Chris Simmance’s Journal of Freemanship

An ongoing journal of all things related to being A Freeman of the City of London.

The Company of Entrepreneurs is a currently Company without Livery and an aspirant Livery Company of the City of London.

Journal Below


  • Freedom Ceremony – A Lifetime Achievement Honoured in Historic Surroundings

    Freedom Ceremony – A Lifetime Achievement Honoured in Historic Surroundings

    On Monday, November 25, 2024, in the elegant surroundings of the Members’ Private Dining Room at Guildhall, I had the profound honour of being admitted to the Freedom of the Company of Entrepreneurs. It was truly a moment of a lifetime, an achievement I will cherish forever. An Event Steeped in History The setting could not have been…


  • The Lord Mayor’s Show 2024 – A Proud Moment in Celebrating Tradition and Entrepreneurship

    The Lord Mayor’s Show 2024 – A Proud Moment in Celebrating Tradition and Entrepreneurship

    On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the streets of London came alive with the pomp and pageantry of the Lord Mayor’s Show, a civic procession that has stood as a hallmark of tradition and celebration for centuries. This year’s event held special significance for me as I had the privilege of supporting the Company of Entrepreneurs’ involvement by leading the…


  • The Cartwright Cup 2024 – A Night of Fun, Competition, and Victory!

    The Cartwright Cup 2024 – A Night of Fun, Competition, and Victory!

    Last Thursday evening, Swingers Crazy Golf in London was abuzz with energy as the second annual Cartwright Cup 2024 – Inter Livery Crazy Golf took centre stage. Held on October 17, 2024, this event brought together a lively mix of Livery Companies for an evening of friendly rivalry, laughter, and spirited camaraderie. The Battle for the Tiniest Trophy…