It’s decades since we last dined at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, which is very much one of “The Big Four” (We’ve been to all of Drapers, Goldsmiths, and Fishmongers in the past two years.). Hidden away behind anonymous facade, just east of the Bank of England, lies a collection of grand reception rooms and a lovely courtyard garden. The Great Hall itself is very splendid and the only one in London with an organ.

As well as starting the new Livery year in style, and Installing Jonathan Grosvenor as Master, we have several things to celebrate! 

– Firstly, our splendid Beadle has served us for ten years, and we all wish to mark this milestone with a suitable presentation.

– Secondly, there is our Sword of Honour to present to the best contributor to our fine 47 Squadron Association.

– Lastly, but by no means least, we have a number of presentations to recent Past Masters.

The Almoner will give a short update on the grants the Trustees have been making on our behalf, plus the first of our small appeals, made on big dinner nights this coming year, at which a Member will ask us to support a specific fundraiser of limited size, to which they are personally committed.

As for entertainment, the meal, the fellowship and the lovely surroundings apart, we will take fully advantage of the organ, with a short concert after dinner. The Master-elect has persuaded our own Miles Hedges, who is a fine singer, to join up with leading Australian soprano, Samantha Hargreaves, and fine baritone, David Bole (a former state trumpeter, no less!) and the well-known City Minstrel, Julian Cable on the organ, to light up the Hall with a range of songs, the last of which should blow the roof off (Just don’t tell the Master MT!).

The guest speaker is Brigadier Greville Bibby, who is probably the country’s best-known soldier, because, after a distinguished career in the Guards and beyond, Greville became the face of the BBC for all our great state occasions. He leads us skilfully through Trooping the Colour, Royal funerals and Coronations, the State Opening of Parliament, and, of course, our own Lord Mayor’s Show, explaining what’s happening and who is doing it.

Greville is under strict instructions to be highly indiscreet over what goes on behind the scenes at these parades etc, and to share with us how the broadcasts come together, and what happens when they don’t!

So come along to see the new Master installed, watch the presentations, savour the meal, the music and the speaker, and enjoy the evening with your guests and livery friends.

Tickets: £139     (the price listed below may show as excl.VAT but this should correct itself at checkout)
Dress: Black Tie or Livery Uniform, with Badges and Decorations
Time:
6.30pm Drinks Reception
7pm Dinner
10.30pm Carriages

Please book tickets below if possible
If unable to book online, please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@nullaccountantslivery.org or 07828 554967

One admin point: Pour Memoire Cards will be posted to you for you and your guests, if you book before 13th September, when the printer starts work. After that date there will only be time to send you e-PM cards.