the Tallow Chandlers' Company returned to
regain the Trophy which they had held for ten
years from 2001. This year, the Horners fought
back with two sibling pairings of their own, both
from Past Master Eric Hunt's family. Clare and
Rob were defeated by the Kurkjians in the semifinal
of the main competition despite a valiant
fight. Trevor and Cynthia reached the semi-final
of the Plate Competition where they lost to the
Feltmakers' pairing of Margaret Harris and Past
Master Geoffrey Farr, who is Sarah's father.
Clare, Rob, Cynthia and Trevor – the Horners’ Team
In glorious sunshine, 13 Livery Companies played
on the clay courts at the Queen's Club. New to
the Competition this year was a pair from the
Turners' Company - who "turned out" to be old
friends of mine! The standard of tennis in the
Main Competition seems to get higher every year
but the initial "round robin" format, together with
the Plate Competition for those teams scoring less
highly, means plenty of tennis for all. I would be
glad to hear from anyone playing to a reasonable
club standard who would like to be involved - one
of each pair must be a Horner.
Cynthia, the Master and Past Master Dr. Eric Hunt
Our Master, Georgina Rowland Scott, joined us for
the subsequent dinner in the President's Room
which was hosted by the Lady Master of the
Feltmakers, Eda Rose-Lawson. We are sad that
this is Sarah's last year organising and thank her
and the Feltmakers most sincerely for providing
another wonderful day of friendship and fun.
Mary Hunt
RALPH ANDERSON LECTURE 2012
The 16th Ralph Anderson Memorial Lecture took
place at the Royal Society of Medicine in Wimpole
Street on 13 th November 2012.
It was delivered by Robert Hill who is a Professor
of Dental Physical Sciences and is Head of Dental
Physical Sciences at Barts and The London Medical
School, having previously been Professor of
Biomaterials at Imperial College London.
Professor Hill is a Polymer Scientist and undertook
his PhD at Imperial College under the Supervision
of Dame Julia Higgins investigating Phase
Separation in Polymer Mixtures. He was part of
the Materials Group at the Government Chemist
awarded The Queens Award for Technology for
the development of Glass Ionomer Cements in the
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1980s. Professor Hill’s interests are focused on
Materials for Hard Tissue Replacement including
bone and tooth.
Professor Hill gave us a most interesting lecture on
“Polymer Prescriptions” explaining how polymer
materials have assisted new developments in
clinical medicine and dentistry and are used to
replace hip joints, treat fractured bones, treat
osteoporosis of the spine and to restore and
repair damaged teeth.
Professor Hill’s very attentive audience
STUDENT DIP AWARD JUNE 2012
The six finalists attended the awards Ceremony at
the Institute of Materials Minerals & Metals
(IOM3) to learn from the Judges which one of
them was the winner of the 2012 Design
Innovation in Plastics Award sponsored by the
Horners, Bayer Material Science and IOM3.
Flexible Flat-Pack Clothing Hanger, a clothes
hanger with flexible arms that collapse and spring
back allowing the user to attach clothing via the
neck without taking the hanger from the rail or
undoing buttons. This is a completely original
plastics product that uses an integral mechanism
not seen before. Jamie has already applied for a
patent pending and wins £1000 plus a placement
at Bayer MaterialScience in Leverkusen, Germany.
The theme for the 2013 Award, ‘Saving Lives –
Design for Disaster Relief’, has just been
announced and further details will soon be
available on the Award website:
www.designinnovationplastics.org and also via
Twitter @designinplastic, which will post regular
updates nearer the time.
THE 2012 AWARDS
Winners of the Horners Award Trophy
The 2012 Awards were judged on 13th September
and the clear winner this year was a highly
innovative obstetric training device called The
Birthing Baby, developed jointly by Brightworks
Ltd and Limbs and Things Ltd.
The Birthing Baby is a new born baby mannequin
which is having a growing role in the training of
doctors, midwives and nurses and helps to
prevent adverse outcomes in childbirth. Training
using The Birthing Baby helps eliminate confusion
in roles and responsibilities, provides better
structure and coordination to the performance of
key clinical tasks and improves organization and
support.
The head, body and limbs are made from RTV
Silicone rubber, ABS and water blown
polyurethane foam. It includes several realistic,
key anatomical features. The head is suitable to
practice forceps and suction deliveries and the
arms, legs and head articulate realistically. The
flexibility, hardness, density and weight
distribution of the skin, limbs and joints closely
replicate those of a real baby
Winners of the Bottlemakers Award
The winner of the 2012 Bottlemakers Award is
the Ecotainer from RPC Plenmeller. Judged to
show great advance in the design of anti 'glug'
pouring, the container optimised space,
combining light weight with positive safe stacking.
