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

Keynote speaker Elisabeth Bowes - Deputy High Commissioner of Australia. Elisabeth will discuss the role of women in international trade and the broader impact this has on world trade. Followed by a lively debate with the Members of Goodenough College…

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At the Northern Club, Auckland. All members of Livery companies are most welcome both living in New Zealand or visiting. For information please contact Paul Kennerley - paulandgillie@leelands.co.uk or 07710 409375 until January 15th and after 0275 409375.

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.

In 2030, the Weavers Company will be 900 years old. This dinner will launch the year.