This year's Winter Dinner will take place in the incredible Fishmongers' Hall on Tuesday 17 February. The Fishmongers Company is one of the oldest and most ancient Livery Companies of the City of London, one of the “Great Twelve”. The company has stood on banks of the River Thames for over 700 years and still plays a leading role in upholding standards in the trading of fish and shellfish. The Hall, the third in the company’s history, was completed in 1835 and restored after war damage in 1954. It is widely considered to be one of the City’s finest, with its dramatic use of Portland stone and Devon granite, and its imposing views over the Thames. Our speaker will be the highly respected Roger Lewis, whose highly successful entrepreneurial career encompasses the worlds of media, sport, charity and the military. We shall also be welcoming several of our military affiliates on the night. Tickets: £160 Please use the button below to book where possible. If you are unable to book online, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org Time: Drinks - 6.30pm Dinner - 7pm Carriages - 10.30pm Date: Tuesday 17 February 2026 Location: Fishmongers' Hall

Secrets of The Magic Circle An unforgettable interactive show at London's home of magic Can you keep a secret? The Magic Circle can - in fact, it’s part of the job. For over 120 years, their headquarters in central London have been the hidden home of the world’s greatest magicians: a place where secrets are shared, guarded, and brought to life. In Secrets of The Magic Circle, you're invited to explore every corner of the historic building where you’ll meet some of their most amazing members. From intimate sleight-of-hand in the clubroom to a spectacular magical finale in their theatre, you’ll witness (and maybe even take part in!) every facet of this mysterious art form. Tickets: £49.50 Time: 2pm-4.30pm Location: The Magic Circle 12 Stephenson Way, Euston, London, NW1 2HD

If you like gin, this is the event for you!  Whitley Neill Gin’s home is at the multi award-winning City of London Distillery. It is the first, and still the only, gin distillery in the City of London in 200 years. Whitley Neill gin’s premium handcrafted artisanal gin range, can trace its heritage back to 1762. The Tour: After a warm welcome and meeting your guide, you'll hear the fascinating story of gin in London; from the Gin Craze forward to the current day. You'll then go on to learn about the processes and techniques used to distil the award-winning gins and introduce you to the wonderful hard-working copper stills. Finally, your guide will take you through a 4-flight gin tasting with more expert gin-formation! Often referred to as a hidden treasure, the bar at the City of London Distillery, is a cocktail bar that overlooks the striking copper stills of the distillery. The faint aroma of gin that hangs in the air all adds to the bar’s unique atmosphere. The perfect place to end the evening! Tickets: £28 Please use the button below to book where possible. If you are unable to book online, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org Date: Tuesday 3 March 2026 Time: 6pm

Dr. Jane Harrold, curator of the Britania Museum and a member of the newly formed Britannia Heritage Trust, extends an invitation to the Heritage Trust Dinner, held at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, on Saturday 14th March 2026. The Heritage Trust was formed to build upon the Museum Trust, with the intention of providing long-term stability and cultural protection to the heritage and historical aspects of the Naval College. The College building has stood on this site for over 120 years, and as such comes with significant history and tradition which we consider significantly worthy of preservation. The dinner you are invited to will take place in the Senior Gun Room, one of the most prestigious and visually impressive rooms in the establishment. Tickets: expected to be in the range of £90-£100 To book please use the military point of contact, Lt Dominic Le Feuvre-Raeyen RN, at dominic.lefeuvre-raeyen100@mod.gov.uk Please make any dietary or access requirements known when requesting your tickets. Dress: Black tie. If you have any queries about the dress code or other considerations for the dinner, please use the contact above.

The United Guilds' Service (UGS) was first held in February 1943 as a coordinated response to the challenges faced by the City of London following the Blitz of 1940-41. It was also a reminder of the religious origins of the Guilds. The first service was held on Lady Day – 25th March 1943 - the first day of the year by the old calendar. This annual service held at St Paul's Cathedral is one of the few occasions in the Livery calendar at which all the Livery Companies and Guilds of the City can gather together as a whole – it is always a spectacular occasion, and one not to be missed if you haven’t attended before. Lunch following the United Guilds' Service - Stationers' Hall The Master and Wardens of the Stationers’ Company are delighted to invite you and your Liverymen to join them at Stationers’ Hall for Lunch, following the United Guilds’ Service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday, 20 March 2026. Drinks will be served from 12.30 pm in the Court Room, followed by lunch in the Hall and Stock Room at 1.00 pm. Lunch will consist of three courses with red and white wine; a glass of port will also be served. 10.45am - all ticket holders must be seated 11.15am - service starts 12.15pm - service finishes 12.30pm - drinks 1pm - lunch Tickets: Access to the service is free of charge, but please reserve your place below as each Company is allocated a limited number of tickets. Lunch at Stationers' Hall is £86.50 Please book below where possible. If unable to book online then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org

