The Worshipful Company of Carmen

The Worshipful Company of Carmen The Worshipful Company of Carmen

A City of London Livery Company

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Tickets are now available for the Installation and Re-Dedication Service and Lunch on 19 October 2026.Allison Kemp will ...
24/08/2026

Tickets are now available for the Installation and Re-Dedication Service and Lunch on 19 October 2026.

Allison Kemp will be installed as Master at a service at St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, followed by a reception and luncheon at the Honourable Artillery Company and the ceremonial hiring of a vehicle.

There are also a number of **sponsorship opportunities** available, from the reception itself to individual toasts, the Carpet Guard, photography and other elements of the day. Sponsors will receive recognition at the event and through Carmen communications.

If you or your organisation would like to find out more about supporting the Installation, or other Carmen events including the Joint Services Dinner and Cart Marking, please contact [email protected].

Book your tickets here:
https://thecarmen.co.uk/events/installation-and-re-dedication-service-and-lunch/

**Welcoming our newest Carmen**Congratulations to **Sally Foulger**, who was capped as a Freeman of the Worshipful Compa...
24/08/2026

**Welcoming our newest Carmen**

Congratulations to **Sally Foulger**, who was capped as a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen on Friday.

The capping ceremony was conducted by **Past Master David Pugsley**, marking an important step in Sally’s journey with the Carmen.

We are delighted to see Sally take this next step and look forward to her becoming involved in the life, fellowship and traditions of the Company.

Congratulations, Sally!

Find out more on how to join us here: https://thecarmen.co.uk/joining-the-carmen/

The Worshipful Company of Carmen are saddened by the passing of Lord Snape - Peter Charles Snape, Baron Snape 12 Februar...
19/08/2026

The Worshipful Company of Carmen are saddened by the passing of Lord Snape -
Peter Charles Snape, Baron Snape 12 February 1942 – 13 August 2026.

We will remember him for his dry sense of humour, quick quips and his huge understanding and support of our industry.

He was a British Labour Party politician and served as a Member of Parliament for West Bromwich East from February 1974 until he stood down in the 2001 election.

Lord Snape was the chairman of his hometown football club, Stockport County, as well as being a major shareholder in the club at the time of his chairmanship.

Lord Snape was a member of the following groups:

He became vice-chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Speedway Racing in July 2015.

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach (Co-Chair).

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail (Vice Chair)

All-Party Parliamentary Group for SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) House Builders (Officer).

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Australia and New Zealand (ANZAC) and the Pacific Islands.

All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group.

Our thoughts are with his family.

A very happy birthday to our Past Master Carman, HRH The Princess Royal.The Princess Royal made Carmen history when she ...
15/08/2026

A very happy birthday to our Past Master Carman, HRH The Princess Royal.

The Princess Royal made Carmen history when she became our first female Master Carman in 1986 and has remained a great friend and supporter of the Company ever since.

We are enormously proud of our longstanding association with Her Royal Highness and grateful for her continued support for the Carmen, our work and the wider transport and logistics community.

From everyone at the Worshipful Company of Carmen, we wish Her Royal Highness a very happy birthday.

Pictured here with Joy Laister and Nick Laister.

Can you help Vehicles4Ukraine?The volunteer team behind Vehicles4Ukraine, supported through the Carmen General Charity, ...
09/08/2026

Can you help Vehicles4Ukraine?

The volunteer team behind Vehicles4Ukraine, supported through the Carmen General Charity, has a few practical requests for help:

* Saturday 16 August, High Easter, Essex – volunteers are needed to help with marshalling and the car park at the annual Lodge Coaches Charity Car & Air Show, between 08:00 and 16:00. Contact Robert on 07799 116796.

* Vehicle collection – help is needed to collect a car from Bedford and bring it to Essex on Monday.

* Aid transport – the team is looking for either someone with their own lorry who could move aid from Swindon to Essex, or an HGV driver able to take the campaign’s lorry from Essex to Swindon and back.

