As you may know, the Festival has been a major highlight of the City calendar for four centuries, and we have Masters and Members from over half of the City Livery, Guilds and Companies booked to attend the Festival Service at St Paul's Cathedral so far.

The musical selection promises to be spectacular, featuring works by Gabrieli, Parry, Elgar, Stanford – celebrating his centenary – and Cecilia McDowall. The combined choirs of Durham, Rochester and St Paul's Cathedral will sing Elgar’s 'Give unto the Lord', which was composed especially for our Festival Service in 1914.

You can also book  seats for the charity Festival Dinner - an opportunity for networking and fellowship, over a two-course buffet with wine - at Plaisterers' Hall.

Click anywhere in this article to reserve places for the Service and Dinner

St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road Governors' Hall, St Thomas' Hospital (Main Entrance), Westminster Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

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. Booking will open in Spring 2024.

 The highlight of the Club’s Programme of Events is the Annual inter-Livery Regatta at Cowes where entrants battle it out for the Lord Mayor’s Cup.  It is traditionally held the weekend before the final Bank Holiday weekend of May. 

The format is for members and crews to meet informally at one of the local Club houses for a buffet supper on the Friday evening with the action taking 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.  The Island Sailing Club’s Race Officer will run both races.  The ISC also offers members and guests facilities to watch the races from their terrace.  

The Regatta weekend concludes on the Saturday evening with Presentations and a Dinner at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes.   This weekend is huge fun and immensely popular so booking early is encouraged.

For further information please contact Nadine Cowell, Secretary, City Livery Yacht Club by clicking anywhere in this article.

Taking place at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 4th – 6th June, 2024

Following the sell-out show of the highly acclaimed ‘Dial Medicine for Murder’ 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 of many famous criminal case trials that shaped modern Britain.

Dr John Bodkin Adams and Dr Harold Shipman were allegedly responsible for over 400 murders between them. Leading forensic Psychiatrist, Dr Andrew Johns and General Practitioner, Dr Harry Brünjes, dissect and discuss the reason why these notorious doctors turned from medicine to murder, in this unique medical consultation

Arrangements:

6:00pm Arrival for Drinks Reception

Presentation 7:00pm,

conclusion 8:30pm following a Q&A session.

Standard Court Seats £75

Premium Dock, Jury Box & Counsels’ Row £110

Rear of Court & Public Gallery - 12 only at £40

Click anywhere in this article to book your place

Organised by the Worshipful Company of Glovers at Sussex County Croquet Club, Kingston Lane, Southwick, West Sussex, BN43 6YW

A day of friendly competition. Arrival refreshments, lunch and afternoon tea are all included. 

 Livery companies may enter up to three teams, but only two teams may compete for the “Glovers’ Cup”. In addition to, or instead of, entering the Glovers’ Cup, companies can enter the “Inter-Livery Challenge” which is for first-time or occasional players for whom explanation and direction will be provided. It will take place on the same day. Both competitions are for teams of two players (doubles) playing 13-point games and the tournament formats will be explained on the day.

Cost: £75 per person - including all playing costs. For non-players the cost is £55

Dress Code: Whites may be worn or comfortable summer clothing. Flat shoes are mandatory.

A brief introduction to croquet will be provided at 9.45.

Contact WCG for more information.

PM Martin Riley is the Capitaine Lieutenant of the British Squadron of La Compagnie des Mousquetaires d’Armagnac. This is a global organisation dedicated to the appreciation of Gascony in SW France which produces outstanding cuisine, wines and Armagnac brandy. 

It is inspired by the life and values of d’Artagnan who came from this region and who was the bodyguard to King Louis XIV of France in the 17 century.  His life and adventures were immortalised in the stories written by Alexandre Dumas in the 19th century “The Three Musketeers”. 

The overall worldwide Capitaine of the Mousquetaires is Aymeri de Montesquiou, a direct descendant of d’Artagnan- Louis XIV’s bodyguard.  

A dinner is taking place on June 15 at HMS President,  to celebrate the organisation and Armagnac. This is your opportunity to take part in this special occasion. Places will be limited to 100.  The cost per person is £150.  Partners are welcome.  

Click anywhere in this article to obtain more information from  PM Martin.

Taking place at Porters Park Golf Club, Radlett, Hertfordshire 

They are taking advantage of the long daylight hours with registration from 12.00pm and the first tee time at 1.30pm.

A three-course carvery meal and prizegiving follows the golf.

Entry is £115 per person

There will be individual and team stableford competitions on the day, including the WCIT Golfer of the Year for eligible members of the company. The individual competition is open to any player with an active handicap.

Contact WCIT for more information.

The second largest event in the City of London, Cart Marking is a showcase for the Worshipful Company of Carmen and an opportunity to highlight their industry and celebrate the past, present and future of commercial transport in the presence of the Lord Mayor of London.

It is set in the historic surroundings of the Guildhall Yard and followed by a reception and sumptuous lunch in the Great Hall of the Guildhall.  It is alway a fun and memorable day.

They had a great set of over 50 vehicle entries for 2023 and hope to equal or improve on that in 2024.

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The Apollo 19 Past Masters Tie will be available to purchase at the next event of the Association.

Ties will cost £20 each.  Payment in cash or a cheque payable to Apollo 19 Past Masters Association.  

The River Thames Lunch Club takes place at Watermen’s Hall on the 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.

Contact the organiser by clicking in this email to book your places.

With the exception of bank holidays Ironmongers Hall hold weekly luncheons on a Monday.

The cost per person is from £64.  Click anywhere in this item to contact the Hall to book your table.

Nigel Pullman reports that the Archive of past masters of the 110 livery companies is now "complete".  lt provides information to historians, genealogists and archivists, and those with a more contemporary interest. The Excel spreadsheet can be downloaded by following the link below.

www.liverycompanies.info/a-z-list-of-companies/past-masters-archive.html

INformation about the City of London Livery Companies, including the diary of events, can be found at The City Livery Committee website.

Click anywhere in this article to reach the CLC website.