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
Latest News
Here you will find news about the Carmen company, transport and logistics, and related industries.
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Members’ Area available
The Members' Area is now available. Sorry for the delay. Not all features are available yet but more will appear over the next few days and weeks. You are able to update the contact details the Office holds for you. If you are a Carmen and you have not registered in the Members' Area, you can do so in the Members' Area. Please visit the site and have a look. … [Read more...] about Members’ Area available
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