If you can help with either of the transport requests, please contact Graham on 07810 865906.

Any support would be greatly appreciated.

It was good to see the Carmen represented at the CPT Ride & Drive event at Carver Barracks, near Saffron Walden in Essex...
01/08/2026

It was good to see the Carmen represented at the CPT Ride & Drive event at Carver Barracks, near Saffron Walden in Essex.

The event brings together bus and coach operators, manufacturers and suppliers, giving attendees the opportunity to see and test drive some of the latest vehicles and technology, as well as catch up with colleagues from across the industry.

Pictured are Karen Tiley, Sam Wharf and Master Carman Andy Miles enjoying the event.

Stay connected with Carmen events - We have been delighted to welcome a number of new members to the Worshipful Company ...
30/07/2026

Stay connected with Carmen events - We have been delighted to welcome a number of new members to the Worshipful Company of Carmen recently.

Our events are a wonderful way to meet fellow Carmen, enjoy the fellowship of the Company and become more involved in its life and traditions.

Details of forthcoming events are sent to members by email and are also published on the Carmen website. The next events currently listed include:

**10–14 September** – The Italian Job, the Carmen’s Car Club visit to Turin
**27 September** – The Woolmen Sheep Drive and Livery Fair
**29 September** – Election of the Lord Mayor
**19 October** – Installation and Re-Dedication Service and Lunch

Some events require advance booking, while others allow members to register their interest before bookings open. Please keep an eye on your emails and visit the events page regularly for the latest information and booking details.

https://thecarmen.co.uk/coreevents

As many will know, The Hon. Tim Levene will take office as one of the Sheriffs of the City of London later this year.The...
24/07/2026

As many will know, The Hon. Tim Levene will take office as one of the Sheriffs of the City of London later this year.

The office of Sheriff is one of the oldest civic offices in the United Kingdom, dating back to the Middle Ages. During their year in office, the Sheriffs support the Lord Mayor in representing the City of London, champion the UK's financial and professional services sector, and play an important role in supporting the work of the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).

By long-standing tradition, each Sheriff wears a unique Chain and Badge of Office, reflecting the people, organisations and communities that have supported them throughout their career. The chain is funded through voluntary contributions from friends, colleagues and supporters.

If you would like to support Tim's Shrieval Chain Appeal, you can contribute here:

https://pay.tide.co/pay/8489b9fb-a0d2-47b3-9e18-011e1809240b

Please note that album recording the names of all subscribers will accompany the chain, so if you choose to donate please drop a line to Lars Andersen at [email protected] to let him know how you would like your name to appear in it.

Thank you to all those who choose to support one of our own as Tim prepares to take up this historic office.

Pictured: Sheriff-Elect The Hon. Tim Levene with fellow Sheriff-Elect Alderman Prem Goyal CBE. Photo courtesy of the City of London Corporation.

As many will know, The Hon. Tim Levene will take office as one of the Sheriffs of the City of London later this year.The...
24/07/2026

As many will know, The Hon. Tim Levene will take office as one of the Sheriffs of the City of London later this year.

The office of Sheriff is one of the oldest civic offices in the United Kingdom, dating back to the Middle Ages. During their year in office, the Sheriffs support the Lord Mayor in representing the City of London, champion the UK's financial and professional services sector, and play an important role in supporting the work of the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).

By long-standing tradition, each Sheriff wears a unique Chain and Badge of Office, reflecting the people, organisations and communities that have supported them throughout their career. The chain is funded through voluntary contributions from friends, colleagues and supporters.

If you would like to support Tim's Shrieval Chain Appeal, you can contribute here:

https://pay.tide.co/pay/8489b9fb-a0d2-47b3-9e18-011e1809240b

Thank you to all those who choose to support one of our own as Tim prepares to take up this historic office.

Pictured: Sheriff-Elect The Hon. Tim Levene with fellow Sheriff-Elect Alderman Prem Goyal CBE. Photo courtesy of the City of London Corporation.

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