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The Company

Almoner had shared words with us during the Champagne reception, and this was altogether a
splendid new start for me.
Jenny Tomsett
Jenny Tomsett, Peter Tomsett’s widow, is another of our new Companions. She writes:
It was such a surprise to receive a letter from the Master informing me that it
had been proposed and unanimously agreed that I be invited to become a
Companion of the Company. In the first instance, I did not know what a
Companion was. However, I soon found out and I have to say that I feel it is a
huge honour and I know that Peter would have been so proud, particularly as
we were unable to commit to as many of the Company events as we would have
wished due to us both having health issues over the last five years. Our last
event was the wonderful immediate past master’s weekend in Edinburgh.
I hope to be able to attend as many functions as I can, formal and informal, and look forward to
catching up with everyone.

NEW COMPANY MERCHANDISE

We are always seeking to expand our range of merchandise with
items that our members might find attractive. Last year we added a
new style of cufflinks to the list as our supplies of the previous ones
had run out. This year we have added a Golfing Umbrella as we
realised that this was not only an excellent way to publicise the
Company at various city events (for example, it always seems to rain
on the occasion of the Lord Mayor’s Show) but that it would also
provide shelter from the elements for our members, particularly
those who were devotees of the ancient game of Golf. The Umbrella
is of high quality and has been commissioned from a respected London supplier. After much debate,
the colours of Red and Yellow were decided upon, with the Company Crest being emblazoned on
each yellow panel (see picture). Our thanks go to CA Henry Lamb for making this happen. The
Umbrella is available from the Clerk at a price of £25 plus delivery.

If you wish to comment on this edition of the Journal you can contact the editor at thejournal@virginmedia.com.
If you require more details of the Company, please contact the Clerk at:
constructorsclerk@constructorscompany.co.uk or write to Kim Tyrrell Esq at:
The Clerk, The Worshipful Company of Constructors, 5 Delft Close, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31 7TQ

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