Prime Past Master Rosie Carne (Master 2018-2019) announced to the Company the appointment of our new Clerk, Richard Turner; he will replace our long serving Clerk Graham Bamford who is retiring after serving the Company since 2015. Richard joins us in September and will be formally installed on 13th October.
HMS Defender
The Master, Wardens and members of the Company visited HMS Defender, a Class Type 45 destroyer. She was first commissioned in 2013 and after ten years of active service has been in dock undergoing a major refit from her original builders BAE. Although the crew say she is small, she certainly didn’t appear that way to the Company!
Master’s Trip to Malta
The Master, Wardens and members of the Company enjoyed a fascinating and informative trip for five days to the island archipelago of Malta. This culturally rich island was the perfect to place to cement the fellowship enjoyed by the Company – here we are enjoying the sunshine outside the Mosta Dome.
Pancake Day
The Master Jeremy Finnis, Senior Warden Stephen Watkins, Court Assistant Richard Anscombe and Liveryman Cathy Robinson enjoyed a wonderful bright sunny day at the Annual Pancake Races on February 17th. No prizes but it’s the taking part that counts!
Air Cadets 85th Service of Thanksgiving
On Sunday 8th February 2025, Past Master Rosie Carne, Court Assistant Anne Courtney and Liveryman Claudine Church were proud to represent the Livery at the Air Cadets 85th Service of Thanksgiving at St Clement Danes Church in London.
Livery Salver Presentation
The Master, Jeremy Finnis DL, attended the Westminster Dragoons Ball on December 6th and is pictured here with CO Major Nick Higton presenting the Livery Salver to No 3 Troop, Lt Cpl Oakes. The Dragoons are one of our four valued Military Affiliations.
Health and Wellbeing Forum
The Worshipful Company of Farmers’ Health and Wellbeing Forum met on Thursday 13 November 2025 at the Farmers’ Club, bringing together partners from across the UK and Northern Ireland to share current evidence, initiatives, and practical approaches to improving health outcomes within the agricultural sector.
Remembrance Day 2025
In memory of those who fell in conflict, and in support of our Military Affiliations, The Senior Warden Christopher Day and Major Mike Crofts of the Westminster Dragoons laid wreaths at Fulham War Memorial after the Service of Remembrance.
Farmers put on a show
The Master and Wardens ensured farming is still high on the public agenda with a magnificent display at the Lady Mayor’s show
New Master’s Reign starts
Our new Master, Jeremy Finnis DL was installed, as tradition of the Farmers Livery dictates, at the church of St. Bartholomew the Great on Tuesday 14th October; Christopher Day and Stephen Watkins were installed as Senior and Junior Wardens respectively. 180 Liveryman and guests were there to” see out the old and bring in the new” in a most entertaining and varied service which included some beautiful anthems sung by the choir and the giving of produce to represent harvest thanksgiving. Afterwards a delicious lunch was served a short walk away at the Haberdashers Hall and we all left having had a most enjoyable day.