A Message from Bob Fox
Chairman 2009

My year began in January with the Guild's AGM, held in the beautiful surroundings of Pewterers' Hall. The out-going Chairman gave a review of his term of office and I was delighted, if not a little awed, to takeover from such an effective leader.

The three basic elements of any Guild or Livery Company are, Education, Charity and Fellowship and through its charitable work the Guild supports groups dedicated to helping young people enjoy sporting activities. The Guild turned out in force at the annual sailing competition at the Docklands Sailing Centre and I was honoured to present some of the prizes.

In terms of Fellowship the Guild was equally active in bringing together the City of London Beadles in a number of social events including a 'Medieval Night' at St. Katherine's Dock and a fine, well-attended lunch at Cutlers' Hall.

November saw a splendid, if not a little damp, Lord Mayor's Show and many of our members were involved in putting on this world-renowened event. They should have dried out by now! (This clip begins with the Beadle to the Information Technologists leading a small but happy band.)

My thanks to all my fellow beadles for their support over the year and I wish them all a very happy and successful 2010.

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