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December 2025
Usual Suspects Revealed at Members' Xmas lunch
10 DECEMBER 2025
The Master asked them to stand and show themselves at the Christmas Lunch. Guests applauded their contributions leading to the award of the CPI Paper Gold medal and BPIF Award for Outstanding Contribution to Liveryman Robert McClements. His guests included heavy-weights from the world of print, Jon Bailey CEO Precision Proco, Liverymen Charles Jarrold CEO BPIF and Richard Walker, Former MD Harlow Printing, James Buffoni MD of Ryedale Group and Jack Harrison MD Harlow Solutions.
Robert McClements said, “This was a very special occasion where I could show my appreciation for all concerned - lined up this time more fittingly in front of the Caxton window.”
Notes to Editors
CPI is the leading trade association representing the UK’s Paper-based Industries, comprising paper and board manufacturers and converters, corrugated packaging producers, makers of soft tissue papers, and collectors of paper for recycling. CPI represents an industry with an aggregate annual turnover of £15 billion, with 56,000 direct and a further 59,000 indirect employees.
The Paper Gold Medal is regarded as the industry’s most prestigious individual honour. Established in the late 1960s, this award is presented to a person who has demonstrated excellence and dedication well beyond their day-to-day role, making a lasting and unique contribution to the broader UK’s Paper-based Industries.
Admission to Freedom - December 2nd 2025
2 DECEMBER 2025
At the Master & Wardens meeting on Tuesday the 2nd December 2025, the Master, Doug Wills admitted seven new Freeman by Redemption
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Cloathing Ceremony 2nd December 2025
2 DECEMBER 2025
At the Court meeting on the 2nd December 2025 the Master cloathed six new Liveryman. (L-R)
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Cloathing Ceremony 2nd December 2025
2 DECEMBER 2025
At the Court meeting on the 2nd December 2025 the Master cloathed six new Liveryman. (L-R)
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A great finale to a year of Stationers literary events
26 NOVEMBER 2025
Liveryman Jon Drori held the packed upper room of Ye Olde Watling pub in the City spellbound with stories about the characters that made up his latest book, The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of. They were, of course, all plant life!
St Ceciliatide Concert 2025
25 NOVEMBER 2025
A joint event coordinated by Help Musicians and the Musicians Company in aid of Help Musicians ( formerly the Musicians Benevolent Fund ) was planned as part of our joint celebrations for St Cecilia, the patron saint of Musicians. Underneath our 1890 stained glass window of St Cecilia an array of world class musicians came together compèred by Katie Derham bringing her relaxed Classic FM and BBC Proms style to the gala evening. A number of the performers had benefitted from the charity’s support when early in their careers and spoke movingly, in conversation, about its importance as today’s young aspiring musicians lack the financial provision that they had. A wonderful
programme from:
Susan Bullock CBE, soprano
Madeleine Mitchell, violin (accompanied by Gordon MacKay)
Joanna MacGregor, CBE, piano
Malcolm Martineau OBE, piano accompanist
Photos displayed of the recent Cloathing of Queen Camilla
24 NOVEMBER 2025
Admission to Freedom - Monday 17th November 2025
17 NOVEMBER 2025
At the Master & Wardens meeting on Monday 17th November 2025, the Master, Doug Wills admitted ten new Freeman by Redemption
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Admission to Freedom 17th November 2025
17 NOVEMBER 2025
At the Master & Wardens meeting on Monday 17th November 2025, the Master, Doug Wills admitted eleven new Freeman by Redemption (Bursary Recipients)
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Trip to Buckingham Palace
3 NOVEMBER 2025
On Monday 27th October, the Hall Team were called upon to make a special delivery.
Nathan Stanfield and Bradley Drake had the honour of delivering one of the two framed declarations which Her Majesty The Queen had signed during her visit back in July. Most deliveries to Buckingham Palace are to the side door on Buckingham Palace Road, but on this occasion we were invited to enter through the Privy Purse door, effectively the front door of the palace, through which official guests are welcomed.
At 2pm, Nathan & Bradley, dressed in their finest, presented themselves to the police officers at the North Centre Gate, and then proceeded across the forecourt. Says Nathan "It was surreal, walking up to one of the most famous buildings in the world whilst being watched by hundreds of tourists, an absolutely magic moment!" Once inside, they were met by Her Majesty’s Press Secretary and the Declaration handed over. Bradley certainly savoured the moment "Just to be inside the Palace in amazing, not something I thought would ever happen". Though only a brief visit, it was a real treat and something that will be such a special memory.
As for the other signed declaration, this will be used as the centrepiece of a new display, set on the wall in the link corridor, along with many photos from the day itself. Many happy memories to relive every time you pass by.
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Stationers’ Hall Garden wins 2025 Flowers in the City Award
24 OCTOBER 2025
The Worshipful Company of Gardeners awards the garden at Stationers' Hall gold certificate.
At a ceremony at Mansion House on Friday, 17th October, Stationers’ Hall was awarded the Livery Hall Trophy Award for Best Large Display by the Lady Mayoress and the Master Gardener, Alderman Robert Howard.
The Stationers’ gardener, Howard Sanderson, received the award on behalf of the Company, which now has pride of place in Stationers’ Hall.
Congratulations and thank you to the Gardeners' Company for this honour and our thanks to Howard Sanderson and his team for keeping our garden looking beautiful throughout the year
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Admission to Freedom 20th October 2025
20 OCTOBER 2025
At the Master & Wardens meeting on Monday 20th October 2025, the Master, Doug Wills admitted six new Freeman by Redemption and one new member by Servitude.
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