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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. \nPlease note: Thursday 3rd September is the deadline for tickets to the Court and Consorts Lunch and no refunds can be granted in the event of cancellation from 4th September 2026 \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:ELECTION OF THE LORD MAYOR 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is one of the great ceremonies of the livery year when Guildhall will be full to capacity to see the next Lord Mayor formally elected. All liverymen are encouraged to attend Common Hall on Tuesday\, 29th day of September by 11.45 a.m. for the Election of the 698th Lord Mayor\, Alderman Timothy Russell Hailes MStJ JP FKC who served as Aldermanic Sheriff of the City of London for 2017/18\, is Lord Mayor-elect of London for 2026/27 and will assume office\, subject to election in November 2026. \nATTENDANCE \nLiverymen who attend Common Hall need to have been a member of the Company prior to 31st May 2025 and must be registered in the Electoral Services Register. Liverymen who are not on the register will not be eligible to vote and will be required to sit in the public gallery. \nYou will need a (free) ticket to gain easy access which the Clerk will send to you.\nYou will still be able to gain access without a ticket\, but entry will be delayed as the registers are checked. \nPlease note: Freemen\, spouses and other guests of Liverymen are not able to attend Common Hall. \n  \nTIMINGS \n11.00 a.m.: Latest recommended time for Liverymen to arrive at Guildhall in order to get a seat \n11.30 a.m.: All to be seated \n11.35 a.m.: Procession of Masters\, Prime Wardens into Guildhall \n11.45 a.m.: Common Hall starts \n1.00 p.m. for 1.30 p.m.  Optional Reception Drinks and Lunch at Painter Stainers’ Hall. \nCost is £85.00 pp inclusive of wines and VAT \n  \nLOCATIONS \nGuildhall\, Grasham Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH (provide map) \nPainter Stainers’ Hall\, Little Trinity Lane\, London EC4V 2AD (provide map) \nDRESS CODE \nThe Master will be processing with other Livery Masters and is required to wear her gown and badge. Apart from the Master\, Liverymen are not required to wear their gowns; there is no laid down dress code: some will wear day dress (suits) and some may wear morning coasts\, and some ladies wear hats. \nLUNCHEON AT PAINTER STAINERS’ HALL \nAfter the Election\, the Worshipful Company of Painter – Stainers are holding a 3-course luncheon at Painters’ Hall\, 9 Little Trinity Lane\, London EC4V 2AD to which a number of Livery Companies are invited. Numbers are limited to 10 guests only. Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (and their guests) may apply for places at £85.00 per person (inclusive of wine and VAT). \nBOOKING DEADLINE: Wednesday 16th September 2026 (after which no refunds will be granted)
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/election-of-the-lord-mayor-2026/
LOCATION:Painters’ Hall\, Little Trinity Lane\, London\, EC4V 2AD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Installation Court General
DESCRIPTION:The Company will be holding its Installation Court General at Fishmongers’ Hall on Friday\, 23rd October 2026 at 4.00 p.m. \nBy tradition\, we then enjoy our Annual Livery Dinner.  The Master and Wardens will welcome all Liverymen and guests at 6.15 pm for a Reception in the Court Drawing Room.  Dinner will commence in the Banqueting Hall at 7.15 pm.  We are delighted that members of The Company of Pikemen and Musketeers will be performing their traditional ceremonial guard and the Beckenham & Penge Sea Cadets their Carpet Guard. \nDress \nGentlemen: Black Tie with Decorations and Livery Badges \nLadies: equivalent will be long\, or below the knee dresses or skirts\, or evening trousers. \nTickets available on a first come first serve basis \nDiscounted Dinner tickets specifically to Court and Committee members are available 4 days before they are released to the general membership. \nThe cost is £190 per head\, including all wines both at the Reception and Dinner. \nBookings must be received no later than Wednesday\, 14th October 2026 after which no refund is permitted for non – attendance. \nDue to the Hall’s capacity limitations\, we kindly ask members to invite only ONE guest. However\, please bear in mind there will be ample space available for our 50th Anniversary celebration\, marking the Grant of Livery\, at the magnificent Mansion House on July 19th\, 2027. \nInfo on Hotels for overnight acccomodation:  \nThe Master Kevin Fenlon and family are staying at: Apex City of London Seething Lane London EC3N 4AX \nPreferential rates at the Leonardo Hotel at St Paul’s available – see more info in members section of the website. \nMain Attractions: \nGuest Speaker \nOur Honoured Guest Speaker will be James Thomson CBE\, non-executive Chairman and former Chief Executive of MJ Gleeson plc\, Common Councillor for the Ward of Walbrook\, Past Master Grocer\, Freeman of the Chartered