Background: Through extensive research on his MBA (1992, Open University) and PhD (2022, Sheffield Hallam) into the dynamics behind training and development programmes for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs), Dr Glyn Cartwright increasingly recognised a frustrating lack of relevant evidence…
An evening where you will meet your fellow Junior Wardens at the splendid Drapers' Hall for a two course dinner and a relaxed fun game or two of cards. No expertise required.
Background: Sustainable Chemistry is both the implementation of sustainability in the production, use and fate of chemicals (Green Chemistry) and the application of chemistry and chemical products to enable sustainable development. The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a framework for…
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Background: In a broad narrative of decline in religious practice in contemporary England, the place of the Christian faith is surprisingly prominent in what is viewed by many as a secular democracy. Whether in Parliament, the Crown or the City,…
Read More Lord Mayor’s Lecture | What’s Happening To Religion In England?
Lord Mayor's Coffee Colloquies are a series of in-person events held at Mansion House promoting connections that help address the leading issues of the day. See the City of London website for the programme.
Marking the 350th Anniversary of the Indenture of Agreement (5th September 1674) made between George Ravenscroft of London, Gent of one party, and John Steward the Elder, Humphrey Kilby, John Kempster, and forty-two others, all Glass-Sellers of London of the…
Read More Glass Sellers Annual Ravenscroft Lecture – The Legacy of George Ravenscroft
Background: A mechanistic basis for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) initiation in never smokers, a disease with high frequency EGFR mutations (EGFRm), is unknown. Air pollution particulate matter (PM) is known to be associated with the risk of NSCLC, however…
Background: The finding of the Gloucester can legitimately be called the most important event for British maritime history since the Mary Rose was located in 1971 and raised in 1982. This talk will outline the sensational history of the wreck…
Dr Rachel Clarke is an NHS palliative care doctor and the author of three Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction books about medicine. Breath taking (2021) reveals how she and her colleagues confronted COVID-19 during the pandemic’s first wave in 2020. Dear…
Background: In 1550, London was a rapidly expanding commercial city, yet with a relatively modest position on the world stage. By 1800, it was a global city – and also a world-leading centre of science. In this talk, Science Museum…
Read More Lord Mayor’s Lecture | A Tour of London, Science City, 1550–1800
Background: As a Longplayer trustee, my role is to help us think through what our long view might be. Here I will recount some of our thinking and ideas from over the years. Longplayer helps us ask many questions about…
Lecture by a leading individual in World Trade (Lecturer yet to be announced)
The Makers of Playing Cards Company's 41st Annual Inter-Livery Bridge Tournament, with supper, held at Drapers' Hall.
See The launch of newest Livery Food Initiative Truck – 5th March for more details.
All Livery Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff, Consorts and Clerks are invited to the Basketry Showcase 2024 at The Dutch Church, Austin Friars. We will be celebrating and demonstrating the best of basketry, with talented growers and makers from across…
The 18th Ezra Memorial Lecture will be held at 1745 for 1820 on Wednesday 13th March 2024 at City & Guilds Building, Imperial College London. It is being given by the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Professor Michael…
Read More The Fuellers’ 18th Lord Ezra Memorial Lecture 2024
Our annual dinner will be at the Northern Club, Princes Street, Auckland on March 14th 2024. Accommodation is available at the Club. Any Livery members visiting Auckland and New Zealand of course very welcome and please contact Paul Kennerley -…
Annual United Guilds Service at St Paul's Cathedral attended by the Lord Mayor, Bishop of London and all Companions and Guilds. ugs@fishmongers.org.uk for details.
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
The annual Trial & Error Shows at Court No.1, Old Bailey depicting famous cases heard in that Court. The 2024 Shows are title 'State Trial & Error' and covering cases where the State had a role. A Sunday dress rehearsal…
Soprano Caroline Taylor and internationally acclaimed collaborative pianist – and CMF Patron – Roger Vignoles give a recital at the ornate Goldsmiths’ Hall. Positioned at the junction of Foster Lane and Gresham Street in the City of London, the Hall…
Read More City Music Foundation Lunchtime Concert Series – Caroline Taylor “Secrets and Sighs”
The Role of London Medical Students in the Relief of Bergen-Belsen in 1945 by Professor Stephen Challacombe - 10 April 2024 - In-Person Held on Wednesday 10th of April 2024 at 6pm. Venue: Apothecaries' Hall, Black Friar's Lane, London EC4V…
Read More The role of London medical students in the relief of Bergen-Belsen in 1945
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
Annual Lecture - invitation to attend will be sent to Masters and Clerks of the various companies.
