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The Glovers' Annual Awards Lunch this year was hot in many ways!  The weather might have been a steamy 30C but luckily the Plaisterers Livery Hall helped us keep our cool. The other hot items...

69 Glovers gathered in Naples for the Master's Weekend led by the Master and Mistress Mike and Karyn.  And what a weekend it was. Staying in a hotel on the historic waterfront gazing across to...

Once again, the week before this major event was spent anxiously watching the weather. In previous years, the concern had been whether it would rain. This year, however, the south of England was...

On 13th May 2026 almost eighty Glovers and guests made their way to the south coast for the final instalment of the Master’s tribute to his hero Admiral Nelson, and to Nelson’s most valiant...

The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London was pleased to install Mike Dodd as new Master Glover on November 4th. The ceremony took place at the Livery Church of St Margaret Lothbury and was...

Master Glover, Alastair Collett was delighted to present the prestigious Golden Glove Award to Nate Macabaug for his innovative design and work with Koalaa Sleeve - an innovative, affordable...

The Glovers’ Annual Student Design Competition Awards presentation and lunch took place this year (July 2) at Drapers Hall, London with guest of honour the doyenne of fashion,  Dame Zandra...

The Worshipful Company of Glovers of London went ahead with their annual Carol service with some amazing technological innovations. For the first time in our history we had a remote Carol Service...

One reason why our own Carol Service was moved from 8th December was to allow our members to attend the Lord Mayor`s Service on that day. However, the disadvantage with such large virtual events is...

The Glovers once again took part in the annual Inter Livery pancake race in Guildhall Yard on 25th February. On this occasion they were also supported by an informal social gathering of 17 Glovers. ...

257 Liverymen and their guests gathered at St Margaret Lothbury for the annual Installation Service and lunch at Drapers’ Hall. The guests were greeted by the Master, Roger De Courcey, and his wife...

Thames 21 is the voice of London’s waterways, working with communities to improve rivers and canals for people and wildlife to enjoy. They mobilise thousands of volunteers of all ages every year...

It was a bright October morning as a party of some 40 Glovers assembled for our visit to Strawberry Hill House. Any travel weariness was quickly swept away by the welcome sight of coffee and...

A visit to the Royal Navy Submarine Gosport was enjoyed by the Master and Mistress accompanied by 30 fellow Glovers. We were hosted by Rear Admiral Paul Hoddinott CB, OBE, whose Naval Career spanning...

On a cold winter’s afternoon on Thursday 1st March 2018, when most of the South East of England was engulfed with snow which even impacted the City of London and severely affected public transport,...

The Glovers 3rd Croquet Day was held at Sussex County Croquet Club on 16th September 2017. We were joined this year by two teams from the Cordwainers and one team from the Curriers, all of whom were...

We were met by Sara Raybould, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director of the London College of Music and taken to a Group room where Professor Simon Zagorski-Thomas told us about an exciting new...