- Diary 2001 - 2020
Worshipful Company of Basketmakers diary. Highlights, events and important dates for the coming year
Other Appointments
There are a number of honorary appointments made by the Court. These include
Honorary Chaplain
The Rev Canon Andrew Pearson acts as the Honorary Chaplain to the Company. Not only does he lead the annual Installation Service and Carol Service at our Guild Church of St Margaret Pattens but he is also available to all Members for spiritual consultation and advice.
Honorary Trade Advisor
Mrs. Mary Butcher acts as the Honorary Trade Advisor to the Company and as such attends at all Court meetings. She chairs the Trade committee and provides valuable advice to the Company on all issues affecting the basketmaking trade.
Honorary Almoner
Assistant Eric Graham acts as the Honorary Almoner to the Company and it is his role to keep in contact with all those Members who are ill or indisposed. He also likes to hear good news as well!
Honorary Archivist
Court Assistant Susan Jackson acts as the Company's Archivist, holding some of the records and documents. Many of the more ancient documents of the Company are now in the hands of the Guildhall Library who have specialised facilities for their safekeeping and storage. The day to day records of the Company are maintained by the Clerk.
The Beadle
Philip Wright has been Beadle to the Company for a number of years and his role is to act as Master of Ceremonies at all formal dinners, attend the Court meetings and introduce new Members to be admitted to the Company or clothed in the Livery of the Company and to attend the Prime Warden on official occasions when the Prime Warden is required to wear the Company's formal dress.
Honorary Chaplain
The Rev Canon Andrew Pearson acts as the Honorary Chaplain to the Company. Not only does he lead the annual Installation Service and Carol Service at our Guild Church of St Margaret Pattens but he is also available to all Members for spiritual consultation and advice.
Honorary Trade Advisor
Mrs. Mary Butcher acts as the Honorary Trade Advisor to the Company and as such attends at all Court meetings. She chairs the Trade committee and provides valuable advice to the Company on all issues affecting the basketmaking trade.
Honorary Almoner
Assistant Eric Graham acts as the Honorary Almoner to the Company and it is his role to keep in contact with all those Members who are ill or indisposed. He also likes to hear good news as well!
Honorary Archivist
Court Assistant Susan Jackson acts as the Company's Archivist, holding some of the records and documents. Many of the more ancient documents of the Company are now in the hands of the Guildhall Library who have specialised facilities for their safekeeping and storage. The day to day records of the Company are maintained by the Clerk.
The Beadle
Philip Wright has been Beadle to the Company for a number of years and his role is to act as Master of Ceremonies at all formal dinners, attend the Court meetings and introduce new Members to be admitted to the Company or clothed in the Livery of the Company and to attend the Prime Warden on official occasions when the Prime Warden is required to wear the Company's formal dress.
