Annual Lecture - invitation to attend will be sent to Masters and Clerks of the various companies.

Discover how the world of modern forensics provides vital information and insight, in solving both human and wildlife crimes. As a specialist in disaster victim identification and mass fatality events, Tracy Alexander FKC talks about how current techniques and specialisms…

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The regular Woolmen's Sheep Drive and Livery fair. Freemen of the City can book to drive sheep over one of the City's bridges.

Evensong at St Paul's Cathedral, attended by the Musicians' Company. All other Livery Companies are invited; Masters, Wardens and Clerks process.

The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli will throw down the opening challenge of "Planning for a Resilient Future". Delegates will then: Explore the issues and risks that we face; Consider whether planned innovative solutions will be…

Read More The Livery Climate Action Group Conference 2024 – Planning for a Resilient Future

The Opening of the Garden of Remembrance for the City & Liveries in the Garden of St Paul's cathedral. Attended by civic party and dignitaries, City services, Associations and Livery Companies.

The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest, best loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world. The 2024 Show will set off from Mansion House on 9 November at 11am. The procession and running order are published at the…

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Details of the Livery Charity Chairs Group Hot Topic #11 – Charity Commission Guidance: how it can help you save money and reduce stress.

The Weavers Company in conjunction with Clinks will run a Summit exploring the alternatives to custody for women.

An evening of relaxed card games and an opportunity to meet with your fellow Junior Wardens and their partners who will be, subject to election, Masters and Consorts forming the spring and summer of 2027 cohort. A drinks reception, two…

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World Traders' Annual Tacitus Lecture

The Annual Tournament for bridge players to come and enjoy a number of hands Duplicate bridge, followed by a supper, then a few more hands afterwards in the splendid opulence of Drapers' Hall. All welcome. One member from each pair…

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This is an annual Inter-Livery charity event which raises money for the Lord Mayor’s charities and the Poulter’s Master Pelican Trust. Organised by the Worshipful Company of Poulters, this is a colourful spectacle supported by several dozen Livery Companies (with…

Read More 21st Shrove Tuesday Inter-Livery Pancake Races, Guildhall Yard, Tuesday 4th March 2025

Annual United Guilds Service at St Paul’s Cathedral attended by the Lord Mayor, Bishop of London and all Companions and Guilds. Contact ugs@fishmongers.org.uk for details. NOTE: When Easter is much later than the norm (as it is this year) the…

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The 2025 Livery Weekend has been arranged for Aberdeen, Scotland, on 6-8 June, 2025. The Lord Mayor-designate Alderman Alastair King DL 2024-25 hails from Aberdeen and has been working with local Guilds to arrange a Livery Weekend programme. Those likely…

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Inter livery golf competition at Verulam in St Albans.

The annual ceremony for Freemen to exercise their right to drive sheep over a City bridge. Organised by the Worshipful Company of Woolmen.

The Woolmen's Annual Sheep Drive over the Thames and accompanying Livery Fair. Freeman of the City can take up their right to take sheep over the Thames.