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…
Details of the Livery Charity Chairs Group Hot Topic #11 – Charity Commission Guidance: how it can help you save money and reduce stress.
A wonderful opportunity to begin the festive season with carols and readings within the intimate and beautiful surroundings of The King's Chapel at the Savoy. The service will be followed by a short reception held on the premises.
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 Weavers Company in conjunction with Clinks will run a Summit exploring the alternatives to custody for women.
Join us for the first 2025 concert in the series of our Livery Halls Tour with CMF Artists Joanna Harries (Mezzo-Soprano) and Aleksandra Myslek (piano) at the Merchant Taylors' Hall on 3rd February, 1pm. This concert will be held in…
Read More CMF Lunchtime Concert Series: Flirts, Fools and Peacocks: Men to Avoid in Music and Life
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…
There will be a Livery Prayer Vigil on Tuesday 4 February 2025 at St James Garlickhythe, London EC4V 2AF, between 3.30 and 5.30 pm, organised by WC Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (WCCSA). The thinking behind it is that, in common…
Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Mansion House with a unique concert featuring talented pupils from the renowned Yehudi Menuhin Schools in both the UK (Cobham) and China (Qingdao). Introduced by acclaimed violinists Tasmin Little CBE and Lu Siqing, this…
This free lecture will introduce the importance of sleep on health and wellbeing and the role that colour and light plays in healthy sleep. Increasingly, today people are not getting enough sleep and this can have many adverse health effects…
Read More Sleep, Colour and Light: A Free Lecture by Prof Stephen Westland
Join us at The London Archives as Rebekah Higgitt and Jasmine Kilburn-Toppin talk us through their new publication, exploring distinctive practices in the artisanal, mercantile, and governmental sites of London. Metropolitan Science provides a new perspective on what is often…
Read More Metropolitan Science: London Sites and Cultures of Knowledge and Practice, c. 1600-1800
Italian Renaissance Ceramics at Apothecaries Hall To be given by Justin Raccanello Visitors to Apothecaries’ Hall walk past its amazing collection of drug jars on every visit, in the Shop, the Armada Hall, and the Parlour. A small number were…
Dr Tessa Murdoch FSA worked at the Museum of London from 1981-1990 and at the V&A from 1990-2021. Her book Europe Divided: Huguenot Refugee Art and Culture was published by the V&A in November 2021. She was also consultant on…
Read More Leading Figures Amongst the Stranger Communities at Blackfriars 1550-1660
An exhibition of embroidery as fine art, with works submitted from around the world.
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…
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
This lecture explores the historical evolution of cardiovascular medicine in Britain, highlighting its development from early generalist medical practices to the groundbreaking contributions of British pioneers in diagnostics, therapeutics, and surgical innovations that transformed the global management of heart disease.…
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…
Read More International Women’s Day Event – Women in International Trade
Trade your cosy, warm bed for a night and join the Lady Mayoress and Lord Mayor (travel plans permitting) at our Sleep Out. Launched by Amanda Keaveny in 2022, this event offers a glimpse into the reality of sleeping rough…
Join us at the Haberdashers’ Hall on the 17th of March as the Kyan Quartet offer an exciting programme of Beethoven, Shaw and Gubaidulina.
You are invited to the launch of the Centre for Health Studies, Apothecaries’ Hall. Join us to celebrate the introduction of the new academic hub of the Society, which encompasses all our academic activities. Delivering a range of diplomas, courses,…
Read More Centre for Health Studies Launch and Spring Lecture
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators' will host the Annual City Water Debate at Bakers' Hall on Wed 19 Mar 2025. The theme is: REFRESHING WATER – PROGRESS AND PRIORITIES. The event, which will be conducted under the Chatham House…
The Chartered Secretaries and Administrators' Livery Company will be holding its annual lecture on the evening of 25 March 2025 at Stationers' Hall, London. The lecture will be on a key topic for governance professionals and those involved in business…
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…
Read More United Guilds Service (one week earlier than is usual)
After a sell-out event in 2024, The Treloar’s Gala Dinner will be back for 2025, taking place on Wednesday 2nd April! Join us for a special night of dinner, drinks and live entertainment at the stunning Mansion House in London.…
Transforming the materials agenda for a sustainable planet: Opportunities and challenges Speaker: Professor Mark Jolly, FIMMM, FICME, CEng, CEnv Professor of Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing at Cranfield University We live in a materials world. Everything we use is made from…
Gareth Williams MD ScD FRCP FRCPE is an Emeritus Professor and former Dean of Medicine at the University of Bristol. He graduated from Cambridge, trained in London and Geneva and specialised in diabetes and obesity, building up an internationally recognised…
The Friends of the Collections are delighted and honoured that this year’s Spring Lecture will be given by Past Master Prof Michael Farthing. In this lecture Prof Farthing will explore the life of Mr Nicholas Culpeper: a ‘lay’ herbalist known…
Read More Mr Nicholas Culpeper: ‘lay’ herbalist and revolutionary presented by Prof Michael Farthing
30 April 2025 Virtual Lecture Dr Kersten Hall (Leeds University), organised by The Clothworkers' Company 19.00 - 20.00 (London time) Zoom details for the event will be sent to registered guests in advance of the lecture. Free virtual event, but…
Read More The Story of Insulin: How Wool Wove a Path from Thick Brown Muck to Wall Street Gold
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…
Read More Clergy Support Trust Annual Festival Service and Dinner
The Faculty of Conflict & Catastrophe Medicine owes its existence to Dr Leslie Payne who died in 2018. He helped establish the Diploma in the Medical Care of Catastrophes (DMCC), which continues to be taught and examined at the Society…
In this full-day event, discover the collections and archives related to the Chelsea Physic Garden, London’s oldest botanic garden founded by the Society of Apothecaries in 1673. You will spend a morning at Apothecaries’ Hall in Blackfriars, the oldest extant…
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