Our new Associate Cordwainers were welcomed to the Cordwainers’ office on 17 September. This new level of membership is an opportunity for budding footwear designers, makers and others to learn more about the Livery and to meet members of the Company. Membership is by invitation only. The new intake includes prize winners from the Cordwainers Footwear Awards 2023 and 2024 and two of our QEST scholars.
The Associates met the Master Jonathan Church online via video message and heard from Immediate Past Master Judith Millidge, the Clerk Penelope Graham and Charity Manager Nancy Treves on the history, origins and purpose of the Company.
Past Warden Katie Greenyer, who chairs the judging panel of the Cordwainer Footwear Awards, and Renter Warden Guy West, of Jeffrey-West Shoes, gave a short introduction on their involvement with the Company and how being a Cordwainer really makes a difference. Pizza, beer and a glass of wine rounded off the evening.
The Associates will be invited to the Carol Service and reception on 12 December. Please make them welcome!