Accountants’ Company\, Board Member of City Bridge Foundation\, Governor of the Board of Governors and former Chair of the City of London School\, Deputy Chair and former Chair of the City of London Police Authority Board. \nHistoric Venue within the City of London  \nThe Worshipful Company of Fishmongers\, which ranks fourth in precedence of the twelve great Livery Companies of the City of London\, is amongst the oldest with an unbroken heritage of more than 700 years. The Fishmongers of London were in existence long before Edward I granted them their first charter in 1272 for control of fish sales\, markets and quality and still has strong links with the fishing industry. During World War II it suffered great damage\, however most of the original structure survived and most of the records and treasures had been moved to safety. Post-war restoration took fourteen years and was completed by H. Austen Hall. One of its treasures includes a 1684 carved wooden statue of Sir William Walworth\, the famous Fishmonger who in 1381\, as Lord Mayor of London\, ended the Peasants’ Revolt by stabbing Wat Tyler in the presence of Richard II. The dagger he used is also on show. Pietro Annigoni’s well-known first portrait of Her Majesty The Queen hangs gracefully in the Court Drawing Room and the Company has an impressive collection of 17th- and 18th-century silver\, an embroidered 15th-century funeral pall\, portraits by George Romney and river scenes by Samuel Scott. The imposing Banqueting Hall\, designed in 1831 – 35 with its high curved ceiling\, glittering with gold and its commanding portraits of royalty and past Prime Wardens\, shimmering chandeliers and historic coats of arms. \nThe Company of Pikemen and Musketeers \nThe Company of Pikemen & Musketeers is a ceremonial sub-unit of The Honourable Artillery Company (‘The HAC’)\, the oldest regiment in the British Army\, which traces its origins back to a charter granted by King Henry VIII in 1537. \nThe Pikemen & Musketeers are uniformed and equipped as members of The HAC were in the 1640s. Governed by a Royal Warrant from the late HM The Queen\, the Company is tasked with providing a ceremonial bodyguard for the Lord Mayor of the City of London\, when on official business. This includes escorting the State Coach during the Lord Mayor’s Show and forming carpet guards for state banquets and dinners at Guildhall and Mansion House. The Company also provides guards for dinners at livery halls\, at Armoury House\, the regimental headquarters of the HAC\, and provides displays of 17th century arms drill\, both at home and overseas. \nOnly veteran members with proven efficient service in The HAC’s Army Reserve Regiment are eligible to join the Company \n\nCarpet Guard provided by our affiliation Beckenham & Penge Sea Cadets\, part of the UK’s oldest nautical youth charity\, giving young people qualifications and experience such as sailing\, windsurfing\, rock climbing\, camping and music to enhance teamwork\, self-confidence\, commitment and self-discipline.\nMusical Entertainment by London Banqueting Ensemble\n\nThe London Banqueting Ensemble was founded in 2002 by musician Steve Fletcher\, a former military musician who served as principal trumpeter with the Band and Orchestra of the Royal Artillery. The Ensemble is composed of professional classical musicians and regularly performs at Livery company events and military mess functions\, often featuring their signature performance of the “Post Horn Gallop.”                                                     \nThe Master Elect very much looks forward to welcoming you to Fishmongers’ Hall on Friday 23rd October on the occasion of his installation as your new Master.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/installation-court-general-2026/
LOCATION:Fishmongers’ Hall\, 109 Upper Thames Street\, London\, EC4R 3TJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Installation Court General Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Company will be holding its Installation Court General at Fishmongers’ Hall on Friday\, 23rd October 2026 at 4.00 p.m. \nAt the Court General\, those qualified Freemen who have indicated their intention on the online form will be admitted to the Livery. Following this\, the Master-Elect\, Mr Kevin Fenlon\, together with the Wardens and other officers\, will be installed for the ensuing year. \nBy tradition\, we then enjoy our Annual Livery Dinner.  The Master and Wardens will welcome all Liverymen and guests at 6.15 pm for a Reception in the Court Drawing Room.  Dinner will commence in the Banqueting Hall at 7.15 pm.  