Organised by the Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards, the 43rd Inter-Livery Bridge Tournament takes place on Monday, 2nd March 2026 at Drapers' Hall, Throgmorton Street, EC2N 2AN  

This is a friendly competition and players of all standards are welcome.  We particularly welcome ‘kitchen bridge’ players who would like to try their hand at duplicate bridge in a relaxing atmosphere.  There will be various trophies, crystal glasses and unique WCMPC playing cards to be won too! Participants have teas and coffees on arrival and there is a two course supper, with wines at the mid point. 

The Lead Contact must be one of the following: a current member of a Livery or Guild, the partner of a current member, or a widow/widower of a past member, or the officer of a Livery or Guild Company.  

THEIR PARTNER DOES NOT NEED TO HAVE ANY LIVERY CONNECTION    

The charge for entering the competition will be £230 per pair.

The closing date for entering the Tournament is Friday, 20 February 2026.   

The Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund does some amazing work supporting people when they leave prison with small grants that make a BIG difference.

The Sheriffs are organising a series of six sponsored walks starting or ending at different London prisons to support the Sheriffs’ & Recorder’s Fund.

We are inviting Master, Prime Wardens to join in. Rob, Elspeth, Kevin and Keith are doing all six walk. 

Would you be kind enough to make a small donation – every little helps, £10 is fine.

Please say you are supporting Kevin and Keith when you donate to our page by clicking anywhere in this article

The Worshipful Company of Coopers will once again host the annual Coopers' Cask Race in 2026 - a lively and good-natured competition that brings together Livery Companies, Guilds and City organisations for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness and fellowship. 

For more information contact the Worshipful Company of Coopers by clicking anywhere in this article

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.  

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.

 The Innholders' Friday Dining Club takes place at The Innholders' Hall

 30 College Street, City of London EC4R 2RH

Arrival 12.30-1.00 PM

For bookings Party of Maximum of 8 Guests

Five Course Taster Menu with

Exciting Matching Wines

£88.00 per Guest inclusive of  Vat 

Dates 2025

Friday 28th March,  Friday 25th April, Friday 23th May, Friday 27th June, Friday 25th July, Friday 26th September, Friday 24th October, Friday 28th November. December no Luncheon

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.