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SUMMARY:Visit to Finsbury Circus Gardens
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to a special visit to Finsbury Circus Gardens\, the largest green space within the City of London at approximately 3 acres. Previously used as a Crossrail worksite during the construction of the Elizabeth Line\, the gardens sit almost directly above Liverpool Street’s Elizabeth Line station. Following the completion of the works\, the site was returned to the City of London Corporation\, with funds allocated for its reinvigoration. \nThe City Corporation’s Open Spaces team has led the transformation project\, which is now nearing completion—the builders are about to leave! \nAfter a brief introduction\, Jake Tibbetts\, Manager of City Gardens at the City Corporation\, will provide insights into the challenges faced during the project and the complexities of designing and delivering the new gardens. \nFollowing our tour\, those who wish can join us for refreshments at Gail’s in Liverpool Street Station for further discussions and networking. \n🚶‍♂️ Important Information: \nThe visit takes place outdoors\, so please dress appropriately for early May weather. While there is some shade\, the sun can be strong.\nThere are no toilet facilities in the Gardens\, but facilities are available at Liverpool Street Station.\nGroup size is limited to 20 participants\, so book early to secure your place! \n🌿 A perfect time to visit\, as the building works are finishing—don’t miss this unique opportunity!
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/visit-to-finsbury-circus-gardens/
LOCATION:Finsbury Circus Gardens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pollinating London Together":MAILTO:admin@pollinatinglondontogether.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T213000
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SUMMARY:Clergy Support Trust Annual Festival Service and Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nThis 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.  \nThe Service begins at 5pm\, with processions at 4.40pm\, and is followed by Dinner at the Plaisterers Hall. \nPlease 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\nNB: Livery Masters and Clerks will receive an email with their personalised booking link in the weeks to come.
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/clergy-support-trust-annual-festival-service-and-dinner/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral\, St Paul's Churchyard\, London\, EC4M 8AD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clergy Support Trust":MAILTO:festival@clergysupport.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T193000
DTSTAMP:20250415T142226Z
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SUMMARY:Reconstructing the Wounded (The Leslie Payne Memorial Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Shehan Hettiaratchy \n War causes severe injuries\, with limb trauma being the most common. If not managed well\, these injuries can lead to long-term disability\, but with proper care\, recovery is possible. Drawing on 20 years of experience in war zones from Afghanistan to Ukraine\, Shehan will discuss effective reconstructive strategies\, covering immediate surgical interventions\, early reconstruction\, and long-term support for war-injured populations. \nAbout Leslie Payne:\nFrom the early 1970s\, Leslie laboured long and hard as the Ballistic and Blast Archivist to the Department of Military Surgery at RAMC College Millbank. This unpaid work was carried out in addition to managing his busy dental practice. At the same time\, he was discretely advising security agencies in the UK. His areas of particular interest and expertise included blast biophysics and pathophysiology\, and penetrating civilian and military ballistic injury. \nLeslie was also a noted expert on stab injury and unarmed combat and worked closely with the London Metropolitan Police and the Association of Chief Police Officers of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in these areas.
