The choir will be performing music featuring London and the City of London, including music composed by John Rutter and Bob Chilcott. 

To top it off we will be joined by some of the Pearly Kings and Queens to lead us all in some of the well-known songs about London.

All this will take place, not down by the Old Bull and Bush, but in the Grand Hall at the Old Bailey.

We are delighted to be joined by the renowned actor, Robert Glenister, who will be performing some suitable readings to accompany the music.

There will be a bar open from 5.45pm.  Come a little early and, if you would like, take a glass through with you to enjoy as the concert unfolds.

To book: https://oldbaileychoir.com/

The City commemorates the Submarine Service 125th Anniversary at a major MH reception, organised by Tin Plate Workers & Engineers, supported by and opened by the Lady Mayor and her Consort, on Wed 24 June after the Sheriffs’ Election / Armed Forces Flag Raising Day at Guildhall. 

The aim is to show today’s submariners the City & Livery tradition of supporting our Armed Forces, and for the Liveries to learn what submariners have done and are doing for the UK. 

Our guests will be 50 submariners: Submarine Service hierarchy, former First Sea Lords, Falklands vets, serving submariners from affiliated submarines. Food, drink, a special birthday cake and Royal Marine Band can be enjoyed as you talk to these submariners. 

Contact the Engineer's Company for more information: www.engineerscompany.org.uk

The Stationers Company are opening the tickets to their James Bond ball at Stationers' Hall on Friday 3 July to other livery companies. 

Tickets available from Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/casino-royale-charity-ball-2026-tickets-1989455830945

The Worshipful Company of Upholders Celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Granting of its Royal Charter with two exciting FREE exhibitions.

The Making of the Circle of Life Artwork, Guildhall on Thursday 9 July 2026, From 10am until noon.

With displays from Aiden Hart, designer of our artwork and of the anointing screen at King Charles III Coronation, the Royal School of Needlework, Fine Cell Work, and the twelve participating Cathedrals showing their involvement with the project. Alongside we will be celebrating 400 years of the Upholders tracing our history back to the early days of the craft guilds mostly involving the manufacturing of furniture and upholstered goods into a trade that included funeral undertaking, to modern day interior designers.

Please note that the finished Circle of Life artwork will not be on display at this exhibition.

The Circle of Life Artwork on Display at 101 Gallery, The Salvation Army International Headquarters,101 Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4EH

Friday 10th July – Friday 24th July from 8am – 4pm

Showcasing the magnificent 2.3metre Circle of Life artwork presented in its spectacular rotating circular frame in its full glory.

Aiden Hart has created 13 captivating scenes, known as icon panels, that represent the life of an Upholsterer from cradle to grave and the history of our Company. This embroidery, overseen by the Royal School of Needlework, has been created by 106 stitchers from twelve English Cathedrals and two from Fine Cell Work.

The icon panels are truly beautiful. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view the ancient “Opus Anglicanum” stitch meaning English work and is predominantly in gold & silver thread.

This year the Challenge is teaming up with the Lloyd's of London Foundation to host a 2 day abseiling extravaganza at the Lloyd's Building on the 8th and 9th July.  The Lady Mayor Alderwoman Dame Susan Langley will be descending on Thurs 9 July but slots for both days are available for all.

Registration £50

Minimum donation £350

To book your slot please go to Personal Information - Lloyd's of London Foundation and The Lord Mayor's Appeal Abseil 2026 and choose 'The Lord Mayor's Appeal Charity' option.

Renowned for its stunning displays of discipline and musical excellence, The Military Musical Spectacular returns to the historic setting of Horse Guards Parade this July, bringing together the best of British Military music and international guests. Inspiring a Nation is influenced by those who have fostered a spirit of unity in communities and the country and left us all with a lasting legacy.

For the first time ever, The Household Division is collaborating with Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals, presenting a stunning finale of the most phenomenal and thrilling music from Phantom of the Opera and CATS.

Presenting visual splendour and inspired by music and tradition, the Bands of the Household Cavalry, Grenadier, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards are joined by the Pipes and Drums of the Scots Guards and The London Scottish Regiment. The Band and Bugles of The Rifles alongside The Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas make their debut performance at this year’s show, all combining in a musically stunning performance.

Making their debut on Horse Guards Parade are the spectacular Top Secret Drum Corps flying in directly from Switzerland. This incredible group of young drummers, known for their precision, humour and thrilling tempo, have toured the world in the last 20 years with passion, imagination and dedication and have proven themselves to be a sustainable world-class act. They march onto Horse Guards for the most unique performance with the Foot Guards Bands.

Alongside the Top Secret Drum Corps we welcome the Big Band from the NATO headquarters in Belgium. Formed by musicians from throughout the organisation, they support the alliance in music worldwide and are sure to inspire an international flavour to the 2026 Military Musical Spectacular.

Refreshments available on the parade ground for purchase.

This year’s evening will celebrate the reflections of Alderman Alastair King DL, the 696th Lord Mayor of London, following his year of office. The Gala will also mark 10 years of Reflections in Stained Glass, bringing together civic reflection, stained-glass storytelling, youth creativity and shared stewardship.

I am also pleased to share a short invitation from David Stringer-Lamarre, Past Master Glazier, who has attended Reflections on several occasions and has seen first-hand how the evening brings together members of the City, the Livery, supporters of youth creativity, and those with an interest in civic life, heritage and service.

Tickets are now available at £205 pp

Booking link:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/reflectionsofthelordmayor/2093092

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 2026 Inter-Livery Tennis Competition will take place on Friday 25th September at the Lensbury Club, TW11 9NU. Entries are now invited from all Liveries as per the attached calling notice.

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.