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SUMMARY:83rd UNITED GUILDS’ SERVICE
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 83rd United Guilds’ Service\, held in the spectacular surroundings of St. Paul’s Cathedral. The event is essentially a ceremonial gathering – together to mark the work of Livery Companies and Guilds of the City of London and is attended by the Lord Mayor\, Sheriffs\, Aldermen and Common Council. The Preacher will be The Reverend GeorgeBush. \nRestrictions on Seating \nThe service is free to attend though admission to the Cathedral will be by ticket only; there are 8 reserved seats in the Company Row (Court Members and Liverymen) and 14 tickets for unreserved seats in the North Transept and North Aisle\, available to those who cannot be accommodated in the Company Row\, and also to partners/guests. \nTimings \nPlease note that the service commences at 11.15 am. We will gather on the front steps of St Paul’s beforehand at 10.30 am (where the Clerk will hand you your ticket) and must be seated in our places by 10.45 am. \nDress code: Lounge Suits including ties. Gowns for the Master and Wardens. \nBreakfast and Lunch at Carpenters’ Hall following the Service \nFor those wishing to attend\, Carpenters’ Hall\, 1 Throgmorton Avenue\, EC2N 2JJ is open for morning coffee at 9.30 am before departing for the service. After the service you will have an opportunity to meet other companies to mix and mingle over a Buffet Lunch with wine preceded by a Drinks Reception and welcome from the Master Carpenter\, Laurence Mallison. \n  \nThe charge for the Morning Coffee / Reception and Luncheon will be £72.00 including VAT per head inclusive of all food and drinks. \n  \nIF YOU ONLY WISH TO ATTEND THE SERVICE AND NOT THE LUNCH PLEASE CONTACT THE  \nCLERK DIRECTLY AT:  jane.hilliard@wcobm.co.uk \n  \n\n\n\nMorning Coffee from 9.30 am \nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee \nTregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea \nChilled Orange Juice \nCranberry Juice \nStill & Sparkling Mineral Water \nMini Danish \n“The Carpenters” Home Made Short Bread Biscuit \n  \nFormat of the Lunch will be as followed: \nDrinks Reception \nWelcome to Carpenters’ Hall from the Master Carpenter \nBuffet Lunch complimented with Fine White and Red Wines \nCoffee\, Teas & Infusions with Hand Made Chocolates\n\n\n\nRound Tables no seating plan with 8 guests to a table unless requested a maximum of 10 per table \n  \nMenu \nLancashire Hot Pot – Potato Topping \nSmithfield Porters Beef Steak with Wild Mushroom & London Pride Ale Pie \nMacaroni Pasta with Roast Vegetables \nOld Fashioned Roast Potatoes \nSeasonal Vegetables \n  \n&&& \n  \nMango Posset \nor \nSelection of Rennet & Rind \nAward-Winning Cheesemonger of Stamford \nSussex Brie & Cropwell Bishop Stilton \nSalad of Grape & Apple \nSelected More Peter’s Yard Sourdough Crackers \n  \n&&& \n  \nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee \nTregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea \nChocolate Truffles \n \n\n\n\nOrigins of the United Guilds’ Service \nAt a meeting of the Masters and Prime Wardens of the Twelve Great Companies\, held at \nGoldsmith’s Hall on 1st February 1943\, it was decided to hold a service in St Paul’s Cathedral for the Livery Companies and Guilds of the City of London. The idea behind the service was to help lift the spirits of the City following the Blitz during the Second World War. Having regard to the religious origins of the Companies\, Thursday 25th March 1943\, Lady Day\, was selected as the date for the Service\, being the first day of the year according to the Julian Calendar. The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of London\, Sir Joseph attended along with the Sheriffs and the Court of Aldermen and the Right Reverend the Lord Bishop of London\, Dr G.F. Fisher\, preached the sermon. As far as records show\, this was the first occasion on which all the Livery Companies and Guilds of the City combined to hold a religious service. Since then\, it has become an annual event and remains one of the few occasions in the calendar at which the Livery Companies and Guilds can gather together as a whole.
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LOCATION:St Paul’s Cathedral\, St Paul's Churchyard\, London\, EC4M 8AD\, United Kingdom
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