181. The Mercers' Company Livery Drinks Reception, Masters and Consorts, 9 May 2024

When the Masters and Consorts meet as a group it is usually for a meal or event.  This Reception hosted by the Mercers’ Company was an exception.  We spent the entire evening talking and catching up.  This very important for, as the year passes, new people step up to the role of Master and old friends step down.  It was great to catch up and share issues and experiences.

I had a fascinating discussion with Masters of the Environmental Cleaners and Plaisterers.  In both cases they described how measuring precise quantities was important to the success of their work.  Too much or too little water or lime can ruin a joint and damage a wall.  Similarly, for cleaning, precise quantities must be used, especially for the delicate exterior of an ancient building.

It was a most enjoyable evening: many thanks to the Master Mercer and his team for hosting us.


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