BUCKS & DOES SEPTEMBER 2012
Some thirteen years ago, Past-Master Bernard
Schaverien (now Emeritus), took up clay pigeon
shooting and found he thoroughly enjoyed it, as
did his wife Adele. At the time there were no
competitions that Adele could conveniently enter,
so she and Bernard dreamed up the idea of an
annual clay pigeon shooting competition to which
ladies were invited, to raise funds for the charity
of the Master of the day. And so, the Horners’
Bucks & Does charity shoot to be held at the
famous Bisley Shooting Grounds, was born.
Did it rain on Monday 24 September? or did it
really rain? We all know the song, “Mad dogs and
Englishmen go out in the midday sun”. There must
be a similar ditty for the 29 intrepid participants
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that ventured out in torrential, unremitting rain
for three hours to shoot 100 challenging targets .
The Master lead the way with the Ladies team,
joined by Flt. Lt. Alex Townsend from 27
Squadron, the Horners’ affiliated squadron.
Past Master Lynn Walters led his team with Flt Lt
Ian Fortune DFC.
The Butchers Company team were joined by
Charles Wilson father of our current Olympic Gold
Medallist and world record holder, Peter.
Hazeley Lea Clay Club (HLCC) and the Holloway
team, together with Flt Sgt Phil Waddington and
Sgt Mark Gamson, made up the remaining four
teams including Peter Wilson himself.
Despite the rain, the bonhomie was great.
There were the extra challenges of the “High
Tower”, “Hogs Moor” sequence, and the “Flurry”
all to compete for.
The Raffle was then drawn by the Master; the
Auction held (assisted by Peter Wilson), followed
by the results and prizes.
Top Lady shot -Liveryman Valanda Bone.
Top male shot – Flt Sgt Phil Waddington who
scored 67/80;
Top Team – HLCC;
Top High Tower - Ian and BCM shared with 9/10.
Hogs Moor sequence - Peter Wilson and BCM
shared 18/20.
Team Flush - the Holloway team with 96/100 (with
a little bit of help from Peter Wilson).
Peter Wilson and Valanda Bone
As ever, the return to the Club House signalled the
rain to stop, and the day to brighten up. We must
have had a month’s worth of rain that morning let
alone that day. It certainly didn’t dampen the
repartee, enthusiasm and atmosphere back at the
bar, complete with tall stories about this or that
stand, and targets hit or missed.
Peter Wilson and Flt Sgt Phil Waddington
Photos taken by Liveryman John Roll Pickering
show how wet we all were and despite all,
wearing smiles from ear to ear.
Thanks to Heather Longson for selling the Raffle
tickets that alone raised £450.
Toward the end of lunch, Liveryman Bob Creed
Miles thanked everyone for coming, and gave a
short resume about our four guests from 27
Squadron RAF.
Thanks go to Liveryman Bob Creed Miles for once
again organizing the event which ultimately raised
£3,230 for the Master’s Charity, Thrive.
Lynn Walters
The Ladies Team with Flt Lt Alex Townsend and Peter
Wilson
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VISIT TO 27 SQUADRON RAF SEPTEMBER
2012
A group of 32 Horners spent a very good day being
entertained at Odiham airfield by 27 Squadron.
This Chinook squadron is divided into three
operational flights A, B & C and HQ. C flight is
deployed in Afghanistan at present so we were
entertained by A & B flights. On this occasion,
unlike last year, we were able to enjoy some late
summer weather as we stood outside to watch an
impressive air display given by the Squadron.

Following the display we were treated to flights in
two groups around the local area. There followed
an excellent lunch in the Officers Mess the Master
presented the Redmile Horns to FS Dave Wray and
FS Phil Waddington.
FS Wray joined 27 Squadron in June 2010. In this
relatively short period FS Wray has had a huge
impact on Station. Already an experienced Unit
SERE Instructor (Survive Evade Resist Extract) he
immediately went to work to improve the
equipment and procedures used by Odiham’s
aircrew. He has employed his experience, intellect
and impressive work ethic to the task with no
small amount of determination to make some
significant leaps forward. This work undoubtedly
improves the survivability and recovery chances of
any Chinook crew member finding themselves on
the ground in a hostile environment.
