News from the Vintners’ Company
Congratulations to The King and Queen
Congratulations to His Majesty King Charles and Her Majesty Queen Camilla on this momentous day. While we are blessed to have members of the Royal Family as Vintners, this is the first time we are honoured to have among our membership a Queen.
Visit to London Youth Rowing
Swan Warden Richard Wilson and Immediate Past Master Ann Hill had the pleasure to make a special visit to London Youth Rowing today to meet with Kieran Langridge who leads the excellent alternative provisions scheme that seeks to improve the life skills of young Londoners who have been excluded from mainstream schools by bringing them on the water.
Congratulations to WSET Graduates
Warmest congratulations to the many graduates recognised for all their hard work at the recent WSET graduation ceremony, including those winners of the various prizes sponsored by the Vintners' Company to support ongoing wine studies.
Young Wine Trade Reception 2023
Last night we were delighted to welcome young members of the UK’s vibrant wine trade to a drinks reception at Vintners’ Hall.
International Wine Trade Dinner 2023
Last night the Company was proud to host the Fifth International Wine Trade Dinner at Vintners’ Hall, with over 130 guests who along with Ambassadors from wine-producing regions, represented wine growers, makers, buyers and journalists from across the global – all thankfully undeterred by flight cancellations and train strikes.
Congratulations to our new Liverymen
Congratultions to our new Liverymen who were welcomed to the Company at today’s Court meeting,
New Freemen join the Vintners’ Company
A warm welcome to our 24 new members who were Admitted to the Freedom of the Company at today’s Court of Binding ceremony.
A warm welcome to our new Liverymen
A warm welcome to our new Liverymen who were presented to Court today.
Vintners’ Triumph on the Ski Slopes
Many congratulations to the Vintners' Ski team who have returned triumphant from this year's Inter-livery Ski Competition in Morzine, winning the Vintners' Cup for Best Livery Team, by 0.44 seconds.
Wine Trade Lunch in support of The Drinks Trust
Although unlucky for some, Friday 13th January kicked off the Company’s new year with the annual Wine Trade Lunch, bringing together senior members of the trade at this wonderful event to raise money for The Drinks Trust.
Children’s Christmas Present Appeal 2022
This month we welcomed over 30 Vintners' Elves to the Hall to join in this year's Christmas Present Wrapping Day. Yet again Members’ generosity has exceeded last year's donations, allowing us to purchase over 1,000 toys, books, and clothes to help children and their families at Christmas.
Master’s Installation 2022
On Wednesday 13 July 2022, Edward Berry was installed as the 527th Master of the Vintners’ Company.
WineGB interview with the Master, Ann Hill
Julia Trustram-Eve, Head of Marketing at WineGB, interviews the Master Vintner, Ann Hill as part of a series on interviews celebrating International Womens days
Vintners Supporting the Disasters Emergency Committee - Ukraine Appeal
Vintners support the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Appeal
Children’s Christmas Present Appeal 2021
Once again, we received fantastic support from members of the Vintners’ Company for this year’s Salvation Army Children’s Christmas Appeal which, when member donations were combined with match funding from the Vintners’ Foundation, and a generous 20% discount from John Lewis, enabled us to purchase the equivalent of £19,000.00 worth of children’s presents.
The Winners - The Vintners’ Company Awards 2020
The Vintners’ Company 2020 Awards winners announced at the Awards lunch on Friday 17 September 2021
Master’s Installation 2021
On Wednesday 14 July 2021, Ann Hill was installed as the 526th Master of the Vintners’ Company.
The Vintners’ Company Awards 2020 - Shortlist
We are delighted with the number and quality of entries to the inaugural Vintners’ Awards and we are pleased to announce the shortlist as follows:
Kenny Dwan discusses his battle with Covid 19 in TV interview
In a very moving but typically amusing interview with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain, Kenny Dwan, former Vintners’ Company Swan Upper, recounts his battle with Covid 19 during a three week period in hospital.
Vintners’ Company Covid 19 Appeal – City Harvest
Vintners Company Covid 19 Appeal – City Harvest Update: This appeal is now closed The appeal has raised over £33,000.00 for City Harvest Thank you to all our members for their wonderful support As part of the Vintners’ Company’s Covid 19 Appeal, we are asking members