Last Updated on 20/08/2025
The City Belonging Project is a City of London Corporation initiative to build a more inclusive and connected Square Mile, supporting and improving the links between diversity networks. This helps to ensure that the City’s institutions and events are more open to our communities than ever before.
Friday, 5th September, Square Mile
PEPYS DAY 2025
This one-day only, cross city walking tour honours the life of Samuel Pepys and his extensive, detailed account of the Great Fire of London. Whilst known for his time as a diarist and his record of famous historical moments, this tour will also explore the life and work of Pepys during the 17th century.
The morning tours will leave at 5-minute intervals, starting from 10:00am – 10:22am, with the afternoon tour leaving from 13:30 – 13:52pm. Bookings are now open, so secure your spot now!
Sunday, 14th September, 7-9:30pm, Sandy’s Row Synagogue
‘SURVIVOR’ MOVIE PREMIERE
Sandy’s Row, the oldest synagogue in the City of London, will be hosting the premiere of the animated film, ‘Survivor’. The movie is based on the published testimony of Ivor Pearl BEM, who was just 12 years old when taken to Auschwitz with his family.
This premiere will have Ivor Pearl in attendance, who will be selling copies of his book, as well as a Q+A between attendees and the film’s director, Zoom Rockman. Additionally, there will be a live music performance from the composer Erran Baron-Cohen and Yiddish Blues singer, Pini Brown. Secure your seat for this event and book now.
BANK AREA FOCUS GROUPS
We’re working to better understand how different people experience the Bank area – the space around the Bank of England, Royal Exchange and Mansion House – and we’d love to hear your views.
We’re running a series of online focus groups to gather feedback about how you experience the area, including how safe, welcoming, easy to navigate and accessible you find it.
We’re especially keen to hear from: People with disabilities, Women, Parents, carers or those on maternity
The sessions will last around an hour, take place in the evening (dates and times to be confirmed), and participants will receive a £20 gift voucher as a thank you. If you’re interested in taking part, please fill in this short form.
HELP SHAPE THIS YEAR’S DIWALI CELEBRATION
We’re looking for your input to help us make this year’s Diwali celebration at Guildhall our best yet. Please get in touch if you are interested in collaborating or have ideas on who or what we should include.
