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