Welcome glass of sparkling | Three Course Carvery Lunch | Optional selection of British Cheese Held once a month in the historic Great Hall at 87 Barts Close, The Butchers’ Company’s Carvery Lunch offers a timeless three-course dining experience. Be greeted with a warm welcome to Butchers' Hall by the Master of the Company and a glass of sparkling wine, before being called to lunch in the Great Hall. Enjoy a moorish seasonal starter before enjoying the star of the show, our signature carvery which celebrates the craft of butchery, with hand selected, traditionally aged roast beef, served with traditional trimmings and freshly prepared seasonal vegetables.  Conclude your meal with a traditional dessert, or add on a selection of British cheeses. A well rounded selection of wine will be available to purchase on the day. Itinerary 12:15 pm Welcomed to Butchers Hall with a glass of sparkling wine in the reception. 1:00 pm Call for luncheon in the Great Hall - Three Course Carvery served 3.00 pm Lunch draws to a close. 3.30 pm Depart Butchers Hall Please note: Carvery Luncheons are open to all. We kindly request that guests attend in smart business attire for this event. We are happy to accommodate all dietary requirements. This event requires a minimum number of guests to proceed. Should this not be met, a refund will be offered or an alternate date arranged. Tickets: £78   Please book online where possible; if unable to, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org

The 19th Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch will take place on Thursday the 16th of April 2026. The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch brings together over 1,650 leaders and decision makers from across all sectors of the City of London and beyond. The Lunch is hosted by the Lady Mayor and Lady Mayor's Consort and is attended by a Royal Guest of Honour each year. Since the inception of the Lunch in 2008, they have distributed over £4.2 million to support the veterans of His Majesty's Armed Forces. You can also support the Lunch by entering the Battle of Britain Prize Draw or buying the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Masala sauce. 11:45 - The Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch officially opens its doors. Guests with Individual Tickets enter Guildhall via the Basinghall Street Entrance.  In the Old Library, we have a Free Bar serving wine, beer, and soft drinks. We also have a Pol Roger Champagne Bar and a Cocktail Bar. Lunch is served in the spectacular Great Hall. There are three lunch sittings: 12:30; 13:15; 14:00. When booking your ticket(s), please select your sitting time. Lunch is served buffet-style with unreserved seating, allowing you to mingle freely with guests. We offer meat, vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, and gluten-free options. After your meal, enjoy coffee, chocolates, and dessert, which are served in the Old Library and Livery Hall. For full details ans tickets please click here: https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/lordmayors

This year's Common Hall (AGM) will take place in Chartered Accountants' Hall before the Spring Dinner at Grocers' Hall. All Liverymen are invited to attend this meeting at 5.30pm, before rejoining their guests for drinks and dinner from 6.30pm. This year's meeting will be held at Chartered Accountants' Hall and the Spring Dinner will follow at Grocers' Hall. Please note the two locations. Grocers' Hall will be open for guests and a cloakroom from 5pm and is a five-minute walk from Chartered Accountants' Hall.  More details will be available shortly

The Spring Dinner follows Common Hall (AGM) and is open to all members and guests.   Save the date! More details to follow

The 371st Festival Service and Dinner will be held on Tuesday 12 May 2026. The Festival is a unique and extraordinary event. It celebrates the work of the Trust and the clergy households we serve, with our generous supporters. The Service at St Paul's Cathedral (5pm) is one of the oldest choral music events in the world, and brings together three of the UK’s finest cathedral choirs. Tickets to the Service are free. More details to follow - bookings are expected to open by the end of January

If you are interested in the below, then please contact Giles Murphy giles.murphy@btinternet.com  

This year's Annual Banquet will take place on Monday 15 June at Mansion House. All members and guests are welcome. More details to follow

Tickets: £31.50

The Interlivery Golf Croquet Competition will be held this year on Saturday 27 June 2026 at Southwick near Brighton, commencing at 9:30am for 10:00am. Many of you will remember that we won the trophy last year - Jonathan Grosvenor and Lynn Pearcy doing an excellent job - and the Chartered Accountants' Company is taking a team again this year. We have a full team for this year based on past players and those who were reserves last year. We would still welcome more members who would like to play, but standing as reserves for this year. If you are interested, please reply by email. If you have a croquet handicap (golf or association) do include that in your email. Experience of golf croquet is not a requirement though for the competition as there is a short training session before the competition itself begins. The day is great fun and the Southwick Croquet Club, our hosts, provide lunch and afternoon tea and there is also a pay bar. The day usually finishes around 4:00pm. We do already have a full team for the current year (unless the team captain breaks a leg as he did last year) but we would really welcome supporters to come along, cheer, have a drink at the bar and meet the members from our own and other liveries. There are limited places for guests for lunch (at £60 per head) but these have to booked in advance. Again, let us know if you would like to come and watch. Finally, if croquet appeals but you don't want put your name forward for the team - and there are limited places - or even know little about it and would like to learn - still let us know and we could think about a smaller internal friendly...

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Save the date!  This year's Master's Weekend will take place in Winchester on 10-12 July. More details to follow