If you would like to compete, you can download the Word application form here.
The Treloar's Gala Dinner is returning on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at the spectacular venue of Mansion House, in the presence of Lord Mayor Locum Tenens Vincent Keaveny. Join us and enjoy a very special night of dinner, drinks, entertainment…
The 369th Clergy Support Trust Festival Service brings together three world-class choirs under the magnificent dome of St Paul's Cathedral on Tuesday 7 May 2024, 5pm. In 1655, concerned with the welfare of clergy, their children and widows, livery and…
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At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
Three CMF Artists join forces to perform at the only City of London livery hall with an organ – Ensemble Hesperi’s Thomas Allery (also Director of Music at the Temple Church) Connaught Brass’ trumpeter Aaron Akugbo and soprano Claire Ward.…
Read More City Music Foundation Lunchtime Concert – Thomas Allery, Aaron Akugbo and Claire Ward
An opportunity to find out more about why our eyes are so important and what you can do to help yourself and your family and make the most of your vision. Invitations have been sent to all Clerks of London…
Mental Health Awareness Week is an ideal time for us all to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and find out how we can create a society that prevents mental health problems from developing and protects our mental well-being. This…
Read More Panel Discussion and Networking Breakfast Reception to mark Mental Health Awareness Week
The Gilded City brings together 11 members of the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers working with the ancient art of gilding. This marks the Company’s inaugural participation in London Craft Week, which celebrates its 10th edition this year. The exhibition displays…
The Gilded City brings together 11 members of the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers working with the ancient art of gilding. This marks the Company’s inaugural participation in London Craft Week, which celebrates its 10th edition this year. The exhibition displays…
The King has commanded that a Service of Dedication is to be held for the Order of the British Empire at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 15th May 2024 at St Paul’s Cathedral. Those belonging to the Order and holders of…
The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of the City of London Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli and the Sheriffs of the City of London Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley DBE and Alderman Bronek Masojada are proud to be mounting up and taking…
The Competition is open to all Livery Companies and each Company may enter one or two teams of mixed doubles of which one player in each team must be a member of the Livery either Liveryman or Freeman.
A spoonful of sugar: polio, public health & protection For the first half of the twentieth century, polio was the most feared of all childhood diseases, striking terror in the hearts of parents and children alike. The story of polio…
Read More A spoonful of sugar: polio, public health and protection – Natasha McEnroe
Following the sell-out show of the highly acclaimed ‘Dial Medicine for Murder’ Criminal Medical Consultation last November, the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund is pleased to present three more dates at the Old Bailey in the iconic Court No. 1, scene…
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Following the sell-out show of the highly acclaimed ‘Dial Medicine for Murder’ Criminal Medical Consultation last November, the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund is pleased to present three more dates at the Old Bailey in the iconic Court No. 1, scene…
Read More Dial Medicine for Murder Consultation, Old Bailey Court No. 1
The ever-so-popular Lord Mayor’s Appeal Abseil Challenge will return on Friday 7 June 2024 and is open to everyone who is over 18 years old and reasonably fit and healthy - no previous experience is needed. Take on the dizzying…
The Worshipful Company of Coopers is thrilled to extend an invitation to the third annual Cask Race, a spectacular event set in the historic Guildhall Yard, the very heart of London's Roman amphitheatre legacy. This 2024 event promises to be…
You can download the application form here.
David joined UK-Med in January 2018 as the Chief Executive of the organisation. He has a background in senior roles in the humanitarian sector, having previously worked as a Senior Adviser in emergency response with WHO, as Global Operations Director…
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress will be hosting a Bavarian Ball at Mansion House on Thursday 13 June 2024, in aid of The Lord Mayor's Appeal. This Bavarian inspired event will reflect the heritage of the Lady Mayoress and…
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
In this CMF collaboration, soloists Sirius Chau and Helena Ricci weave a tapestry of French music at the Butcher's Hall with its beautiful arched windows, only recently reopened for events in 2019. Household names Fauré, Satie, Ravel and Debussy are…
Read More CMF Lunchtime Concert Series – Sirius Chau & Helena Ricci
The annual North of England lunch for Liverymen of all City of London Livery Companies and their guests
In partnership with the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network (Link), join the City of London Corporation for Guildhall Pride; our annual raising of the Pride Flag above the Guildhall followed by a reception. Guests are asked to gather in Guildhall Yard from…
Read More Guildhall Pride: annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
The annual weekend gathering of Masters and Prime Wardens is one of the highlights of Livery year and it will take place in London from 21st to 23rd June 2024.