We are delighted that members of The Company of Pikemen and Musketeers will be performing their traditional ceremonial guard and the Beckenham & Penge Sea Cadets their Carpet Guard. \nGuest Speaker \nOur Honoured Guest Speaker will be James Thomson CBE\, non-executive Chairman and former Chief Executive of MJ Gleeson plc\, Common Councillor for the Ward of Walbrook\, Past Master Grocer\, Freeman of the Chartered Accountants’ Company\, Board Member of City Bridge Foundation\, Governor of the Board of Governors and former Chair of the City of London School\, Deputy Chair and former Chair of the City of London Police Authority Board. \nDress \nGentlemen: Black Tie with Decorations and Livery Badges \nLadies: equivalent will be long\, or below the knee dresses or skirts\, or evening trousers. \nTickets \nDinner tickets will cost £205 per head\, and this will include all wines both at the Reception and Dinner. \nBookings must be received no later than Wednesday\, 14th October 2026 after which no refund is permitted for non – attendance. \nDue to the Hall’s capacity limitations\, we kindly ask members to that only TWO tickets are purchased (Liveryman+1 guest). \nHowever\, please bear in mind there will be ample space available for our 50th Anniversary celebration\, marking the Grant of Livery\, at the magnificent Mansion House on July 19th\, 2027. \nInfo on Hotels for overnight acccomodation:  \nThe Master Kevin Fenlon and family are staying at: Apex City of London Seething Lane London EC3N 4AX \nPreferential rates at the Leonardo Hotel at St Paul’s available – see more info in members section of the website. \nMain Attractions: \nHistoric Venue within the City of London  \nThe Worshipful Company of Fishmongers\, which ranks fourth in precedence of the twelve great Livery Companies of the City of London\, is amongst the oldest with an unbroken heritage of more than 700 years. The Fishmongers of London were in existence long before Edward I granted them their first charter in 1272 for control of fish sales\, markets and quality and still has strong links with the fishing industry. During World War II it suffered great damage\, however most of the original structure survived and most of the records and treasures had been moved to safety. Post-war restoration took fourteen years and was completed by H. Austen Hall. One of its treasures includes a 1684 carved wooden statue of Sir William Walworth\, the famous Fishmonger who in 1381\, as Lord Mayor of London\, ended the Peasants’ Revolt by stabbing Wat Tyler in the presence of Richard II. The dagger he used is also on show. Pietro Annigoni’s well-known first portrait of Her Majesty The Queen hangs gracefully in the Court Drawing Room and the Company has an impressive collection of 17th- and 18th-century silver\, an embroidered 15th-century funeral pall\, portraits by George Romney and river scenes by Samuel Scott. The imposing Banqueting Hall\, designed in 1831 – 35 with its high curved ceiling\, glittering with gold and its commanding portraits of royalty and past Prime Wardens\, shimmering chandeliers and historic coats of arms. \nThe Company of Pikemen and Musketeers \nThe Company of Pikemen & Musketeers is a ceremonial sub-unit of The Honourable Artillery Company (‘The HAC’)\, the oldest regiment in the British Army\, which traces its origins back to a charter granted by King Henry VIII in 1537. \nThe Pikemen & Musketeers are uniformed and equipped as members of The HAC were in the 1640s. Governed by a Royal Warrant from the late HM The Queen\, the Company is tasked with providing a ceremonial bodyguard for the Lord Mayor of the City of London\, when on official business. This includes escorting the State Coach during the Lord Mayor’s Show and forming carpet guards for state banquets and dinners at Guildhall and Mansion House. The Company also provides guards for dinners at livery halls\, at Armoury House\, the regimental headquarters of the HAC\, and provides displays of 17th century arms drill\, both at home and overseas. \nOnly veteran members with proven efficient service in The HAC’s Army Reserve Regiment are eligible to join the Company \nCarpet Guard provided by our affiliation Beckenham & Penge Sea Cadets\, part of the UK’s oldest nautical youth charity\, giving young people qualifications and experience such as sailing\, windsurfing\, rock climbing\, camping and music to enhance teamwork\, self-confidence\, commitment and self-discipline. \nMusical Entertainment by London Banqueting Ensemble \nThe London Banqueting Ensemble was founded in 2002 by musician Steve Fletcher\, a former military musician who served as principal trumpeter with the Band and Orchestra of the Royal Artillery. The Ensemble is composed of professional classical musicians and regularly performs at Livery company events and military mess functions\, often featuring their signature performance of the “Post Horn Gallop.”                                                     \nThe Master Elect very much looks forward to welcoming you to Fishmongers’ Hall on Friday 23rd October on the occasion of his installation as your new Master.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/installation-court-general-sale/
LOCATION:Fishmongers’ Hall\, 109 Upper Thames Street\, London\, EC4R 3TJ\, United Kingdom
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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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