On Tuesday 24 September 2024 IOC President Geoff Rhodes, along with Vice President John Taylor, visited Kensington Palace for discussions with the Institute of Carpenter’s Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester and her team.
The discussions were positive , interesting and wide ranging and covered a variety of topics including:
- An introduction to the IOC and its Board
- IOC History and links with the Worshipful Company of Carpenters and the National Association of Shopfitters
- Timber as a sustainable resource and
- Breadth of the industry
- The UK Skills landscape
- Links with colleges and support for students
- Membership categories
- Cutting Edge
- Future events and HRH participation.
L-R John Taylor VP, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, Geoff Rhodes President