Praised for his efforts by the Joint Helicopter
command and named personally for his
contribution, several key pieces of equipment are
now in service due to his efforts. An example of
this is the crewmen face mask used to protect the
face during desert landings, this capability will
deploy later this month with 27 Squadron A Flight.
For outstanding work to improve the SERE
equipment and training for the Chinook wing FS
Wray is awarded the first Redmile Horn.
The Master presents a Redmile Horn to FS Dave
Wray
The second recipient was FS Phil Waddington.
Unlike FS Wray he has been around for a long
time. He joined the RAF in 1987 and initially
served on the Puma in Northern Ireland, before
converting to the Chinook in 1994. Following a
brief period as an instructor at Shawbury in 2005
he returned once more to 27 Squadron. With over
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4000 hours on Chinook and a total of 6800 hours
on helicopters FS Waddington remains as
enthusiastic today as he was 25 years ago.
His selfless dedication to the Squadron, putting
the training of its personnel before his own
requirements marks him out as an exceptional
individual. Not only training the crewmen on his
own flight he regularly assists with training across
the Chinook Wing, and is the first to volunteer for
all duties. For his dedication to the service,
commitment to the Squadron and willingness to
always put others before himself makes him an
outstanding SNCO and a worthy recipient of the
second Redmile Horn.
The Horners gather by a Chinook
Our thanks go to all at 27 Squadron for organising
a highly successful day.
HORN – AN EVERYDAY PLASTIC
EXHIBITION OF HORN AT LONDON
METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
A large selection of the Company’s horn artefacts
was on display at an exhibition at London
Metropolitan University’s Frederick Parker Gallery
in London’s Commercial Road.
The exhibition was entitled Horn: an Everyday
Plastic, in order to reflect the history of horn and
plastic materials in our everyday and personal
lives. It shows that horn was used as an everyday
material for everyday objects long before these
objects were produced in plastic.
Much of the Horners’ Collection was on view
along with examples of early plastics from private
collections. Also on display were items of
jewellery containing horn, designed by students
from London Metropolitan University - including

the winning entries of the Horners Jewellery
Design Award for the last three years
The exhibition opened on 10th July and the
success and demand to see the exhibition lead to
it continuing until 5 th September, beyond the
original closing date of 17 th August.
The Masters addressing the assembled throng
Horners admiring the Horn Artefacts
A splendid display case with a variety of Horn items
TED LAWRENCE AND HIS OUTSTANDING
LEGACY
Ted (Arthur Edward) Lawrence was born on 16
May 1912 in London. He qualified as a quantity
surveyor and joined his family firm in the City. He
served during the war building military aircraft
runways in Suffolk and Essex, including Stansted.
He never married as his stammer, which he largely
overcame in later life, destroyed his confidence
but he was a kind and friendly gentleman and very
devoted to the Horners. He was a Liveryman from
1975 and attended several of our functions as long
as he was able to cope with the journey.
For the latter years, during which I knew more of
him, he was partly dependent on a close family
friend, Peter "PJ" Cooper (a Liveryman from 2002),
who with his wife Jan frequently visited him and
took him on holiday. PJ is Executor of Ted's Will.
After retirement, Ted moved to a luxurious flat
with sea views in Eastbourne. He later regretted
this as he outlived his local friends which left him
isolated. My wife Mary, sometimes accompanied
by me, visited him regularly. On one of these
occasions our elderly Wimbledon friend, who
holidayed in Eastbourne, joined us for lunch at
Ted's invitation - see photograph taken on the
occasion of the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
On one such occasion in the mid 1990s, we
discussed with Ted a substantial legacy tied to City
schools. Mary and I tried to prevent too close a tie
but did not succeed then or later - and were
fearful that too much pressure would lose the
legacy completely. John Holt (who was Clerk
before Raymond) whom I asked to visit Ted in
order to fill in the required details as he lived
much nearer, was no more successful in loosening
the tie. He assured Ted that the Trustees would
be members of the Court.
We have now been delighted to receive £600,000,
the interest on which is to be used to provide
annual book prizes to the 4 schools (City of
London School, City of London Freemen's School,
City of London School for Girls and the Guildhall
School of Music and Drama) and the balance for
partial scholarships to the first three. These
benefits are to be known as "The Edward Charles
Lawrence Horners Award" for the first two schools
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and "The Rose Lawrence Horners Award" for the
other two, in memory of Ted's parents.
