Prof Philip Thomas became Master of the Scientific Instrument Makers on 20 October 2022. See below for his thoughts on the last few years and his Admission Court Dinner.
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Another Floating Livery Event
The WCSIM own two vintage cutters, which we enter, in various events on the Thames throughout the year, such as The Tudor Pull and The Great River Race.
The first floating Four Liveries Event – hosted by Lightmongers
On an unseasonably balmy 13th October, four livery companies took to the Thames to sail under the nine London bridges that have been lit up as part of the Illuminated River Project – the longest art installation in the world.
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Past Master David Anthony Wallis 1932-2022 Obituary
David was Master in 1995 having become a Liveryman in 1977. He died on 7 August 2022.
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Reflections Flotilla
On Saturday night the 24th September, the Thames Festival put on a poignant Reflection in honour of our late Queen.
Sheep Drive 25 September 2022
On Sunday 25th September, Liveryman Dr Alessandro Raimondo exercised his right as a Freeman of the City to take sheep across London Bridge. The weather was fortunately kind, and Alessandro and his wife Clara and son Efrem had a wonderful time. The photo shows Alessandro wearing his Livery Badge.
Was he able to meet and chat with Mistress Bo-Peep who apparently was also there?
WCSIM Webinar – Harry Singer Laboratory Robotics + Synthetic Biology
Harry Singer is the CEO of Singer Instruments, headquartered in the UK, with satellite offices in California and Singapore, and representation in five continents. Singer collaborate with SynCTI, SynbiCITE, and clients like NASA, Carlsberg, BP and professors at the top 30 universities in the World. To see his presentation click here and use Passcode: !4Pup$?M
Aerosol spread of disease and its prevention
An Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) webinar. Regster here for 26 October 2022 1200-1400.
Apprentice Gabrielle Feenan wins brief description prize
Earlier this year the Freeman and Apprentice Wardens conducted a survey of younger members. We received many good suggestions on how to briefly describe the company and Gabrielle’s contribution won the approval of the Membership Development and Promotion Committee. Click on the link below to read.
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Liveryman Dr Tom Davis’ company Oxford Sigma update
Oxford Sigma hosts university students Lauren Mentiply and Alistair Darnton for the
UKAEA Fusion Industry Programme Summer Placement Scheme
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