News from the Vintners’ Company
Wine Trade Lunch in support of The Drinks Trust
Although unlucky for some, Friday 13th January kicked off the Company’s new year with the annual Wine Trade Lunch, bringing together senior members of the trade at this wonderful event to raise money for The Drinks Trust.
Children’s Christmas Present Appeal 2022
This month we welcomed over 30 Vintners' Elves to the Hall to join in this year's Christmas Present Wrapping Day. Yet again Members’ generosity has exceeded last year's donations, allowing us to purchase over 1,000 toys, books, and clothes to help children and their families at Christmas.
Master’s Installation 2022
On Wednesday 13 July 2022, Edward Berry was installed as the 527th Master of the Vintners’ Company.
WineGB interview with the Master, Ann Hill
Julia Trustram-Eve, Head of Marketing at WineGB, interviews the Master Vintner, Ann Hill as part of a series on interviews celebrating International Womens days
Vintners Supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee - Ukraine Appeal
Vintners support the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal
Children’s Christmas Present Appeal 2021
Once again, we received fantastic support from members of the Vintners’ Company for this year’s Salvation Army Children’s Christmas Appeal which, when member donations were combined with match funding from the Vintners’ Foundation, and a generous 20% discount from John Lewis, enabled us to purchase the equivalent of £19,000.00 worth of children’s presents.
The Winners - The Vintners’ Company Awards 2020
The Vintners’ Company 2020 Awards winners announced at the Awards lunch on Friday 17 September 2021
Master’s Installation 2021
On Wednesday 14 July 2021, Ann Hill was installed as the 526th Master of the Vintners’ Company.
The Vintners’ Company Awards 2020 - Shortlist
We are delighted with the number and quality of entries to the inaugural Vintners’ Awards and we are pleased to announce the shortlist as follows:
Kenny Dwan discusses his battle with Covid 19 in TV interview
In a very moving but typically amusing interview with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain, Kenny Dwan, former Vintners’ Company Swan Upper, recounts his battle with Covid 19 during a three week period in hospital.
Vintners’ Company Covid 19 Appeal – City Harvest
Vintners Company Covid 19 Appeal – City Harvest Update: This appeal is now closed The appeal has raised over £33,000.00 for City Harvest Thank you to all our members for their wonderful support As part of the Vintners’ Company’s Covid 19 Appeal, we are asking members
Master’s Installation 2019
On Wednesday 10 July 2019, Christopher (Chris) Davey was installed as the 525th Master of the Vintners’ Company..
Master’s Installation 2018
On Wednesday 11th July 2018, Alderman Dr Sir Andrew Parmley was installed as the 524th Master of the Vintners’ Company
Vintners Velo Inaugural Ride
Vintners’ Velo was established in 2018. It came about following the very successful ‘City to Surf’ cycle ride from London to Cornwall in 2015.