Ted died in December 2010 in an Essex home to
which PJ had recently moved him as he
approached his centenary. Mary, I and David
Oxley joined PJ and his family at Ted's Memorial
Service in Coggeshall in January 2011.
Eric M Hunt with advice from Ray Anstis
IN MEMORIAM
Richard Henry Chambers, DMS, FiMMM,
MRSC
Dick Chambers was born in Greenwich on 12
September 1931. He went to Colfe's Grammar
School and became a Laboratory Assistant at
Telcon Plastics where he spent much of his career.
He studied at evening classes for an HNC in
Chemistry at what was then Dartford Technical
College, and for the Associateship of the Plastics
Institute at the National College of Rubber
Technology (now London Metropolitan
University).
At Telcon he progressed to the position of Chief
Chemist and developed coating powders as a
substitute for paint. In the late 1980s Dick left to
join a powder coating company as Technical
Manager but when that folded he joined Cannock
School in Orpington as Science Master and then
retired for good.
He was Chairman of the London Section of the
Plastics and Rubber Institute, he served on the
Institute Council, on the Industry Benevolent Fund
as a Trustee and Treasurer for forty years
throughout the mergers with the Institution of the
Rubber Industry and later the Institute of
Materials. He was a Trustee of the Members
Benevolent Trust until July of this year when his
health began to decline. He was Chairman of a
British Standards Institute Committee, of two
International Standards Committees, and author
of numerous BSI and ISO standards. He served
also on the Committee of the Plastics’ Historical
Society.
His interests were many and varied. He was a
member of several societies connected with his
old school. He developed an interest in
astronomy at the age of 11. In 1961 he was
instrumental in setting up the Crayford Manor
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House Astronomical Society and a year later he
joined the British Astronomical Association of
which he was a keen supporter. He taught
astronomy for many years at evening classes.
Dick became a Liveryman of the Worshipful
Company of Horners in July 1980, sponsored by
the late Senior Past Master Clifford Welch and the
late Past Master Harold Wilson (MD of Telcon
Plastics). Dick attended many social events, when
he wasn't travelling the world observing eclipses.
Dick came to the Horners Exhibition at London
Met in September and presented the Horners with
a small collection of Gutta Percha mouldings,
some of which were early samples he had made.
They are now at MoDiP. Earlier this year he made
a most generous donation to the Horners General
Charity fund. His last appearance at a Horners
event was at the Election of the Lord Mayor and
lunch at Stationer's Hall in October this year.
Richard Henry Chambers died 21st November
2012 aged 81. He had a sister and two brothers,
one being his twin who was killed in an air
accident whilst doing National Service in 1951. He
leaves a niece in this country and a nephew in
Canada.
Sir Wilfred Newton CBE
Liveryman Sir Wilfred Newton passed away in
November 2012 at the age of 83.
Born in South Africa, he had a long and
distinguished career, particularly with the Hong
Kong Mass Transit Railway and the London
Underground.
He was admitted to the Livery in February 1977.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lady Felicity
Newton and two sons and two daughters.
THE MASTER’S CHARITY 2013
The Behçets Syndrome Society
The Behçets Syndrome Society has been
established as a charity for over 25 years and
represents Behçets Patients and their carers.
Equally important they exist for those not yet
diagnosed with Behçets and those who think they
may have Behçets. Behçets is considered a rare
disease in the UK and rare diseases are often
misunderstood and are quite the orphans of the

NHS. For the undiagnosed Behçets Patient this can
be a disaster, jeopardising sight, digestive tract
and even life itself.What is Behçet's disease?
Behçets disease is a rare, chronic, lifelong disorder
that involves inflammation of blood vessels
throughout the body. It is a multisystem disease; it
may involve all organs and affect the central
nervous system, causing memory loss and
impaired speech, balance and movement and
symptoms of Behçet’s always tend to include
recurrent oral and genital ulcers, and eye
inflammation. The effects of the disease may
include blindness, stroke, swelling of the spinal
cord, and intestinal complications. Behçet’s tends
to come and go in a series of attacks (‘flare-ups’)
throughout life, however for those diagnosed at a
young age life expectancy can be greatly reduced.
Although Behçet’s disease is considered incurable
at present, incurable does not mean untreatable.
There are several ways in which the immune
system can be suppressed to an appropriate level
to reduce the extra inflammation, and this
suppresses the symptoms.
What is a rare disease?
A disease is defined as rare when it affects less
than 1 in 2,000 citizens.
