Master’s Installation 2023
On Wednesday 12 July 2023, Mr Anthony (Ant) Fairbank was installed as the 528th Master of the Vintners’ Company.
As an established Vintner, Ant has been active in the wine trade for 35 years.
““The opportunity to serve as Master Vintner is the highest honour my trade can bestow upon me. I have been a Liveryman since 1999 and so feel immensely privileged to have this position. I very much look forward to helping to ensure the Company continues to support people, communities and the UK wine industry through charitable giving and education, and have some fun too!””
The Master ‘badged’ his Wardens as follows:
Upper Warden: Ann Hill
Renter Warden: Richard Wilson MBE VR DL
Swan Warden: Ian Harris MBE
The events of the day were attended by some 120 Members, guests and staff of the Vintners’ Company.
Following the Ceremony of Installation in the Company’s Court Room, the newly installed Master, his Wardens and members of the Livery processed, in traditional form, to St James Garlickhythe Church for the annual Installation Church Service. A buffet lunch was served at Vintners’ Hall following the Church Service.
A copy of the Church service can be downloaded HERE
A copy of the Chaplain’s Sermon may be viewed HERE
The installation of the new Master and Wardens takes place at the July Court meeting each year. The date, the second Wednesday in July, is fixed by Charter.
