The Worshipful Company of Plumbers is saddened to report the death of Honorary Liveryman Geoffrey Bond OBE on 24 July 2026, aged 86. The Company extends its sincere condolences to his wife, Dianora, his family and friends.

The 41st Annual Lecture ‘The Future of Water Security’ was held on 24th June 2026 at the prestigious World Plumbing Conference. This insightful lecture was delivered by Matthew Griffin, a multi-award-winning futurist and internationally recognised expert in disruption and innovation.

The ever-popular biannual Plumbers Table at Ironmongers’ Hall returns on Monday, 14th September. Book now to secure your place.

Come to socialise. Stay for lunch.

You are invited to join the Master and her Consort for the final social event of their year on Thursday 17 September 2026 when we have a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre on the south bank of the Thames.

At a ceremony on 20 July, our newly restored and framed Plumbers’ Banner was officially unveiled at Guildhall by The Right Honourable the Lady Mayor, Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE.

The banner, originally commissioned in 1911, is now prominently displayed near the Chamberlain’s Office, where it can be viewed by those attending the Chamberlain’s Court for their Freedom ceremonies. Article on WCP banner

In the sweltering heat of July’s heat wave, 116 of us assembled in the fabulous surroundings of Trinity House for our Annual Summer Festival Dinner.

July is proving to be a busy and successful month for the Plumbers’ Golf Society, with teams proudly representing The Worshipful Company of Plumbers at two prestigious Inter-Livery fixtures. The Paviors’ Charity Golf Day at West Kent Golf Club was followed just three days later by the Marketors’ 20th Inter-Livery Fellowship Golf Day at Verulam Golf Club. Both events combined competitive golf, fellowship and charitable support, reflecting the enduring traditions of the Livery movement.

The Worshipful Company of Plumbers joined CIPHE and more than 900 exhibitors at the largest-ever InstallerSHOW, held at Birmingham’s NEC, held between 23rd and 25th June.

A team of Royal Navy engineers from HMS Sultan visited the Worshipful Company of Plumbers Plumbing Museum & Workshop Trust at Amberley for a day of practical leadworking training. The visit celebrated the long-standing relationship between the organisations while helping preserve and pass on valuable traditional plumbing skills.