Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 28th November 2024 Issue no. 1140
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‘Cleanest Link’ celebrated at Lord Mayor’s Show
The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners (WCEC) made a radiant impression with the public at this year's Lord Mayor's Show with its innovative float, ‘The Cleanest Link’.
Highlighting the crucial role of cleanliness in maintaining the health and vibrancy of London and beyond, the float was a crowd favourite.
Spectators at the popular civic procession joined in chanting 'Nice to clean you, to clean you, nice!' along with everyone on the float. That included the Master, Lorraine Larman, and many other members of the livery company representing the breadth of the cleaning industry. Onlookers were encouraged to sing along to well-known songs that mentioned cleaning in some way.
‘The Cleanest Link’ float was designed on a game-show theme. It featured state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, eco-friendly products and cutting-edge technology demonstrating the past, present and vibrant future of the cleaning industry.
The event reinforced the message that cleanliness is essential to our wellbeing and celebrated the hard work of skilled cleaning professionals, and cleaning's valuable contribution to society and the economy. The Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners made a lasting impression, raising cleaning's profile and inspiring people to contribute to a cleaner, greener London.
"What a fantastic day we had!” says Lorraine Larman, Master of the WCEC. “It was everything I hoped for and more, to bring attention to our amazing cleaning industry and what we do.
“I also want to say a big thank you to all the companies who sponsored the WCEC float and joined in the parade. Cleaning makes a significant impact to people and society, and being at the Lord Mayor's Show reinforced that in a fun and unforgettable way."
The WCEC is one of 111 Livery Companies which are based upon trades, industries and professions and carry on the ancient traditions of the Guilds and Livery Companies which started in the 12th century. Formed in 1972 as the Guild of Cleaners and subsequently known as the Guild of Master Cleaners, the Company was granted full Livery Status in 1986 as the Worshipful Company of Environmental Cleaners, the 97th Livery Company of the City of London. HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh was an Honorary Freeman of the Company.
The Company aims to encourage and maintain high standards of practice and integrity while promoting and supporting education, training and research projects within the cleaning industry. Examples of its efforts to raise the industry can be seen in its achievement of a Royal Charter in 2010, and granting of its Charter of Registered Practitioners, in 2021.
Image courtesy of Dare & Hier Media
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