Thank you to the Freemen of the Company who had some fun keeping history alive at this year's Sheep Drive - a celebration of the eccentric and wonderful tradition of the Freeman’s ancient “right” to bring sheep to market over the Thames, toll free - all expertly organised by the Worshipful Company of Woolmen.

The annual census of the swan population living on the River Thames started this week with members of the Company taking to the waters for the annual Swan Voyage.

Congratulations to our very own Membership Secretary Glenn Roberts and Liveryman Elliot Awin who today completed the gruelling North Coast 500 cycle ride!

This week the Company gave a warm Vintners’ welcome to our friends at the Royal Tank Regiment - a close association which has been ongoing for nearly 20 years. The personnel, many of whom who had returned from deployment overseas, gathered at Vintners’ Hall for the Regiment’s Cambrai Awards to recognise the hard work and endeavours of the recipients.

Today marks 70 years since the Institute of Masters of Wine held its first Master of Wine exam here at Vintners' Hall.

For those eagle-eyed among you, our our very own Swan Marker Paul (Milky) Prentice and Swan Uppers Bob Prentice, John Dwan and Rob Coleman were chosen from the ranks of the Thames Watermen to walk alongside the Golden State Coach from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace on Coronation Day.

Congratulations to His Majesty King Charles and Her Majesty Queen Camilla on this momentous day. While we are blessed to have members of the Royal Family as Vintners, this is the first time we are honoured to have among our membership a Queen.

Swan Warden Richard Wilson and Immediate Past Master Ann Hill had the pleasure to make a special visit to London Youth Rowing today to meet with Kieran Langridge who leads the excellent alternative provisions scheme that seeks to improve the life skills of young Londoners who have been excluded from mainstream schools by bringing them on the water.

Warmest congratulations to the many graduates recognised for all their hard work at the recent WSET graduation ceremony, including those winners of the various prizes sponsored by the Vintners' Company to support ongoing wine studies.

Last night we were delighted to welcome young members of the UK’s vibrant wine trade to a drinks reception at Vintners’ Hall.

Last night the Company was proud to host the Fifth International Wine Trade Dinner at Vintners’ Hall, with over 130 guests who along with Ambassadors from wine-producing regions, represented wine growers, makers, buyers and journalists from across the global – all thankfully undeterred by flight cancellations and train strikes.

Congratultions to our new Liverymen who were welcomed to the Company at today’s Court meeting,

A warm welcome to our 24 new members who were Admitted to the Freedom of the Company at today’s Court of Binding ceremony.

A warm welcome to our new Liverymen who were presented to Court today.

Many congratulations to the Vintners' Ski team who have returned triumphant from this year's Inter-livery Ski Competition in Morzine, winning the Vintners' Cup for Best Livery Team, by 0.44 seconds.

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.

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.