The 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 to be conducted was held on Lady Day – 25th March 1943 - the first day of the year by the old calendar. This annual service is held at St Pauls Cathedral with a limited number of tickets being allocated to each Livery Company. Tickets are limited so please ensure you book in plenty of time. 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, 24 March 2023. 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. If you wish to attend the service ONLY then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.com or 07828 554967 If you wish to attend the service and lunch then please book below Lunch Tickets: £85

For the first time ever, experience both iconic spaces of The Globe in one unforgettable event. Shakespeare’s romance The Winter’s Tale transforms the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and the Globe Theatre in a production that takes place across both stages. King Leontes falsely accuses his heavily pregnant wife of infidelity with his best friend. Consumed by jealousy, he makes a series of catastrophic decisions that tear his family apart and leaves his newborn daughter abandoned. Sixteen years later, can time bring healing and reconciliation? The audience will journey from the aristocratic luxury of Sicilia in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse to the pastoral playground of Bohemia in the Globe Theatre. Associate Artistic Director Sean Holmes traverses two worlds to explore the destructive and redemptive power of love. Tickets: £45 Timings: 1pm start Book below or contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967

Common Hall is the WCCAEW equivilant of an AGM and takes place after a Court meeting, and before the Spring Dinner. All members are invited to attend this meeting at 5.30pm, before rejoining their guests for drinks and dinner from 6.30pm. This year's meeting and dinner will be held at the Honourable Artillary Company and guests will have the opportunity to tour the armoury and museum. More details will be available shortly

This year's meeting and dinner will be held at the Honourable Artillary Company  (HAC). This is an amazing, historical venue and there will be two HAC officers on hand to take you round and answer any questions you might have. You will be able to explore the HAC museum and the Armoury. This will be a slightly more informal set up to the other main dinners in the year, so is the perfect opportunity to get to know mroe members and network across the company. Members are encouraged to bring guests as this is a gerat chance to see inside a mysterious City venue. Tickets: £87.50 5.30pm: Common Hall 6.30pm: Drinks 7.15pm: Two-course seated buffet 10.30pm: Carriages Dress: Black Tie or Livery Uniform Tours of the HAC Museum available. Please book below if possible If you are unable to, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org or 07828 554967    

Each year the Master hosts a weekend away and this year you are invited to Palma de Mallorca. Please click here for the full details

Following the continued support of the Chartered Accountants Livery Charity, WCCAEW members and guests are invited to attend a performance of Haydn’s Nelson Mass on Sunday 9 July at 11.15am, followed by drinks in the Chapter House. The St Paul's Cathedral Choir and the City of London Sinfonia will perform Haydn's Missa in angustiis at this Sung Eucharist.  This work which translates as 'Mass for troubled times,' is one of the six masses written near the end of Joseph Haydn's life.  Also known as the 'Nelson Mass' it was first performed in 1798. Based on a German tradition, where every movement of a mass is performed with an orchestra, this Orchestral Mass has become a well-established and popular highlight at St Paul’s Cathedral – proving a significant draw for worshippers and visitors alike. The Covid pandemic had a hugely negative impact on St Paul’s Cathedral’s finances. Historically the Cathedral has been heavily reliant on visitor (especially tourist) income to provide 80% of the running costs. They have had to make significant financial savings since 2020 to sustain their operations, including reducing their workforce by 25%, and cutting back on some of their operations including reducing the activity of their famous Choir. St Paul's Cathedral's traditional Orchestral Mass series of four performances is entirely subject to the Cathedral receiving funding. There were no such Masses in 2020 or 2021 and just one in 2022 which was only made possible thanks to the Chartered Accountants Livery Charity grant and our Music Patrons support. What can I expect? Sung Eucharists is the high point of our weekly worship, engaging the senses with sound, colour and movement. This service includes choral and orchestral music, hymn singing and a sermon, During the service, the congregation will be invited to share in the bread and wine....

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The Festival of St. Cecilia has been the flagship event in Help Musicians’ calendar since 1946. It is a key moment for us to come together to celebrate what music brings to all of us, and to mark the contribution that musicians make to our lives. This year’s service will see the combined choirs of Westminster Cathedral, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey unite to perform under the direction of Simon Johnson, the Cathedral’s Master of Music. The service will also premiere a specially created anthem by composer, Joseph Phibbs; commissioned by the Vaughan Williams Foundation. Our speakers are actress Miriam-Teak Lee and Help Musicians Ambassador Tasmin Little CBE and there will be music from cellist Margarita Balanas, who the charity has supported. Tickets for the service are free.  Following the Service you are invited to join the Master for lunch at the Oxford & Cambridge Club. Date: Wednesday 22nd November Service: 11am – 12noon Lunch: 12.30pm

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 to be conducted was held on Lady Day – 25th March 1943 - the first day of the year by the old calendar. This annual service is held at St Pauls 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. We have a small number of seats available for the service, and for lunch at Stationers’ Hall after the service (you may attend the service without attending the lunch). Tickets are strictly available on a first-come-first-served basis for both the service and lunch, so early booking is essential. 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, 15 March 2024. 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. If you wish to attend the service and lunch then please book below Lunch Tickets: £85 Please book online below where possible, If there are any issues or questions, then please contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.com or 07828 554967

What treasures await? On your visit, you’ll explore the history of the Bank of England and what it does today. Learn about why people started using paper money, and discover the secrets of why banknotes are so difficult to copy. Test your strength by picking up a gold bar, and discover why our building is on top of one the world's largest stores of gold! This visit will be an opportunity to see their exhibiton, The Future of Money. Money and the way we use it has changed in recent decades. With digital and contactless payments on the rise, the choices we make, as individuals and businesses are having an impact. Futureproofing the economy to meet our needs, now and in the future, is the job of the Bank of England. For more details about this fascinating museum, please click here! Following your visit to the museum, you are invited for a drink and/or meal at the Pitcher & Piano, Change Alley (off Cornhill) You are asked to pay a £10 deposit when booking that will be credited against any purchases at Pitcher & Piano. Date: Thursday 21 March Time: 5.50pm - meet at the museum entrance in Bartholomew Lane Cost: £10 - to be credited against purchases at Pitcher & Piano

The London Landmarks Half Marathon is taking place on Sunday 7 April and we have 3 fabulous members running in it to raise money for our charity. They are Kieran Johnson, Sally Orton and John Feltham. Please show your support for our wonderful runners by sponsoring them using the link: https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/chartered-accountants--livery-charity/llhm24 The 13.1 mile race takes place in the centre of London and you are most welcome to go to London to cheer them on! Find out more about the day here: https://llhm.co.uk/about