The next Court & Livery Lunch is to be held on 5 March at Farmers and Fletchers’ Hall, London.
The speaker will be Ronald Skelton – Broadway Academy.
Please book in the Members Portal on the website.
Learning Extension Days
Save the date – the 2024 Learning Extension Days at Loughborough University will take place on 26-27 November.
Our plans for 2024 will continue to be a “day and a half”, with our first session starting at 2pm on 26 November followed by a drinks reception and dinner during the first evening at Burleigh Court.
The 2024 LED will then continue at the close-by Holywell Park conference centre – providing a tiered lecture theatre and a large area of exclusivity for networking and fellowship. More details of the programme will follow with registration usually opening on 1 June.
Agriculture Lecture and Dinner
The Agriculture Lecture and Dinner will be held at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, on Wednesday 17 April at 6.00pm.
This year’s lecture speaker is Susan Jebb OBE, who is Chair of the UK’s Food Standards Agency and Professor of Diet and Population Health at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford.
The event will commence with a Champagne reception; the welcome from the Master, Guy Brogden, and the lecture will commence at 6:45pm followed by a three-course dinner at 8:10pm. There will also be an after-dinner cash bar for anyone wishing to network from 10pm.
This annual black-tie event is a key occasion in the Livery calendar and you are able to register here. WCFA Members are able to obtain one ticket at £125 (a reduction of £20); please use ‘WCFA TICKET’ to book and add the code ALUM247 to obtain your discount. Additional guest tickets are available for the event at £145.00 for your partners and friends.
Inter-Livery Skiing
The Inter Livery Ski Competition is to be held in Morzine on 24-26 January 2024.
Registration is now open with some early registration discounts available until 1 December. Rates for skiers and supporters are available; for the event website and to book click here.
Our team captain is John Hardman who will be coordinating our team. John’s email address is hardman@trentfield.co.uk.
Annual Banquet
The Annual Banquet will be held at Drapers’ Hall on Tuesday 16 January, 2024.
Inter-Livery Carol Service and Dinner
A Carol Service will be held at the Priory Church of St. Bartholomew the Great on Tuesday 12 December, followed by a traditional Christmas Dinner at Butchers’ Hall. Booking through the Members Portal.
Court and Livery Luncheon
A Court & Livery Luncheon will be held on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at Saddlers’ Hall, London.
This will be our Christmas Luncheon and traditionally a popular event. Booking through the Members’ portal.
Livery Familiarisation Event
Livery Familiarisation Event at Farmers and Fletchers Hall on 12 June. 10.30 for coffee.
This light-hearted and informative day is for those interested in knowing more about the Livery movement, the City of London and the Farmers’ Company. It is highly recommended for those who have recently become a Freeman, been Clothed, or are members of the Alumni Association who would like to proceed into Livery.
During the morning you will obtain an understanding of the history and governance of the Company, our charitable giving, our military affiliations and get a better understanding of the Livery movement and the City of London Corporation. The day will be delivered by senior officers of the Company and external advisers.
During the buffet lunch, Ted, our Beadle, will explain his role at our functions and demonstrate the ancient ritual of of the Loving Cup. In the afternoon there will be a walking tour through the City with Mr Murray Craig, a blue badge guide, the recently retired Clerk to the Chamberlain’s Court.
Golf Day
Golf Day. Liveryman Robert Sears has organised a great day’s competitive golfing at the renowned Denham Golf Club on 28 September 2023:
- AM-AM 2 from 4 Stableford off 3/4 handicap
- Team prizes 1st to 3rd and individual prizes
- Entry £1000 per team, shotgun start at 08:30
- Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival
- Buffet lunch
- Prize presentation.
Please contact Robert for further details: robert@searsbros.co.uk.
Master’s Summer Visit
Master’s Summer Visit 30 May – 1 June. The Master will be hosting this year’s summer visit in his native Gloucestershire. See the Members Area for details.