To mark Armed Forces Day, flags will be raised on a variety of buildings nationwide to involve the nation in showing their support for, and to raise awareness of, the Armed Forces. To mark this event and to show support…
The 9th Reflections of The Lord Mayor Gala Evening is honoured to host Alderman Nicholas Lyons, the 694th Lord Mayor of London, as he imparts his unique insights from his term in office. The evening will unfold within the historic…
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Hosted by The Lady Mayoress, in the stunning Egyptian Hall at Mansion House in support of Treloar's. Starting at 12:30pm, you’ll enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz on arrival, a delicious Afternoon Tea and plenty of fun in the auctions,…
Inter livery golf day organised by the Marketors in St Albans.
Details of the day and how you can take part can be found here.
Dear Masters, Prime Wardens, Upper Bailiff, and Clerks, You may be aware that City Livery Club has a "2for1" offer for Masters and Clerks. This means that when a Company has membership, both the Clerk and Master may use the…
Read More Social event with City Livery Club for Masters and Clerks
As part of its campaign to raise awareness of the scale of food insecurity and the food redistribution ecosystem, the Livery Food Initiative will be holding a seminar on the theme of “Addressing Food Insecurity” on 1 July at Drapers’…
Praised for his “liquidity of sound” and “devilish performances”, Lithuanian pianist Rokas Valuntonis has drawn admiration for his imaginative interpretations and striking virtuosity. He will bring the ecstatic, virtuosic music of Chopin to Leathersellers' Hall alongside works by fellow Latvian…
Read More City Music Foundation Lunchtime Concert Series – Rokas Valuntonis
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
Full details are available from the Worshipful Company of Distillers. Please contact the Assistant Clerk office@distillers.org.uk for further information. PLEASE NOTE ENTRANCE TO THIS EVENT IS BY PRE BOOKED TICKETS ONLY. Tickets cannot be purchased on the day at the…
Bring your boules and French casual looks In aid of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. Bring your own picnic, chairs and refreshments. The London Pétanque Club . Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens 139 Vauxhall Walk . Lambeth . London SE11 5HL 17:15 assemble,…
In September 1666 the Great Fire of London swept through the City. Man-about-town Samuel Pepys witnessed and recorded the events of that extraordinary week. The fire started at 1.00am on September 2nd and by mid-morning Pepys was writing about it…
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
Join the Sheriffs of the City of London and dance the night away! Alderwoman and Sheriff Dame Susan Langley DBE and Alderman and Sheriff Bronek Masojada are hosting the eighth Sheriffs' Ball at historic Guildhall on Friday 20 September 2024…
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to a truly special evening—the Equinox Dinner taking place on the 23rd of September at the historic Grocers' Hall. This is an event not to be missed, where we will celebrate the turning…
City Giving Day is a simple but impactful initiative that enables City companies and employees to celebrate and showcase their philanthropic and volunteering achievements and encourage others to get involved.
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…
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.
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
The upcoming exhibition, “Illusion – the Inquisitive Eye,” will be held at the stunning Painters’ Hall in the City of London from 14th to 16th October. This event showcases exceptional works exclusively from Livery Company members, each artist exploring the…
Read More Art in the City Exhibition: Illusion – the Inquisitive Eye
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 annual Inter Livery Real Tennis Competition is to be held at Queen’s Club on Wednesday 6th November 2024. This is a doubles handicap tournament under the auspices of the Tennis & Rackets Association (“T&RA”). There will be a maximum…
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress will be hosting their Grand Finale on Wednesday 6 November 2024 in aid of The Lord Mayor's Appeal. Held in the truly spectacular setting of the Guildhall, in London, this fun and prestigious black-tie…
At Watermen's Hall second Friday of the month at 12:30pm. 5-Course Tasting menu with exciting matching wines. £84 per head including VAT. Maximum party of 8.
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…
Join us for a creative and festive time as we celebrate the beauty of pollinators with a unique felt decoration workshop. Learn to create stunning felt decoration inspired by our buzzing friends, along with a mince pie and a glass…
Check on the organiser’s website that dates and times are correct.
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