It is with great sadness that we inform you that, following an accident, on the 17th of November, one of our young Liverymen Alfred (Alfie) Hyatt has passed away. He leaves a wife Tina and three young children. Alfie was the son of Liveryman Jimmy Hyatt who many of you will know. The Master and Consort will attend the funeral with other members of the Company at the Church of … [Read more...] about In memory – Liveryman Alfie Hyatt
Installation
Carmen and their guests witnessed our new Master Nicholas Kenneth Laister, ‘Nick”, Senior Warden, Andrew Turner and Junior Warden, make their pledge at St Stephen Walbrook on the 20th October 2021. The Master Carman, Peter Cordrey, and Carman Consort, his wife Carol, led the procession following the Standard Bearer and Beadle from Grocers Hall to the combined installation … [Read more...] about Installation
Welcome
Carmen and their guests witnessed our new Master, Nicholas Kenneth Laister ("Nick"); Senior Warden, Andrew Turner; and Junior Warden, Iain Golder, make their pledge at St Stephen Walbrook on the 20th October 2021. We also warmly welcomed: Court Assistants Allison Kemp and Vince Dignam who attended their first court meeting on installation day. Our newest Carmen members who … [Read more...] about Welcome
And the winner is ?
The winners of two Carmen Awards, Sonya Byers and Liveryman Clive Warcup MBE, were presented with their awards by our new Master, Nick Laister, at the Installation lunch. Sonya Byers CEO of and representing Women in Transport, founder and director of Shadowcast Consulting since 2013, was presented with the Carmen 2020 special award for her inspirational work and making a … [Read more...] about And the winner is ?
Benevolent trust in action.
£102,500 A staggering amount of money paid out in grants. £25,000.00 donated to help build a speech and language room. £24,000.00 donated to help young people into work. Only possible with your help. 25k over two years to Aldgate School to assist with the cost of building a speech and language room for the benefit of students. The Trust has met the cost of 300 secondary … [Read more...] about Benevolent trust in action.
Education
The Carmen are about to start on a programme of educating students from the London area about transport and logistics, the history of London and the role of a livery company, on behalf of the Carmen Heritage Trust. To achieve our vision we have ordered two state of the art display screens, to assist with educating our future transport and logistics personnel. We will soon … [Read more...] about Education
Cart Marking 18 September 2021
Carmen celebrated the opportunity to meet together in person at the Cart Marking ceremony on Saturday 18 September in Guildhall Yard. Normally held in July each year, this was the first time that the event could be staged since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. Although this year in the autumn, spectators were treated to a day of full sunshine; so much so that a number … [Read more...] about Cart Marking 18 September 2021
Mansion House Dinner 10 March 2020
Our Mansion House Banquet is the highlight of the Carmen’s year. Members are formally greeted by the Master Carman, Consort, Wardens and their partners and gather in fellowship for a drinks reception before dining in the splendour of the Egyptian Hall, a grand room seating up to 350, accompanied by music. At this event we showcase our transport awards which cover many aspects … [Read more...] about Mansion House Dinner 10 March 2020
Cart Marking
TRANSPORT THROUGH THE AGES Our next Cart Marking Ceremony is on Saturday 10th July 2021 starting from Smithfield Market at 10:30 in Guildhall Yard in the heart of the City of London. Cart Marking is free spectator event and the second largest in the city of London after The Lord Mayor’s Show. You will see a selection of some of the most interesting and finest vehicles … [Read more...] about Cart Marking
Court Partners Dinner 25 September 2019
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Carmen Charity Golf Day 5 September 2019
The Annual Golf Day in usually in early September and is open to all Carmen and their guests. It is always a relaxed and enjoyable day. The Bruce Owen Memorial Charity Golf Day is held in alternate years, usually during September. In 2019 it was combined with the Carmen's Annual Golf Day, held at Cuddington Golf Club in Surrey on 5th September. The 2019 winning team was … [Read more...] about Carmen Charity Golf Day 5 September 2019