Here are the Company’s current Societies, together with some brief details about each one. In future Newsletters, we’ll be featuring each of them, one by one.
If you would like to get involved in any of the Societies or find out more about any of them please contact the Membership Secretary Keeley O’Mahony on membership@fishmongers.org.uk or 0207 626 3531.
Hon Secretary- Mr Lionel Young
An introduction to Fly Fishing
The Fishmongers’ Fly fishing Society has organised its first introductory day to fly fishing so that members who have not yet experienced its delights might do so. It will be held on Saturday 19 October 2024 at a spectacular fishery in Oxted, Surrey, Coltsford Mill Trout Fishery – easy access from the M25 junction 6 or 10 minutes by foot from Hurst Green railway station, with trains from Victoria and London Bridge. Professional tuition and fishing kit will be provided, as will a lovely BBQ lunch and refreshments. The only things you would need to bring are appropriate clothing, a hat and glasses/sunglasses. It should prove to be a most satisfying day and with luck, you will also catch some fish!
This is being hosted by the Fly fishing society which will cover the cost of the event.
If you require any further information, please contact the Secretary of the society, Lionel Young (lionel@lhyoung.co.uk). As the number of places is limited, please contact Lionel asap you to reserve your place.
Hon Secretary- Mr Martin Colyer
Golfing Dates:
Spring meeting Thursday March 21st at Worplestone golf club www.worplesdongc.co.uk
Summer match v Old Greshamians Sunday / Monday July 2nd / 3rd at Royal West Norfolk golf club
Autumn meeting Tuesday October 17th at Huntercombe golf club www.huntercombegolfclub.co.uk
Hon Secretary- Mr Ian Arnold
Great 12 Sailing Regatta
The Great Twelve Sailing Challenge was founded in 2004 by the Ironmongers Company as a regatta for the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. While the event raises money for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal, it is also an opportunity for those that participate to bond with others in their own livery company while also getting to know other the Livery Companies. The sailing is competitive but fun and will attract both experienced yachtsmen and women alongside those who have never sailed.
This year’s Great Twelve Sailing Regatta will take place in Seaview on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 8th June 2024 if you are interested in competing get in touch with SDavenport@4pumpcourt.com
Hon Secretary- Mr James Astor
Inter Livery Shooting competition
The annual Inter Livery Clay Shoot is one of the highlights of the City of London charity events, which is traditionally held in second week of May. Since its inception in 1993 it has been hugely successful in raising funds for charities nominated by the winning teams and includes a donation to the Lord Mayors charity. It is attended by in excess of 450 guns each year with teams of four representing over 55 Livery Companies. Each member of the team shoots 80 sporting birds over 12 stands, a 20 bird Two Man Flush and a 80 bird Team Flush. The 2024 competition will take place at the West London Shooting School Thursday 16th May.
If interested in joining Contact jamesastor@live.co.uk
Hon Sec Beach Seakins
FISHMONGERS’ LEAP LIKE SALMON TO THE ALPS
The Fishmongers’ Company participated for the first time in the Inter Livery Ski Championships (ILSC) in Morzine 24-26 January 2024. The Company was represented in the Race events by Melody Coutts (Liveryman),
Natasha Coutts (Freeman), Marian Seakins (Freeman), Adrian Seakins (Freeman),
Beach Seakins (Freeman), and Gemma Seakins (spouse), with stalwart support from
Nicholas Coutts (spouse) and Darren Rufford (spouse).
The Team competed in the following events:
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Charity Triathlon in aid of charity Snow Camp ,this involved a Giant Slalom race, Biathlon (track skiing & shooting) and a Snow Shoe Hike. Team Fish entered a team of 4 (Melody Coutts, Natasha Coutts, Marian Seakins and Beach Seakins), coming 27th out of a field of 29 teams. Après-Ski meeting at the Hotel Tremplin.
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Parallel Slalom Qualifying Race, competing against other racers on a dual slalom course to produce best qualifying times for the Giant Slalom Race. Drinks party at Hotel Le Crêt, with a charity auction for Snow Camp.
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Giant Slalom Race. 204 registered racers. The Fishmongers’ Team of 5 skiers & 1 snowboarder enjoyed the competition, and all completed the course successfully. Final positions were:
118 Natasha Coutts
124 Gemma Seakins
126 Melody Coutts
172 Beach Seakins (snowboarder)
185 Nicholas Coutts
190 Adrian Seakins
The race was well supported by all Livery Companies down the course, and the overall skill level of the ski racers was very good. Well done to all and special mentions and “fist pumps” for Marian Seakins who competed in the racing as a novice skier, and also Nicholas Coutts who stood in for Adrian Seakins (flu) in the Parallel Slalom, and then for Marian Seakins (concussion) in the Giant Slalom. Prize Giving Dinner at Hotel Le Crêt.
https://www.liveryskiing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Results-GEANT-SLALOMFRIDAY.pdf
https://www.liveryskiing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Prize-List.pdf
The 2024 is still to be confirmed but likely to be in July
Inter Livery Skiing
The next Inter-Livery Ski Championships will take place in Morzine, Portes du Soleil, France from Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th January 2025.
2025 Programme
WEDNESDAY
10:00 – 15:30 Snow Camp Charity Triathlon
16:00 – 20:00 Informal Après-Ski Party – Location TBC
THURSDAY
09:00 – 12:00 Free Ski
13:30 – 16:00 Parallel Slalom
18:30 – 20:00 Drinks Reception – Location TBC
FRIDAY
10:00 – 12:00 Giant Slalom Racing
12:00 – 16:00 Free Ski
19:00 Prize Giving & Dinner – Location TBC
© The Fishmongers’ Company 2024