No-one knows for sure how many people with
Behçet’s disease there are in the UK, but it is
estimated that there are about 1 in 100,000 - that
is, about 1000 people.
The rare disease patient is the orphan of health
systems, often without diagnosis, without
treatment, without research, therefore without
reason to hope.
Rare diseases are life-threatening or chronically
debilitating diseases with a low prevalence and a
high level of complexity.
Patients with very rare diseases and their families
are particularly isolated and vulnerable. The life
expectancy of rare disease patients is significantly
reduced and many have disabilities that become a
source of discrimination and reduce or destroy
educational, professional or social opportunities.
Research on rare diseases is scarce.
Children with Behçets
It may be a surprising statement but clinicians and
experts have no idea how many children have
Behçets in the UK, neither does the Society, our
best guess is 40 to 50. Children (under 18) who
have Behçets tend to suffer greatly with lack of
diagnosis and lack of treatment (there are no
licenced drugs for Behçets in the UK). The
inexperienced doctor is reluctant to treat a young
patient who exihibit Behcet symptoms and often
they can be hospitalised under observation for
weeks with little or no medication at all. The
Society would like to complete research into the
number and location of young Behçets patients
and the British Paediatric Rheumatology Group
are experienced at carrying out this type of work
and have graduates who can over a 12 to 15
month period attempt to gain the information we
need to both highlight the numbers and express
concerns over treatment. This work is estimated
to cost £15,000 and would cover the whole UK
resulting in a clear picture of numbers, location
and treatment, information invaluable to our new
centres of excellence (London Birmingham and
Liverpool) and to the patients themselves who can
look forward to more rapid diagnosis and early
treatment.
Five Patient Concerns
Following are the 5 main concerns of patients who
are Behçets sufferers and sum up the difficulties
encountered in A) getting a diagnosis and B)
dealing with the disease once it takes a hold.
There are many unusual symptoms that appear
over a period of time and maybe not appear all
together; this leads to problems with diagnosis.
The GP is the first port of call and most have never
dealt with a patient with Behcets. There is no
diagnostic test for Behçet's.
The sufferer doesn't always look ill. However the
person can have ulcers of the mouth, legs,
genitals, swollen joints, severe and continuous
headaches and many other debilitating symptoms.
They have overwhelming fatigue and feel really ill;
they find it difficult to function properly on a day
to day basis. A lot of serious complications can
occur with the illness, for example, if untreated,
blindness can occur very quickly and other serious
health problems are a distinct prospect.
Patients can very quickly feel isolated and lonely
when dealing with this illness. They feel
overwhelmed. They can lose their confidence,
their job, their income, and any relationship they
had; they can become dependent on benefits that
are difficult to obtain because of the intermittent
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nature of the flare ups. Quote “Your whole way of
life for you and your family is disrupted and
changed forever.”
There are so few doctors who specialise in the
illness, which means they may have to see many
specialists in different Hospitals and in different
areas depending on their symptoms -
Ophthalmologist, Dermatologist, Neurologist,
Rheumatologist, Gynaecologist, Immunologist,
Urologist etc... Referrals to these specialists are
difficult to obtain and in some cases there is a
postcode lottery for drugs that control the
condition.
There is currently no cure, but if patients are lucky
to get a diagnosis and see the correct Doctor then
they are given powerful drugs for the rest of their
life that hopefully control their symptoms, but
that can have serious side effects. What one
patient can tolerate and feel better using, another
patient may reject. Quote “You feel like a guinea
pig, my illness has flares and I feel unwell for long
periods of time.”
departments. Her dedication to work and college
in the face of internal and external pressures
deserves the highest commendation.”
John Holton, Strategy Director at Cogent SSC said,
"I am delighted that Amy was selected as the
recipient of this award, she is a talented,
hardworking individual who provides an excellent
example of the benefits of apprenticeships to the
employer and the employee, not just in the
Polymer industry but across all industries. It is also
heartening to see ROSTI UK’s commitment to
developing young people on the job.”
The award was presented by Past Master Colin
Richards.
COGENT SSC ANNOUNCES THE
WINNER OF THE WORSHIPFUL
COMPANY OF HORNERS AND GOLD
STANDARD POLYMER APPRENTICE OF
THE YEAR AWARD 2012.
Amy Louise Keenan is the winner of the first
Horners and Cogent Gold Standard Polymer
Apprentice of the Year award.