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/the-leslie-payne-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Apothecaries Hall\, Black Friars Lane\, London\, EC4V 6EJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Apothecaries Academic Events":MAILTO:academicevents@apothecaries.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20250220T123931Z
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SUMMARY:Apothecaries\, Plants and People: A potted history of the Apothecaries and the Chelsea Physic Garden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou will spend a morning at Apothecaries’ Hall in Blackfriars\, the oldest extant Livery Hall in the City of London. Attendees will engage with displays and short talks on botanical illustrations\, herbals and manuscripts and learn more about the people and plants that link the two organisations. Participants will also enjoy a lecture led by Medical Herbalist\, Frances Watkins\, which draws on the history and collections of the Chelsea Physic Garden and the Apothecaries. \nThe morning session will include refreshments and time for discussion before participants travel to the Chelsea Physic Garden where a hot lunch (included in the fee) is provided. Travel between the locations is not included but information will be provided on public transport options. \nThe afternoon session will include a specialised tour of the Chelsea Physic Garden connected to the archival material you explored at Apothecaries’ Hall. This will be followed by a lecture led by Eve Barro\, former Assistant Project Curator for the 350 Defining Plants Project which ran during the Garden’s 350th anniversary in 2023. Eve will guide you through some of the defining plants and archives of Chelsea Physic Garden\, offering a unique opportunity to view rarely shown items\, including editions of Philip Miller’s The Gardener’s Dictionary. \nBooking Information: \nTickets: £130 (Early Bird until 28 February) and £140 (Standard)\nThe morning session will be hosted at the Apothecaries Hall\, Black Friars Lane\, London EC4V6EJ.\, You will travel to the Chelsea Physic Garden for the afternoon session at approximately 12:15pm\, here you will have a hot lunch and spend the afternoon at the Garden.\nNo discount for Friends of the Garden.\nPlease note the afternoon session will be hosted in Chelsea Physic Garden’s Gallery\, which only accessible via stairs.\nThis event is in partnership with Centre For Health Studies Apothecaries’ Hall
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/apothecaries-plants-and-people-a-potted-history-of-the-apothecaries-and-the-chelsea-physic-garden/
LOCATION:Chelsea Physic Garden\, 66 Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW3 4HS
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SUMMARY:Annual Inter-Livery Regatta
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/annual-inter-livery-regatta/
LOCATION:Cowes
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ORGANIZER;CN="City Livery Yacht Club":MAILTO:clubsec@clyc.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
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SUMMARY:Worshipful Company of World Traders Golf 2025
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the serenity of the Halliloo Valley just north of Woldingham\, in the heart of the Surrey North Downs\, Woldingham Golf Club’s excellent course and facilities have become a popular destination for golfers. The Club’s stately neo-classical style clubhouse offers spectacular views across the course and the valley beyond.  \nDesigned by American architect Bradford Benz\, the golf course makes the most of the contours of the valley in which it sits. A par 71 course in excess of 6\,000 yards long from the yellow tees\, the course is built on a chalk base\, excellent for drainage which\, together with the USGA specification greens\, allows year round play. Golfers will decide for themselves their favourite holes\, but for sheer beauty\, the 4th and 7th at the far end of the course\, in the bowl of the valley\, will take some beating… Our day includes coffee and bacon rolls on arrival\, 18 Holes of Golf\, dinner\, followed by prize giving. Great value for £100.00 (Non–golfers attending dinner only £40.00). \nCome and enjoy yourselves! As in previous years’\, we will do our best to make everyone feel special throughout the day. Entries will be limited to 20 teams of four and places will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Individual entries will be formed into teams of four. We recommend you book early. The Worshipful Company of World Traders Captain\, Steven Haydon\, will be delighted to welcome you personally on the day!
