Plumbers Welcome the Lady Mayor – 8 November 2025

City News

The Plumbers Company welcomed the third woman to be elected as Mayor, Dame Susan Langley, the first to adopt the title, Lady Mayor.

Lady Mayor

Master Sandra Raine and her consort were honoured to be invited by the Lady Mayor to breakfast at The Mansion House and to view the show from the Mansion House grandstand.

Master & Consort in the Grandstand

Upper Warden Janet Rivers, Renter Warden Michael Cooper, Clerk Debbie Abergil and Lvy. Peter Smith represented the company dressed in blue plumber’s boiler suits and carrying plastic tools and leaks walked with the senior livery float.

Clerk Debbie Abergil, Upper Warden Janet Rivers, Livy. Jacob Ball, and Livy. Peter Smith

Those watching on TV were pleased to hear the Plumbers mentioned in the commentary and see them briefly on screen.

The show is a colourful, free family day out. Below, are photographs to illustrate the joy of the Lady Mayor’s show. Do consider bringing your family next year, it is fun and you may even find a photo of yourself featured on the website.

Sandra Raine

Master