Amy, an 18 year old Quality Process Technician at
ROSTI UK, was nominated for the award by her
employer. Amy has obtained excellent grades at
Scottish Standard and Higher examinations.
She chose to become an Apprentice Toolmaker
which was subsequently raised to a Quality
Engineering apprenticeship by the East Kilbride
Group Training Association, a specialist provider to
the engineering industry.
In a year off the job at Langside College, Amy
received an outstanding award for achievement in
engineering and was top of her class in the
National Certificate Course in Engineering.
Her Senior Manager, John Savage comments,
“Amy demonstrates maturity beyond her age, and
is a model employee respected by all other
Amy Keenan receives her award
Amy Keenan’s Own Words
After completing the application form for the
award I was thrilled to have been short listed and
was asked to meet with Ralph McNeill for a short
interview. Ralph came to Rosti to interview me on
Monday 14 th January, and though I was a little
nervous as I was not sure what to expect, we
spent about two hours discussing everything I had
written in the application- so I had nothing to
worry about. We talked about going on to
university/further education and I was asked a few
technical questions relating to my time in the
toolroom within the factory.
The following evening, the 15 th of January, I
received a phone call from Kenny McIntosh the
Technical Manager at Rosti UK Ltd and he
informed and congratulated me on winning the
Horner’s/Cogent Gold Polymer Apprentice of the
Year Award. I was ecstatic. After coming off the
phone to Kenny I literally ran through to my
parents and told them the great news. As I
suspected they were as excited as me and soon
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my entire extended family and pretty much the
whole of East Kilbride knew of my achievement!
The award organisers kindly allowed me to have
two guests attend the award ceremony and this
allowed me to have one of my parents there as
well as my manager. Both my parents travelled to
London on Monday 4 th February by train -we
organised the trip so they would be staying at the
same hotel as us. The morning of the ceremony
flowed perfectly from getting up at 4am, travelling
to the airport, to having a cup of tea before flying
down to London. We jumped on the DLR to our
hotel; I changed into my outfit for the day and
made the short walk over to Tallow Chandlers Hall
for the doors opening at 10am. We were not
rushed at any point and the closer we got to the
ceremony the more excited we all got. I wasn’t
sure what to expect for the ceremony but I knew
it would be a lovely day regardless; it turned out
to be a perfect day! We arrived at the Livery Hall
and were taken upstairs to the hall the ceremony
was being held in, the hall is beautiful but so was
the whole building! Once upstairs Court Assistant
and Chairman of the Polymer Committee Clive
Thompson approached us and informed me of the
agenda for the ceremony. Having Clive explain
everything eased the nerves I had started to feel.
He also told us about the Tallow Chandlers Hall
and some of the other Livery Halls throughout
London. The ceremony was beautiful and very
interesting; when I was called up to the front of
the room Clive gave everyone a summary of my
qualifications and achievements and what I do at
Rosti. Colin Richards Past Master Horner then
charged me and I received my certificate from
Sheriff Nigel Pullman. The rest of the ceremony
continued in this same fashion and it was brilliant
hearing about other Apprentice’s, Journeymen
and Masters.
Once the ceremony was finished all award
winners and Masters made their way upstairs for
some photos and then I was back down for some
lunch. This was a great chance to speak with Colin
and Clive some more about the Horner’s role in
the plastic industry, I also met John Holton
Strategy Director at Cogent. Overall it was a
surreal experience and I feel honoured to have
been select as the winner of this prestigious
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award. It truly was a perfect day and it was lovely
meeting Colin, Clive and John.
NOGGIN AND NATTER
On September 18 th a party of Horners and their
guests assembled at Davy’s Woolgate Wine Bar
close to the Guildhall for a Noggin and Natter.
The location provided the opportunity to visit the
Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker Exhibition in
the Guidhall Art Gallery which showcased the
collections held by London’s livery companies,
which are not usually on view to the public The
display included some items from the Horners’
collection.
We were joined at Davy’s by members of 27
Squadron RAF and all present enjoyed a most
convivial evening.
HORNERS’ GOLF SOCIETY
2012 was a mixed year for the Horners Golf
Society but two notable victories were recorded.
We were winners of the Horners’ Trophy at
Ashridge in June our team being Jack Bunyer
(Captain), Anthony McLelland, Philip Marchant
and Ed Weeks.
We were also victorious in the annual challenge
match against the Actuaries in July at Burnham
Beeches Golf Club. The successful Horners team
was Past Master Miles Baird (Captain for the day),
Deputy Master Colin Richards, Richard Graham,

Anthony McLelland, Philip Marchant and John
MacCabe.
