Programme for 2009
Granted our Royal Charter by Queen Anne in 1709, the Fan Makers’ Company celebrates the tercentenary of its incorporation in 2009. To mark this auspicious occasion a number of special events will be held, alongside regular Court meetings. Members are welcome to bring guests accordingly, and anyone who wishes to join the Company can obtain full details from the Company page. Our diary for the year is:
Thursday 22nd January 2009
1600 Election Court
1720 Procession to The London Stone for Proclamation
1745 Procession to St. James Garlickhythe
1800 Installation Service
1840 Procession to Skinners’ Hall
1855 Reception and View of Displays
1930 Opening Dinner of the Tercentenary Year
2220 Stirrup Cup
Principal Guest - Lord Goldsmith PC QC (former Attorney-General to Tony Blair)
Guard of Honour - the Sea Cadets
Thursday 19th February 2009
1600 Tercentenary Court
1800 Lecture on The Modern Fan by Sir Ralph Robins (Rolls-Royce)
1855 Reception and View of Displays
1930 Tercentenary Court Dinner
2220 Stirrup Cup
Principal Guest - Field Marshal The Lord Vincent GBE KCB DSO
Representatives of the Armed Forces of the Crown will be present
Friday 27th March 2009
1000 Coffee at Café Rouge, St. Paul’s Churchyard
1045 Group Photograph at Statue of Queen Anne
1100 Entry to 67th United Guilds Service in St Paul’s Cathedral
1240 Join Assembly Point in St Paul’s Square for Procession
1300 Reception and Luncheon at Skinners’ Hall
1445 The Master departs
Wednesday 22nd April 2009
1030 Assemble in the Crypt of St Paul's Cathedral
1100 Thanksgiving Service in St Faith's Chapel
1215 Reception in newly restored Livery Hall in the Guildhall
1315 Luncheon in newly refurbished Old Library above
1500 HRH The Duchess of Gloucester takes Her leave
1530 The Master departs
Thursday 30th April 2009
1630 Charter Court
1845 Reception and view of Charter, Ordinances and Displays
1915 Charter Court Dinner
2220 Stirrup Cup
Principal Guest - Ambassador His Excellency Hans Corell, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
Friday 19th June 2009
1930 300th Grand Birthday Party - Reception, Dinner and Entertainment in the Drapers' Hall
0130 Breakfast
0230 Carriages
Wednesday 24th June 2009
1115 Seated in Common Hall
1145 Election of Sheriffs and other Officers
1245 Lunch
1500 The Master departs
Wednesday 8 July 2009
0800 - 1800 Election of the Sheriffs at Guildhall
Thursday 9th July 2009
1700 Olympics Court
1855 Reception and View of Displays on Olympic theme
1930 Olympics Court Dinner
2220 Stirrup Cup
Trophies of the Golf Society and Shooting Society will be on view
Wednesday 9th September 2009
0930 Tercentenary Shoot
Tuesday 29th September 2009
1115 Seated in Common Hall
1145 Election of Lord Mayor
1245 Lunch
1500 The Master Departs
Thursday 22nd October 2009
1615 Court Tercentenary Photograph in Court Room
1630 Court Procession to Mansion House
1645 Toast to H.M. The Queen
1700 Charities Court
1855 Reception and View of Charities supported Display
1930 Charities Court Dinner
2220 Stirrup Cup
Donations to charitable funds of the Company in 2008 exceeded £250,000. A principal beneficiary is the Fan Museum, one of the best small museums in the world.
Friday 13th November 2009
1230 Assemble at the Oxford and Cambridge Club
1300 Traditional Ladies Luncheon
1530 The Mistress Fan Maker takes her leave
This event is a private event organised by the ladies.
Saturday 14th November 2009
1000 Coffee at Fan Makers’ Offices, 9 Dowgate Hill
1045 Seats to be taken in Grandstands for Lord Mayor’s Show
1100 Head of Procession leaves with Fan Makers’ Float
1245 Lunch for all the family
1700 Firework Display
Tuesday 24th November 2009
1730 Drinks at 9 Dowgate Hill
1800 Presentation of a Fan to the Lady Mayoress
1930 The Master departs
Intended for Members of the Court and Members introducing potential new members to the Company
Thursday 10th December 2009
1845 Reception at the Mansion House
1930 Tercentenary Banquet in the Egyptian Hall
2245 Carriages
Friday 11th December 2009
1750 Carol Service at St Michael's Church near to 50 Cornhill
1930 Traditional Supper at the Dickensian George & Vulture
2200 Master departs