It is with great sadness that we record the death of Don Barron, who passed away on 22 April 2026.
Members of the Plumbers’ Golf Society gathered this past weekend (10/11 May) for the Society’s 2026 Chairman’s Away Break at the excellent Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa.
It is with great sadness that the Worshipful Company of Plumbers marks the passing of Past Master George Ernest Banks. A respected leader, loyal Liveryman and distinguished figure within the plumbing and gas industries, George gave decades of dedicated service to the profession, the Company and public safety across Great Britain.
A Lunch Worth its Weight in Gold!
Our Masters and Clerks Lunch on 28 April featured a new attraction. Our guest speaker at lunch, John Benjamin, held a surgery in the morning during which he examined over 20 pieces of jewellery that many you had brought in.
London Craft Week from 11 to 18 May 2026 is a city-wide festival celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, across multiple sectors and disciplines. The programe includes events run by other livery companies (Painter-Stainers, Pewterers and Plaisterers) and at venues such as the Barbican Centre, Barts, City & Guilds of London Art School, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Goldsmiths’ Centre, Bank of England Museum, and Dr. Johnston’s Museum.
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers was proud to sponsor the HIP Female Skills Competition, held at Stephenson College, Loughborough on 21st April 2026. Bronwen Evans of Cardiff and Vale College was named the overall winner, with Danni Lee of Suffolk New College awarded runner up.
Applications are now open for those seeking to enhance their early career development in the plumbing and heating industry through the PPDS run jointly by the Plumbers Company and CIPHE. Click here to find out details on the scheme and here to see the eligibility criteria and apply. Applications close on 1st June 2026.
WCoP Day Out at Amberley Museum: Rain, Lead, Glass… and Gin (Sort Of)
A day of light-hearted appreciation, Hug A Plumber Day reminds us to celebrate the vital work plumbers do every day to keep homes, businesses, and cities running safely and smoothly.
Lvy Mike Horwood is gearing up for another incredible challenge! This year it’s on the closed-road sportive Etape Caledonia for the Plumbers Charity on May 10th.
The crew of Artemis encountered some plumbing challenges during their Moonshot!
20 Liverymen and guests enjoyed a sunny Saturday morning shooting clays at the National Shooting Ranges, Bisley, Surrey.
Throughout February and March, our members travelled across three regions of the country to support some of the most promising emerging talent in the industry. Level 2 and Level 3 female plumbing and heating learners, aged 16 and above, took part in a live practical installation challenge for the chance to win this prestigious award.
The Upper Warden, Janet Rivers, donated over £3000 of materials left over from her domestic maintenance business, Girls on Tap, to the plumbing department of Mary Hare school for the deaf on 24th March 2026.
Members of the Livery attended the 82nd United Guilds Service, held at St Paul’s Cathedral.
We are most grateful to Past Master Peter Brunner who has kindly provided this fitting obituary and tribute to Geoffrey.
Held at Mansion House on 16 March, our Annual Banquet welcomed distinguished guests including the Lady Mayor. An excellent attendance, engaging speeches, and a warm, convivial atmosphere combined to deliver a memorable and widely praised evening for members and their guests.
Plumbers’ Golf Society Opens the 2026 Season at Swinley Forest.
The adventures of our 4 PPDS volunteers in Nepal last November reminded Past Master Alec Moir of his epic journey there – and beyond – 63 years ago in an old Land Rover. Click here to read all about his adventure as he recalls his tale and its romantic ending!
World Plumbing Day 11th March 2026 Masters Message
To mark World Plumbing Day, The Worshipful Company of Plumbers is pleased to share a message from The Master, Sandra Raine, reflecting on this year’s theme, “Plumbing Connects the World.” The message highlights the global impact of the plumbing profession, the Company’s charitable work supporting water projects worldwide, and the important role the UK will play in hosting the World Plumbing Conference later this year.
Alderman Prem Goyal CBE laid on a reception in the Guildhall on 5 March 2026 to thank our “Fab Four” volunteers for completing their outstanding Bokhejunda Water Distribution Project in Nepal in support of the Dolma Foundation.
The Women in Livery and Diversity (WILD) Committee invites you to support International Women’s Day (IWD), a globally recognised event adopted by the United Nations, taking place annually on 8 March. The theme for 2026, “Give to Gain”, encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.
Once again, the Plumbers were well represented at the Annual Inter Livery Pancake Race at Guildhall on 17 February by the Master, her Consort Ian, our Clerk Debbie Abergil and Senior Steward David Pearson.
It is with much sadness that we have to announce the death of Honorary Liveryman Martin Gratte. A great friend of the Plumbers, he passed away after a short illness on 5th February 2026. His funeral and celebration of his life will be held on 25th February 2026; please open this post to see all the arrangements.