Past Master David Williams presents the Horners
Trophy to Team Captain Jack Bunyer.
In October 8 members of the Society, 7 of whom
were accompanied by their wives, travelled to La
Cala de Mijas near Malaga for the Simon Baldwin-
Purry Annual Horners Challenge. Three days of
golf included a match against the local Probus Golf
Society with whom we all had dinner on the final
evening at the Hotel Tamisa Golf.
The winner of the coveted trophy was Past Master
David Williams. Jack Bunyer thanked Simon for his
assistance and support in organising the event.
6 June – Horners vs Information Technologists
6 June - Horners vs Actuaries
17 June - Pewterers’ Interlivery Golf Challenge
25 June - Horners’ Trophy
26 June - Horners vs Loriners
2 July – Horners vs Marketors
5 July – Tallow Chandlers Newson Smith Golf Day
25 July - Ray Jeffs Cup – Interlivery Charity Day
10 September – Fuellers Golf Day
19 September – Horners Golf Society Tyrells Wood
26 September – THRIVE Charity Golf Day
16 -20 October – A four night visit to Mijas, Spain
in association with Honorary Court Assistant
Simon Baldwin-Purry.
8 November – Horners vs Barber-Surgeons
If you are interested in playing in any of these
matches please contact Past Master Colin Richards
at colin.t.richards@btinternet.com ; Phone: 01372
452320 : Mobile: 07967 560563 - please do not delay
as places are already filling up.
VISIT TO THE WALLACE COLLECTION
In January a party of Horners visited Hertford
House in Manchester Square to view the Wallace
Collection which holds one of the most important
collections of French furniture in the world including
pieces of Boulle furniture which have horn as a
component part.
Our guided tour included a visit to the Arms and
Armour section to view items of horn including the
Horn of St Hubert which is unquestionably the
most important decorated horn in the collection.
It was bought by Sir Richard Wallace in 1879 and is
one of the greatest surviving examples of the
patronage of the wealthy Dukes of Burgundy.
Past Master David Williams receives the trophy from
Honorary Court Assistant Simon Baldwin-Purry
The Society’s first event of the current year was
the Annual Dinner which was held at the National
Liberal Club on 29 th January 2013 and attended by
a party of 30 members and their guests. In the
ongoing traditions of the Society there is a full
programme of matches and events during the
course of 2013
22 April – Horners’ Golf Society Swinley Forest
!6 May – Prince Arthur Cup at Walton Heath
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Horn of St.Hubert

CYCLING FOR THE MASTER’S CHARITY
Last year Past Master David Williams decided to
start cycling in order to help improve his general
fitness and perhaps lose a little weight! By his own
admission he hasn’t been that successful to date
but he remains determined.
Through his business connections in South Africa
he has been persuaded by some of his "younger"
colleagues there take part in the annual Cape
Argus Cycle Tour which covers a route around
Table Mountain and down to Cape Point, a
distance of 109 kilometres, just over 69 miles.
Having taken this bold decision David is seeking
sponsorship from friends and contacts in aid of
the Master's Charity, the "Behçet’s Syndrome
Society".
NORMAN TULIP
In July 2009 Horners made a visit to Warnham
Deer Park on the estate of Jonathan and Caroline
Lucas and their family. During this visit we were
invited to come up with a name for one of the
stags and many entered the competition raising
£300 for the Master’s Charity. The name that
appealed to Jonathan the most was suggested by
our current Master, Keith Pinker – it was Norman
Tulip, the late Northumbrian stick dresser.
Norman Tulip is now aged 7 and is a quite
magnificent animal.
Norman Tulip – a very handsome stag
Past Master David Williams
Whilst it is appreciated many Horners will be
making donations direct to the Charity he hopes it
will be possible for an "extra push" to support him
in raising additional funds for the Master's Charity
through this event. Any Horner wishing to support
David can donate through his Just Giving page at
http://www.justgiving.com/David-Williams49
(Gift Aid is added to donations from UK taxpayers)
Alternatively donations can be made out to the
Horners Charity and sent to either David or Tony
Milhofer. "Cape Argus" should be written on the
reverse. Good luck David.
HORNERS DONATE £3000 TO MUDCHUTE
FARM
Mudchute Farm, the charity funded facility that
gives disabled and disadvantaged children a hands
on education into developing relationships
through the medium of birds and animals,
received a £3000 donation from the Horners.
