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SUMMARY:Election of the Sheriffs at Guildhall
DESCRIPTION:Liverymen are summoned to appear at Guildhall on Wednesday\, 24th June 2026 by 11.45 a.m. for the Election of Sheriffs.  Tickets are required.  The Election is open to Liverymen ONLY. Please email the Clerk at jane.hilliard@wcobm.co.uk if you wish to attend the Election no later than Wednesday 3rd June. There is no cost for attending the Election at Guildhall. As far as securing a good seat in Guildhall\, you are advised that the earlier you arrive\, the better. \n  \nPlease note that only Liverymen admitted before 31st May 2025 are eligible to vote. \n  \nThe City of London Corporation supports Alderman Prem Goyal CBE and Alderman Tim Levene – our very own Sponsoring Alderman\, as the candidates for the Office of Sheriff. They are expected to take office in September 2026 to support the Lord Mayor and HM’s Old Bailey Judges. Their Election addresses will be sent to you as soon as they are available. \n  \nLUNCHEON AT PAINTERS’ HALL following the Election\nAfter the Election the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers are holding a Luncheon at Painters’ Hall\, 9 Little Trinity Lane\, London. EC4V 2AD to which a number of Livery Companies are again invited. Numbers are strictly limited. \nCosts: Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants may apply for places at an all-in price of £85 per person including VAT for a 3-course meal and unlimited wine! \nPlease reserved your seat by Monday 8th June 2026. \nDress Code: Business Attire with ties (and Livery Badges).
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/election-of-sherrifs/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:COURT CONSORTS’ & GUESTS LUNCHEON
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THIS IS FOR OUR COURT MEMBERS’ CONSORTS ONLY (NOT FOR OUR MEMBERS GENERALLY) \nVENUE: \nFURNITURE MAKERS’ COMPANY\, \n12 AUSTIN FRIARS\, LONDON EC2N 2HE \n  \nDATE \nMONDAY\, 14th SEPTEMBER 2026 \n  \nTIME  \nReception Drinks at 12.15 p.m. \nLunch 1.00 pm – 3.30 p.m. \n  \nDRESS CODE \nBusiness Attire \nYou are warmly invited to our annual Court Consorts’ & Guests Luncheon which will be held in the elegant surroundings of the Furniture Makers’ Company at 12 Austin Friars\, London EC2. This is an occasion for a friendly get together and to express our thanks in particular for the support given by Consorts to Livery Masters and partners. \nOur Principal speaker will be Elspeth Hughes-Penney\, Consort of Robert Hughes-Penney\, Aldermanic Sheriff of the City of London 2025-6 who will be speaking about the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund and life as a Sheriff’s Consort at the Old Bailey. \nCost is £130 per person including VAT for a 3-course meal and wine. \nShort Biography of Elspeth Hughes-Penny.  \nElspeth was born and raised in Yorkshire and studied law at Nottingham University. After completing her training in Chester and qualifying as a solicitor in London\, she specialised in corporate finance and law within the investment and insurance sectors\, eventually becoming an associate partner. She paused her career to raise three children\, continuing as an employment law consultant until her youngest was born. Her older children work in the City\, and her youngest studies Theology. In 2012\, she earned the FT Non-Executive Diploma to develop a diverse career and\, more recently\, qualified as a Spiritual Director\, offering space for spiritual reflection. She is a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company\, sits on the Advisory Committee of the Sheriffs’ and Recorders’ Fund\, and as Sheriff’s Consort is actively involved with the Old Bailey\, inspired by her ancestor Elizabeth Fry\, the prison reformer. \nPotted History of Furniture Makers’ Hall \nThe Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers referred to as the Furniture Makers’ Company was established as a guild in 1951 and granted livery status in 1963. It is the 83rd Livery Company in the order of precedence of the City of London’s Livery Companies and received its Royal Charter in 2013. Its Hall\, built in 1882 by E A Gruning\, features Victorian architecture and original fittings\, including an ornate oak staircase. The hall’s original tenants were the Leipzig-based banking firm Fruhling and Goschen. During WWII\, the Hall sustained superficial damage from German bombing\, unlike the nearby historic Dutch Church\, which was completely destroyed. Today\, the Company serves as the central organisation\, charity\, and patron of the British furnishing industry. \n  \n 
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/court-consorts-guests-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Furniture Makers’ Company\, 12 Austin Friars\, London\, EC2N 2HE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Installation Court General and Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fishmongers’ Hall\n109 Upper Thames Street\nLondon\nEC4R 3TJ \nThe Installation Court General and Dinner on Friday 23rd October will see our next Master installed for the upcoming year. \nThe event will be held at Fishmongers’ Hall. \nThe Installation Court General will take place at 5pm. \nThe drinks reception will take place at 6.30pm\, followed by the Annual Dinner at 7.15pm. \nLiverymen\, Freemen and Guests are all welcome. \nDress Code: Dinner Jackets/ Black tie. \nMore details and tickets will be made available in due course.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/installation-court-general-and-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Fishmongers’ Hall\, 109 Upper Thames Street\, London\, EC4R 3TJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane%2C Lady Hilliard":MAILTO:jane.hilliard@WCOBM.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Carol Service & Christmas Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Carol Service & Christmas Dinner will take place on Friday 11th December\, 2026. \nThe Carol Service begins at 6pm at St Peter ad Vincula\, HM Tower of London\, EC3N 4AB. \nThe Christmas Dinner will follow at 7:15pm at Trinity House\, Trinity Square\, London EC3N 4DH. \nDress Code: Lounge suits. \nMore details and tickets will be made available in due course.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/carol-service-christmas-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:St Peter ad Vincula\, 35 Tower Hill\, London\, EC3N 4DR\, United Kingdom
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