Stationers’ Hall was transformed into a magical wintry, medieval wonderland for the Young Stationers’ Winter Ball on 15 November.
The Winter Ball is the event for young professionals in the content and communication industries to connect, share ideas and make memories and it was even bigger and better than last year’s hit.
“When we were first tasked with organising the Young Stationers’ Winter Ball we knew we really had to go for it,” said Annie Couldrey, co-founder of Rebel Stationery and on the organising committee for the Winter Ball. “This was our opportunity to showcase why the Young Stationers is such a fantastic organisation for young people in our industries to join. With more than a few aces up our sleeve (Shakespeare, tick. Beautiful hall, tick. Several mad hat ideas, tick), we were supported all the way by the wonderful events and management team of The Stationers’ Company, without whom it would not have been possible. The response to our requests for donations of fairy lights, pumpkins and foliage from the elder members of the Livery was wonderfully encouraging, and another example of how much support is available to our younger members when needed.”
With everyone’s time, generosity and enthusiasm, the Great Hall was transformed into a wintry, medieval wonderland, with A Midwinter Night’s Dream theme.
Freeman Katie Robinson, who just this week became Free of The Company, following her bursary award last year: “The Midwinter Night’s Dream ball was an exceptional night – from a delicious two course meal in the beautiful hall to networking with other Young Stationers, we were spoilt for fun.”
The event was such a success, that there are already calls for a Christmas meet up. “We’re plotting many things for the year ahead, including how to top last week, but keep an eye and an ear out for pub quizzes, beer tastings, hall tours, archive ad museum trips,” says Annie.
If anyone would like to be involved in the ever-growing Stationers’ Company, or has any ideas for the next ‘do’, please do get in touch with the membership team on communications@stationers.org.