The donation will help the farm to continue the
wonderful work carried out by its dedicated staff
and volunteers in improving the quality of life for
so many youngsters from the inner city and
surrounding areas.
Assistant Clerk Hugh Moss, together with
Liveryman John MacCabe, presented the cheque
to Margaret Tracey and members of her team,
congratulating them on their inspiring work that
benefits all ages from nursery to young adult, and
stating how well Mudchute Farm fitted the
charitable mission of the Horners.
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Hugh Moss hands over the cheque
Andrew David BENNION
David Charles JUKES
FROM OUR COURT CORRESPONDENT
COURT MEETING 21 st JUNE 2012
Past Master Jeremy Spofforth was congratulated
by The Master on succeeding the late Honorary
Assistant Basil Leverton as "Father of the
Company".
Stephen Henderson, was installed as our new
Beadle.
ADMISSIONS JUNE COURT 2012
TO THE FREEDOM
George Johan van der STERREN
Sponsor : Liveryman Marjan SHEPHERD-AUPING
John FOSTER-POWELL
Sponsor : Liveryman David CHITTY
TO THE LIVERY
Robert Lovejoy QUARSHIE
Sponsor: Past Master Colin RICHARDS
Sarah Elizabeth PARKER
TO THE LIVERY
Andrew John TINKER
Sponsor: Past Master Colin RICHARDS
Stuart Colin PATRICK
Sponsor: Liveryman Edward WEEKS
Rodney Reginald BILLINGTON
Sponsor: Liveryman Timothy BECKER
ADMISSIONS DECEMBER COURT 2012
TO THE FREEDOM
David Charles JUKES
Sponsor : Liveryman Edward WEEKS
Andrew David BENNION
Sponsor : Liveryman Edward WEEKS
Sarah Elizabeth PARKER
Sponsor : The Master, Georgina Rowland SCOTT
Andrew John TINKER
Stuart Colin PATRICK
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Editor’s Footnote
My thanks go to all those who have contributed
articles and to David Oxley, Mary Hunt and John
Roll Pickering for their photographs. Articles for
future editions are always most welcome.
John MacCabe
Rodney BILLINGTON
ADMISSIONS FEBRUARY COURT 2013
HONORARY FREEDOM
Alison Susan GREEN
By Resolution of the Court
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL HORNERS
ANNUAL BANQUET 2013
Due to circumstances beyond our control it has
been necessary to change the date of this year’s
Annual Banquet at the Mansion House. Please
note that the Banquet will now take place on
Monday 21 st October 2013 and not on Thursday
4 th October 2013 as originally planned.
PICTURE GALLERY
TO THE LIVERY
Stephen Edward HUNT
Sponsor : Court Assistant Peter DAVIS
Hugh SMITH
Sponsor : Past Master Colin RICHARDS
FUTURE EVENTS IN 2013
During the remainder of his year in office the
Master will welcome Horners and their guests at
the following events :
24 th – 28 th April : Master’s weekend in Amalfi
22 nd May : Inter-Livery Clay Pigeon Shoot
30 th May: Master’s Charity Event and Dinner
24 th June : Election of Sheriffs and Luncheon
23 rd July : Visit to Royal Military Academy
Sandhurst
23 rd September : Bucks & Does Inter-Livery Clay
Pigeon Shoot
24 th September : City Walk and Noggin & Natter
30 th September : Election of Lord Mayor and
Luncheon
21 st October : Annual Banquet in the Mansion
House
19 th November: Ralph Anderson Lecture and
Supper
19 th December: Carol Service in St James
Garlickhythe and Supper
The New Master, Deputy Master, Wardens and their
spouses together with the Clerk after the Installation
Court Assistant Mike Birrell shares a joke with
Sir Michael and Lady Bear at the Annual Banquet
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The Master and Sir Michael Bear with the Narwahl
Horn
Wallace Collection – wooden saddle with staghorn
Inlay
Honorary Court Assistant Simon Baldwin-Purry
splendidly attired as ever
Wallace Collection – display of swords with horn
handles
Cheers from Mrs Gaynor Richards
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Stables at Ightham Mote House
The Upper Warden Keith Pinker greets Sir Michael
Bear at the Banquet
Past Master Ray Anstis in the Dog House at Ightham
Mote House
The Master with Past Master Iain McColl and
members of 1349 (Woking) Squadron ATC
The Mijas Golfers before teeing off on the America
Course
Our Clerk during the visit to 27 Squadron RAF
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