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
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Marking the 80th Anniversary of D-day concert
Saturday, 8 June, 7.30-8pm
St Clement Danes Church, Strand, London, WC2R 1DH
A concert in association with the RAF Air Cadet Choir.
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Alongside efforts to reduce carbon emissions & the impact we humans have on our planet has come increased anxiety about food: how it is grown & distributed, & its impact on health. In this LCAG webinar we look at new farming methods & best practices in the food industry, alongside our evolving understanding of food & the human microbiome.
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The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress will be hosting a Bavarian Ball at Mansion House on Thursday 13 June 2024, in aid of The Lord Mayor's Appeal.
This Bavarian inspired event will reflect the heritage of the Lady Mayoress and will include a Beer and Champagne reception, a mouth watering Bavarian feast, a foot stomping five piece band, fundraising activities and plenty of singing, swaying and cheering. An event not to be missed!
Dress code: Black Tie or National Attire.
Tickets are £300 per person, groups of 10 are £3,000 or groups of 8 are £2,400.
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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.
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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.
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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 British Army is planning to run a pilot project providing Year 10 -13 school pupils with 3-5 days of British Army work experience. The work experience runs between 22 - 26 July at Wellington Barracks, on Petty France near Buckingham Palace.
There will be a broad range of experiences offered so that all pupils who complete the experience will have something to put on their CV, no matter what they’re interested in including medical, engineering, leadership roles and hospitality. HQ London District is looking to host 150 pupils in total.
While spaces may go quickly, there will be future programmers in the year, so please do register your interest.
For more information please contact
LCpl F King, London District Engagement Team by clicking anywhere in this article.
Save the date for the Annual Sheriffs Ball on 20 September 2024 at Guildhall.
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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.
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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.
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