Events 2015/16

The Clothworkers’ Company 2015/16

Events Calendar Monday 28 September 2015

Alumni Dinner

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Election of Lord Mayor Luncheon

Wednesday 7 October 2015

Court and Livery Dinner

Please note that the details are correct at the time of publication, but some details could be subject to change. All event invitations will be sent out via email in the normal way, generally six weeks before the event. Please wait until you receive your invitation before booking your place. If you have any queries please contact events@clothworkers.co.uk Tuesday 20 October 2015

Great Twelve Masters, Prime Wardens and Clerks Dinner

Wednesday 4 November 2015

Hatchet Luncheon (Clothworkers’ Hall)

Wednesday 2 December 2015

Court and Livery Dinner

A dinner to bring together those in textiles and conservation who have received support from us in the past.

The election of the 688th Lord Mayor of London at Guildhall followed by lunch at the Hall. Liverymen are welcome just to join the lunch.

The guest speaker will be Lord Smith of Kelvin, Chairman of the Green Investment Bank.

Members of the Court entertain the Masters and Clerks of the other Great Twelve Companies. It is an opportunity to strengthen ties between the Companies.

Representatives of the Dyers and Clothworkers get together at this annual event, marking as it does the historic rivalry, and now friendship, between the two Companies.

The guest speaker will be Admiral Sir James BurnellNugent, a former Second Sea Lord.

Invitees

Selected Court Members and Livery

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery with guest (not spouse/ partner)

Selected Court Members and Assistants Emeriti

Court and Assistants Emeriti

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery with guest (not spouse/partner)

Timings

Reception: 7.00pm Dinner: 7.30pm

Guildhall: 11.30am Luncheon: 1.15pm approx

Reception: 6.45pm Dinner: 7.15pm

Reception: 7.00pm Dinner: 7.30pm

Reception: 12.30pm Luncheon: 1.00pm

Reception: 6.45pm Dinner: 7.15pm

Dress Code

Lounge suit or equivalent

Lounge suit or equivalent

Dinner jacket (black tie) with decorations

Dinner jacket (black tie) without decorations

Lounge suit or equivalent

Dinner jacket (black tie) with decorations

Friday 18 December 2015

Freedom Luncheon

Wednesday 24 February 2016

Young Livery Dinner

Tuesday 8 March 2016

Masters’ and Clerks’ Dinner

Friday 11 March 2016

United Guilds Service and Luncheon

Wednesday 16 March 2016

Charities Luncheon

Tuesday 5 April 2016

Civic Dinner

The traditional St Thomas’ Eve service at St Olave’s followed by the Freedom lunch. Our largest member gathering throughout the year.

An informal event providing an opportunity for Liverymen to deepen their friendships.

We host the Masters and Clerks of many of the other Livery Companies, together with our affiliates. The guest speaker will be Brian Waters, Chairman of the London Planning and Development Forum.

The annual service at St Paul’s Cathedral for all Livery Companies, followed by lunch for members at the Hall. There is limited seating at St Paul’s, but all are welcome to join the lunch.

Our annual lunch with representatives from the charities which we have supported during the past year.

We welcome the Lord Mayor, Sheriffs and other members of the Civic party to dine with us.

Invitees

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Freedom

Selected Court Members and all Liverymen under 50

Court, Assistants Emeriti and selected Liverymen (no personal guests)

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Liverymen who have visited grant applicants

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery with spouse/partner

Timings

St Olave’s: 12 noon Reception: 12.45pm Luncheon: 1.15pm

Reception: 7.00pm Dinner: 7.30pm

Reception: 6.45pm Dinner: 7.15pm

Service: 11.15am Luncheon: 1.15pm approx

Reception: 12.30pm Luncheon: 1.00pm

Reception: 6.45pm Dinner: 7.15pm

Dress Code

Lounge suit or equivalent

Lounge suit or equivalent

Dinner jacket (black tie) or uniform with decorations

Lounge suit or equivalent

Lounge suit or equivalent

Dinner jacket (black tie) with decorations

Thursday 28 April 2016

TBC May 2016

Tuesday 7 June 2016

Wednesday 8 June 2016

Friday 24 June 2016

Tuesday 5 July 2016

Link Luncheon

Trustees Dinner

Young Freedom Reception

Election Dinner

Election of Sheriffs Luncheon

Court Dinner

Our annual meeting for the Assistants Emeriti is followed by lunch with the widows of former Court Members.

Invitees are encouraged to bring a fellow trustee along to this dinner which focuses on our common purpose of Trusteeship.

We welcome younger members of the Freedom to an informal drinks reception providing an opportunity for them to get to know their fellow Clothworkers.

An important event in our calendar, as we celebrate the election of the new Master, Wardens and Liverymen.

Cheques are also presented to this year’s Livery Fund charities.

Members of the Livery are invited to attend the election of the Sheriffs at Guildhall followed by lunch at the Hall.

Liverymen are welcome just to join the lunch.

The last formal dinner of the Master’s year. The guest speaker will be Patrick Crawford, Chief Executive of Charity Bank.

Invitees

Assistants Emeriti and spouses, and widows of former Court Members

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Liverymen who are trustees, and their guests

Selected Court Members and Freemen under 40

Court, Assistants Emeriti, Livery and those Freemen being elected

Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery

Court, Assistants Emeriti with spouse/partner and a guest couple

Timings

Meeting/tour of the Archives: 11.30am Luncheon: 1.00pm

Reception: 6.45pm Dinner: 7.15pm

Reception: 7.00pm

Election Service: 5.15pm Annual Meeting: 6.30pm Dinner: 7.30 for 7.45 pm

Election, Guildhall: 12 noon Luncheon: 1.15 pm approx

Reception: 6.45pm Dinner: 7.15pm

Dress Code

Lounge suit or equivalent

Lounge suit or equivalent

Lounge suit or equivalent

Dinner jacket without decorations

Lounge suit or equivalent

Dinner jacket (black tie) with decorations