The Clothworkers’ Company 2016/17
Events Calendar Thursday 29 September 2016
Election of Lord Mayor Luncheon
Monday 3 October 2016
Alumni Dinner
Wednesday 5 October 2016
Court and Livery Dinner
Please note that the details are correct at the time of publication, but some details could be subject to change. The majority of event invitations are sent out via email, 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 18 October 2016
Great Twelve Masters’, Prime Wardens’ and Clerks’ Dinner
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Hatchet Luncheon (Dyers’ Hall)
Thursday 1 December 2016
Court and Livery Dinner
The election of the 689th Lord Mayor of London at Guildhall followed by lunch at the Hall. Liverymen are welcome just to join the lunch.
A dinner to bring together those in textiles and conservation who have received support from us in the past.
The theme of the dinner will be Education. The guest speaker will be Richard Hardie, whose main career was with S G Warburg and later UBS, where he led the Bank's project to set up the Bridge Academy in Hackney.
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 theme of the dinner will be the Arts. The guest speaker will be Sandy Nairne, the former director of The National Portrait Gallery.
Invitees
Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery
Selected Court Members 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
Guildhall: 11.30am Luncheon: 1.15pm approx
Reception: Dinner:
Reception: Dinner:
Reception: Dinner:
Reception: Luncheon:
Reception: Dinner:
Dress Code
Lounge suit or equivalent
Lounge suit or equivalent
7.00pm 7.30pm
6.45pm 7.15pm
Dinner jacket (black tie) with decorations
7.00pm 7.30pm
Dinner jacket (black tie) without decorations
12.30pm 1.00pm
Lounge suit or equivalent
6.45pm 7.15pm
Dinner jacket (black tie) with decorations
Tuesday 20 December 2016
Freedom Luncheon
Wednesday 22 February 2017
Young Livery Dinner
Tuesday 7 March 2017
Masters’ and Clerks’ Dinner
Tuesday 21 March 2017
Young Freedom Reception
Friday 31 March 2017
United Guilds Service and Luncheon
Thursday 6 April 2017
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.
We welcome younger members of the Freedom to an informal drinks reception providing an opportunity for them to get to know their fellow Clothworkers.
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.
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)
Selected Court and younger Livery, and Freemen under 40.
Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery
Court, Assistants Emeriti and Livery with spouse/partner
Timings
St Olave’s: Reception: Luncheon:
Reception: Dinner:
Reception: Dinner:
Reception:
Service: 11.15am Luncheon: 1.15pm approx
Reception: Dinner:
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 27 April 2017
Tuesday 16 May 2017
Wednesday 7 June 2017
Wednesday 21 June 2017
Monday 26 June 2017
Tuesday 4 July 2017
12 noon 12.45pm 1.15pm
Link Luncheon
7.00pm 7.30pm
Charities Reception
6.45pm 7.15pm
Election Dinner
7.00pm
Trustees Dinner
Election of Sheriffs Luncheon
6.45pm 7.15pm
Court Dinner
Our annual meeting for the Assistants Emeriti is followed by lunch with the widows of former Court Members.
Our annual gathering with representatives from the charities which we have supported during the past year.
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.
Invitees are encouraged to bring a fellow trustee along to this dinner which focuses on our common purpose of Trusteeship.
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.
Invitees
Assistants Emeriti and spouses, and widows of former Court Members
Court, Assistants Emeriti and Liverymen who have visited grant applicants
Court, Assistants Emeriti, Livery and those Freemen being elected
Court, Assistants Emeriti and Liverymen who are trustees, and their guests
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:
Election Service: Annual Meeting: Dinner:
Reception: Dinner:
Election, Guildhall: 12 noon Luncheon: 1.15 pm approx
Reception: Dinner:
Dress Code
Lounge suit or equivalent
Lounge suit or equivalent
Lounge suit or equivalent
Dinner jacket (black tie) with decorations
12.30pm
5.15pm 6.30pm 7.30 for 7.45pm
Dinner jacket without decorations
6.45pm 7.15pm
Lounge suit or equivalent
6.45pm 7.15pm