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/worshipful-company-of-world-traders-golf-2025/
LOCATION:Woldingham Golf Club\, Halliloo Valley Road\, Woldingham\, CR3 7HA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Haydon":MAILTO:Email: stevehaydon1@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T200000
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SUMMARY:Eye Health for the Livery – an interactive evening with the Spectacle Makers\, at St Thomas’ Hospital SE1 7EH
DESCRIPTION:The Spectacle Makers host an annual eye health information session\, at no cost.  Places are reserved first for Masters/Prime Wardens/The Upper Bailiff\, with remaining seats open for booking by interested members of any livery company.  Booking is subject to availability and has now closed for the 20205 event.\n____________________________________________________________
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/eye-health-for-the-livery-an-interactive-evening-with-the-spectacle-makers-at-st-thomas-hospital-se1-7eh-2/
LOCATION:St Thomas’ Hospital\, Westminster Bridge Road\, Governors' Hall\, St Thomas' Hospital (Main Entrance)\, Westminster Bridge Road\, London\, SE1 7EH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers":MAILTO:clerk@spectaclemakers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250519T190000
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SUMMARY:Reconstructing the Blackfriars District in the Age of Shakespeare
DESCRIPTION:To be given by Prof Christopher Highley \nIn this talk Professor Highley will introduce a new digital project that he is part of called Shakespeare’s Theaterscape: London Playhouse Districts (1576-1642). Its goal is to better understand the place of particular playhouses within their urban contexts by mapping the surrounding neighbourhoods. In this period\, the Blackfriars neighbourhood was actually home to two theatres\, the first of which was eventually taken over and repurposed by the Society of Apothecaries. The memories of other notable buildings\, institutions\, and businesses like the glasshouse\, the King’s printing house\, and the parish church of St. Anne\, linger on in the names of local yards and lanes\, while others like the tennis courts\, fencing school\, and the mansions of leading aristocratic families have long vanished. By exploring the new digital map and discussing the historic sources underlying it\, we will get a more complete picture of the various sites and activities that made Blackfriars such a dynamic and bustling corner of life in the capital. \nChristopher Highley is Professor of English at The Ohio State University and the director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. His most recent book is Blackfriars in Early Modern London: Theatre\, Church\, and Neighbourhood (Oxford University Press\, 2022). \nRefunds\, minus a £5 admin fee (per ticket)\, will be offered\, upon request\, to anyone cancelling for any reason up to six working days before an event. After this time\, no refunds are available.
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/reconstructing-the-blackfriars-district-in-the-age-of-shakespeare/
LOCATION:Apothecaries Hall\, Black Friars Lane\, London\, EC4V 6EJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T143000
DTSTAMP:20250428T113227Z
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SUMMARY:Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Course
DESCRIPTION:This one-day Conference is designed for professionals across all industries in the city\, together with any member or officer of a Livery Company or Guild who has responsibility for EED&I within their organisation\, or who has a specific interest in the topic. \nFull details and booking can be found here. \n 
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-course/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Livery Committee":MAILTO:events@liverycommittee.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T223000
DTSTAMP:20250213T105642Z
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SUMMARY:Feed a Future Fundraising Dinner for City Harvest
DESCRIPTION:The Worshipful Companies of Fuellers and Carmen\, supported by The Vintners Company\, warmly invite you to an evening of fellowship\, fine dining\, and purpose at the iconic Vintners’ Hall. \nThis special event supports the Livery Food Initiative\, a pan-livery initiative supported by over forty livery companies\, which champions the remarkable work of City Harvest London – transforming lives by tackling food waste and food poverty in our city. \nThis dinner will raise funds for over 120\,000 meals. \nTwelve tables each of ten places are available with one place from each table donated to a City Harvest ambassador — a true hero in the fight against food poverty. \nAttendees can take part in an online and live auction to win fantastic prizes that inspire and directly support our charitable mission. Full details will be shared closer to the event. \nDuring the dinner we will hear from Laura & Stephen Winningham who founded City Harvest and Sarah Calcutt who is the CEO of City Harvest. \nThis impactful dinner will bring together over a hundred livery members and friends to raise vital funds to feed vulnerable communities across London.  All proceeds from this dinner will be donated to City Harvest London. \nTables are limited\, and the impact is priceless. Secure yours today and be part of this extraordinary evening. \nLOCATION\nVintners’ Hall\n68 Upper Thames Street\nLondon\nEC4V 3BG\nview on map \nDRESS\nBlack Tie & livery badges \nTIMINGS\n1815 – Reception\n1845 – Dinner\n2230 – Carriages \nFULL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FUELLERS’ AND CARMEN’S WEBSITES
URL:https://liverycommittee.org/event/feed-a-future-fundraising-dinner-for-city-harvest/
LOCATION:Vintners’ Hall\, 68 Upper Thames Street\, London\, EC4V 3BG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Worshipful Company of Fuellers":MAILTO:clerk@fuellers.co.uk
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