Broad Street Ward Club
News
“Flying Drones in London: an expert insight” Sept 2022
A panel of experts were assembled to discuss the use and abuse of drones, and how the law relating drones and their use is basically non-existent.
Graham Brown, CEO of the Association of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems UK, kicked off the discussion by showing a video that demonstrated the many uses of drone technology. Dr Dimitri Panagiotakopoulos from the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management Research group at Cranfield University, continued the conversation on a more technical level. Our next speaker, barrister, Richard Ryan, a drone pilot permit himself, gave us 3 examples of case law demonstrating how much in its infancy the regulations and legal remedies for drone misuse is. Our final speaker, Chief Inspector Simon Bachelor from the Metropolitan Police Service’s Counter Drones Unit, summed it up nicely saying we are at the same stage in understanding the risks associated with operating drones, as we were 100 years ago when a person had to walk in front of an automobile carrying a red flag!
Our thanks to Janice Phayre and colleagues at high-tech firm Sapphire, based in the Shard, for hosting our event which raised £130.91 which has been donated to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal City Giving Day 2022.
City of London Freemen's School Prize Giving Day 2022
The Chairman, Lisa Preuveneers, was invited to attend the school prize giving day. One of three independent schools owned by the City of London Corporation, Freemen’s School was originally founded in Brixton in 1854 to educate orphans of the freemen of the city. The school is now set in the beautiful grounds of Ashtead Park in Surrey. It is still possible for such orphan children to be educated as "Foundationers" at the school with the costs of their education borne by the City of London Corporation.
During the VIP pre-lunch reception, Lisa had the opportunity to talk to some of the year 12 students and visit a few of the high-tech facilities available in the Main House. For example, a room that enables in-class students to interact with overseas classmates.
Lunch was hosted by the Headmaster, Roland Martin and attended by school Governors, representatives from the Corporation of London, Guilds, Livery Companies and Broad Street Ward Club. After lunch, the Chairman of the school governors, Deputy Philp Woodhouse, invited the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Vincent Keaveny to present prizes and trophies for the 2021/22 academic - many of which were donated by the City of London.
Polo Day - 26th June 2022
Broad Street Ward Club enjoy a day out Ham Polo Club.
Six members of Broad Street Ward Club enjoyed a great day out at Ham Polo Club near Richmond upon Thames in southwest London. The sun was out, the terrace looked great, a wonderful atmosphere, lovely food and of course, the Polo – the Summer Tournament Finals. Thank you United Wards Club for inviting us to join you.
Master & Clerk's Lunch at Drapers Hall - 16 June 2022
The Chairman, Lisa Preuveneers and Hon Secretary Christine Cook were privileged to be invited to the Master and Clerk's lunch at Draper's Hall.
Thank you Master David Chalk and Clerk Richard Winstanley OBE for the superb lunch and the fabulous entertainment from the London Youth Choirs - please do support it if you can.
Civic Luncheon 2021
The Chairman had the pleasure and privilege of hosting Alderman and Sheriff Alison Gowman and her consort Glenn Hurstfield that the Club's Civic Luncheon at Guildhall Crypts. It was a glittering affair with the Masters of all of the Livery Companies and Guilds in the Ward also present as well as other civic dignitaries.
160 Members and guests enjoyed a lovely lunch which also provided the opportunity to present our Deputy Chairman, Judith Rich OBE, with gifts to thank her for more than 10 years' service as Membership Secretary to the club.
You can see the photos here
You can download photos directly from the Photographer here