Preconvision Limited - Constructionline Gold Member, RICS Tech Partner

On Wednesday 26 July, PreConVision was fortunate enough to attend an annual event at Vintners' Hall (number 11 of the Great 12 Livery Companies), based in the City of London.

One of the key pillars of the City and Livery movement is the support of trade, promoting excellence within the various professions (both ancient and modern) which the Livery Companies represent.

The The Worshipful Company of Distillers held their annual Spirits Tasting, in partnership with the World Drinks Awards, promoting the very best spirits and liqueurs from around world.

Thank you for coming along as my guests, Edmund Hastie, and fellow Freeman James Willson and Luke Birkett MCIOB MAPM MCABE CMgr MCMI of the The Worshipful Company Of Constructors.

It was a pleasure to have made acquaintances with Master Chris Searle of The Worshipful Company of Distillers and Vincent Keaveny CBE Immediate Past Lord Mayor of the City of London Corporation.

It was good to see in the Main Hall, 24 Masters from other Livery Companies, members of the Guild and other guests from all across the City to sample Country Award and World Award Winning drinks from the 2023 awards range, celebrating the incredible standards achieved by so many producers.

On Thursday 06 July, Christopher was fortunate enough to have an invitation to the UK House of Lords for the Forum for the Built Environment President’s Reception Drinks, in the Peer’s Dining Room.

This was Christopher’s first visit to the Palace of Westminster and I had the privilege of a short guided tour by Rob Beales. I was amazed at all the statues of post monarchs carved into the walls and columns through the grand historic interior space.

Our host was John Gummer, Rt Hon The Lord Deben, and in attendance from the FBE was CEO David Jones and David Hutt.

It was a joy to be see in the room my fellow The Worshipful Company Of Constructors Rob Beales, Juna Margariti, Master David Sheehan, Terry Withers, Alina Scarlat, Stewart Owen, Gary Jackson, Luke Birkett Chris Turner.

I had great pleasure to connect with mighty Argentina Hung and the lovely Marie Massaquoi.

Thank you so much to Chris Hunter-Taylor and Jo Shepherd for organising such an impressive venue to celebrate summer and solidify the relationships we have made over the past year.

We had the privilege to attend the The Worshipful Company Of Constructors - principal social event of the year. This is a White Tie event called the Sir Christopher Wren Banquet, at the impressive The Worshipful Company of Drapers Hall in the City of London.

What a great way it was to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the ultimate (and my all time favourite) - “Constructors” Death.

We were joined by The Lord Mayor Locum Tenens - Sir Andrew Parmley, and the two Sheriffs of the City of London, Alastair King DL and Andrew Marsden MStJ.

It was great to see the Master, Wardens and Court of Assistants with so many friendly and new faces.

I didn’t want this grand evening to end, thank you to all involved in making this such a special event.

Thank you to David Sheehan, Terry Withers, Tim Fitch, Derek Farrow, Stewart Owen, John Sayers, Kim Tyrrell, Gary Jackson, Rianne Scott , Rob Beales and Luke Birkett.

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