BRIGADIER HARRY NICKERSON RETIRES From Our Military Affiliate, the 1st Battalion Scots Guards
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he Clothworkers’ Company was again pleased to support our military affiliate, the Scots Guards and their Family Welfare programme for 2020-21. We hope that our funding has a positive impact in lifting the spirits of soldiers and their family members, especially during these difficult times. In 2019, we held the inaugural Clothworkers’ Scots Guards Community Awards. Although the 2020 Awards have had to be delayed,
we are looking forward to hosting them again at the Hall in 2021.
meet the new Regimental Lieutenant Colonel, Brigadier Chris Bell CBE.
Despite the current crisis, early this past September we were able to have a small, socially-distanced lunch to say goodbye to Brigadier Harry Nickerson, who recently retired. We wish him well during this next chapter! The Immediate Past Master Sir Jonathan Portal Bt and Master Alex Nelson were delighted to celebrate Nickerson’s service, and at the same time to reconnect with Major James Kelly and
Saying goodbye to Nickerson, the Scots Guards had a full Battalion turn out that finished with a Beating Retreat by the Pipes and Drums. ‘Brigadier Nickerson has dedicated a lifetime to the growth and support of our Regiment...Thank you, Sir.’ Follow the Scots Guards on Facebook (@1stBnScotsGuards) and Instagram (@Scots_Guards).
Above: The Scots Guards said goodbye to their Regimental Lieutenant Colonel on 8 September. © Scots Guards, 2020. Right: Brigadier Harry Nickerson has visited us at Clothworkers’ Hall many times over the years. Here, he is greeted by then First Warden Alex Nelson (Master) at the Masters’ and Clerks’ Dinner this past March. THE CLOTHWORKER | AUTUMN 2020
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