The Livery Newsletter and Gazette Issue 32 Spring 2020 | Page 25

dresswear depicting no other than the legendary John Bull! All profits from the day went to The Lord Mayor’s Appeal and The Poulters’ Pelican Trust which they hope will be in the region of £4,000. The event employs the skills of a variety of other liveries. Clockmakers time it, Gunmakers fire the starting pistol, Glovers provide the white gloves worn by the competitors and the Fruiterers provide lemons. Weather conditions were good, dry and somewhat chilly and a large crowd of well-wishers gathered to watch the spectacle which went on for 90 minutes officiated by Judges, Starters, Marshalls and Stewards! We were joined by the Lady Mayoress, the Sheriffs and the Chief Commoner. How did we do? Well we thought respectably and if some of us had not dropped the pancake during the toss we would have done a lot better! We hope to have secured our place for next year (save the date - 16 February 2021). William won his heat with an outstanding run but alas that was where our winning streak ended for The Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders. The results of the Novelty Dress: 1st 2nd 3rd Special mention The Clockmakers The Fruiterers The Water Conservators The Air Pilots And individually: Masters Qualifying Race: Communicators Masters Race: The Fruiterers Liveryman Race: Marketors Ladies Race: Fuellers Novelty Race: Insurers Fancy Dress Costume: Clockmakers Victor Ludorum: Fuellers Paul Taberer, Third Warden 25