Upholding our Livery The principal events of the Upholders Livery are: January Court Dinner/Common Hall – Election of Master and Wardens February/March Church Service and Dinner April Installation of new Master and Dinner Summer Events September Court Dinner October Annual Banquet at Mansion House Other Special Events Each Master plans his programme to reflect his particular priorities and interests. The programme for the current Master can be found below:  For more information about any of these events and to book tickets please contact the clerk. For events taking place April 2012 onwards contact Susan Nevard Please also contact the clerk for membership or any other enquiries about our Livery. Two editions of the Upholders newsletter are published annually. Upbraid is published in the summer and the Master’s Update in the winter. Recent editions can be read by following the links below: Upbraid 2011-12 Master’s Update 2011 Upbraid 2010 Master’s Update 2010 Upbraid 2009 Master’s Update 2009 Upbraid 2008 Master’s Update 2008 Strategic Plan update for the Year 2010-11 Our Mission To uphold the livery of the Upholders, ensuring it continues to flourish; upholding both the craft of the Upholder and, though charitable giving,  those individuals and organisations connected with our trade and livery.  Strategic Objectives: 1. To uphold the Worshipful Company of Upholders, ensuring it continues to flourish in a spirit of camaraderie and enjoyment 2. To uphold the craft, education and recognition of the Upholsterer 3. To uphold our Charitable Activities 4. To uphold the traditions of the Upholders and City Livery 5. To uphold our links with the City and Corporation of London Membership Traditionally there have been 2 types of membership: Liverymen and Freemen. In addition in 2011 the Court approved 2 further types of membership; Friends of the Livery and Yeomen. Liverymen are full members of the Livery and must have obtained their Freedom of the City of London. They may vote in Common Hall and may be invited to join the Court with the possibility to progress to become Master. They may attend all but Court only functions. Liverymen  are expected to attend at least one function per year, pay annual quarterage and make an annual contribution to our charitable funds. Most Liverymen join by Redemption, which means they must pay a fine (or joining fee), however it is possible to join by Patrimony if the applicant is born after their parent became a Liveryman, or through Apprenticeship. Freemen of the Livery form part of the “commonality” of the Livery and may vote in the elections of Master and Wardens but not on other occasions. They are invited to attend several functions each year. Freedom of the company is a stepping stone to Livery status, although some Freemen choose not to progress. Freemen pay a fine and annual quarterage but at a lower rate than Liverymen Friends of the Livery is intended to enable anyone interested in learning more about our Livery to join for one year before deciding to progess to full Liveryman or Freeman status. They are treated as Freemen during this year but do not have any vote. Yeoman of the Livery is open to anyone who is studying or has studied a course approved by the AMUSF or the Livery. The Livery will support them in developing their career in our craft and provide opportunities to promote their work. Their is a nominal charge to cover administrative costs. How to join Most applicants will know a Liveryman and are invited to join, however if you have no previous contact with our Livery it is possible to apply directly to become a Friend or Yeoman. (Please contact the clerk for details). Before applying for Liveryman or Freeman Status any applicant is expected to have attended at least two of our Livery functions and an interview with a member of the Court. The interview provides an opportunity to explain the aims of our Livery, after this the Secretary of the Interview Committee will assist the candidates to obtain Freedom of both the Livery and City. Once these are obtained the candidate is invited to swear an oath of allegiance before the Court and in a short ceremony is then clothed as a Liveryman. The Worshipful Company of Upholders of The City of London Top of Page clerk@upholders.co.uk   Clerk Worshipful Company of Upholders Hallinwood 46 Quail Gardens Selsdon Surrey CR2 8TF susan.nevard@upholders.co.uk Clerk Worshipful Company of Upholders Pembroke Lodge 162 Tonbridge Road Hildenborough Kent TN11 9HP Flocke & Feather Exhibition open to the public 12 noon-6pm Raffle/ silent bids / purchase of some exhibits until 6pm Reception, Auction by Liveryman Paul Barthaud ASFAV; Supper The Auction will support the Educational charities of the Upholders and other exhibiting Liveries. For full details of Flocke & Feather click here: Exhibitors application form: Application for reception & dinner: