Members of Livery Companies and their families are invited to a two-course buffet lunch after what has been termed: “the greatest free show on earth”. This gives the perfect opportunity for all family members of those connected with Livery Companies, especially children and grandchildren, to experience Stationers’ Hall before and after the fabulous display of the Lord Mayor’s procession – bands, horsemen, coaches, soldiers and many exciting floats and entertainers.
The Hall will be open from 10.15 am to 11.00 am for coffee, tea and biscuits and then will close until 12.30 pm. Ludgate Hill and the vicinity of St Paul’s Cathedral offers a good standing view of the procession, which starts to pass by at about 11.15 am. At 12.15 pm the Lord Mayor’s coach pauses at St Paul’s for a blessing on the steps of the Cathedral, after which the Lord Mayor moves down Ludgate Hill on his way to the Royal Courts in the Strand.
At 12.30 pm a two-course hot buffet lunch will be served in the Hall, together with a glass of wine (soft drinks for children). A voucher will be issued to those who have bought tickets on entering Stationers’ Hall for lunch. (It is important that you collect your vouchers on arrival, as you will need to show them when you receive your lunch). There will be an opportunity to purchase additional drinks if you would like to.
Entertainment will be provided in the form of a magician and a fabulous raffle.
Livery Companies cost: £55.00 per person
Children: £30.00
Under 3 years old: Free
The Ironmongers’ Company prides itself on fellowship, tradition and giving: values that resonate strongly in the modern City of London. Yet, for many women, the world of livery companies remains mysterious, steeped in history and governance structures that can feel intimidating or irrelevant.
That’s why we’re hosting an evening of talks and a drinks reception, focused on Women in the City and introduced by the Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley, the third woman to hold the office and the first to take the title ‘Lady’, rather than ‘Lord’ Mayor. This event, which is open to all, will demystify what livery company membership and participation in civic life mean today, featuring inspirational speakers who will share their experiences.
Join Clergy Support Trust in celebrating our 370th annual service of thanksgiving and fellowship at St Paul’s Cathedral. This historic City event is anchored by the support of Livery Companies and the City of London, and brings together three cathedral choirs from around the UK as part of the oldest choral festival in the world.
This year, the Cathedral Choirs of Bradford and Lichfield will be joining St Paul’s, and our preacher will be The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford.
The Service begins at 5pm, with processions at 4.40pm, and is followed by Dinner at the Plaisterers Hall.
Please do share the date widely with your members, family, friends, colleagues and all others who might enjoy this extraordinary event. Ticket booking is currently open at https://www.clergysupport.org.uk/festival
NB: Livery Masters and Clerks will receive an email with their personalised booking link in the weeks to come.
The highlight of the City Livery Yacht Club’s Programme of Events is the Annual Inter-Livery Regatta from Cowes where entrants battle it out on the Solent for the Lord Mayor’s Cup. There is a Welcome Party Buffet at a Cowes Clubhouse on the Friday evening. Racing action will take place on the Saturday. There are (hopefully) two races, the first commencing following a dockside briefing on the Saturday morning and a second race commencing in the early afternoon. A Presentation Dinner is held at the Royal Yacht Squadron on the Saturday evening.
The Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch is always a very popular event. Following this year’s cancellation, Co-Chairman Michael Hockney has revealed plans for 2021.
It will come as no surprise, in the current circumstances, that Government legislation and guidance, aimed at controlling the spread of the virus, continues to present significant limitations on the manner in which the proceedings for the Election of Lord Mayor might be conducted this year.
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