Due to the current COVID situation, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust had been left with no choice but to cancel this year’s Livery Weekend that was scheduled for 11 – 14 June.
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Guild of Freemen appoint Steven Morson as Honorary Editor
The Master of the Guild of Freemen of the City of London is delighted to announce the appointment of Guild member Steven Morson as the new Honorary Editor of The Freeman.
Environmental, social and governance investment seminar – 23rd February
The AQR Asset Management Institute and the Centre for Corporate Governance are hosting a virtual seminar that will be of interest to the Chairs of charitable trusts.
Lisvane Review – Sheriff thanks Livery Committee for its support
Sheriff Christopher Hayward has provided an update on the Lisvane Review. In it, he thanks the Livery Committee for its support of all Members of the Court of Common Council during the process.
Volunteer for trial of new rapid COVID testing method
A business run by a Salter has developed a new rapid COVID test via the usual swab that gives a result in just 20 seconds. It’s under trial in the City and volunteers are being sought to take the test.
You can support the Livery Kitchen Initiative
The Drapers’ Company has set up a method to receive donations – small and large – to support the Livery Kitchen Initiative. Just visit the Donor Box page and make your pledge.
Cart Marking and Vintage Car Display – 10th July
Cart Marking is a very special day in the City of London’s calendar, when all eras of Commercial Vehicles come to join the ancient ceremony of Marking of Carts.
Fire Lecture on 25th March focuses on Grenfell
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters will hold its annual lecture on March 25th. The guest speaker is Sir Ken Knight. The title of his talk is, “The Impact of the Grenfell Tower Fire on Building Safety”.