Joint Livery Dinner

Mansion House

Last night I attended the first Joint Livery Dinner at the Mansion House held by the Information Technologists’ Company and the Guild of PR Practitioners. The Lord Mayor, Ian Luder, thought that it may have been the first time that two female Masters had hosted a dinner at the Mansion House. Josephone Connell, the Master of Information Technologists and Una Riley, the Master of the PR Practitioners kept the Mayor’s ears very busy all evening – to the extent that he was glad of the opportunity to make his speech to get a word in edgeways!

The PR Guild had also sponsored the first Herald’s Award, presented at the dinner by the Windsor Herald (who designed the Guild’s badge). The winner of the first award, was Charles Lewington who had promoted the Gregor Mackay Fund set up in memory of Gregor who died at the age of 36 from a rare form of cancer.

I was fortunate to be sat between my guest, Colonel Alastair Bruce of Crionaich and Stuart Errington. Colonel Alastair is the senior communicator in the Territorial Army, a correspondent for Sky News on constitutional matters, a Herald, a Royal Archer, an Equerry and published author. A real portfolio career! Stuart had been chair of the Citizens Advice Bureaux and was a banker with Barclays.

The PR Guild is seeking new members as it transitions into a Worshipful Company. It has recently formed an association with the Territorial Army Media Operations Group whose Commanding Officer, Lt Col Tim Purbirck was also present.

A very enjoyable evening.

PR Guild badge