The London Library has stood on the corner of St James’s Square since 1845 and is one of the oldest lending libraries in the world, with over 1,000,000 books available to members. Incredibly most of these books are held on site in the original purpose-built metal ‘stacks’. Our Court Assistant Steven Whitaker is a trustee of the library and has arranged a private tour on 4 December 2025. We will begin at 6pm with a glass or two of champagne in the famous Issue Hall before embarking at 6.30pm on a tour that covers all the major parts of the library, including the beautiful Reading Room, well-known to many literary greats over the years including Dickens, Thackeray, Forster and TS Eliot (who became President of the library in 1952). Today’s President is Helena Bonham-Carter. All areas of the tour are accessible by lift, but there will also be a chance to ‘climb’ the stacks, for those wanting to explore the hidden depths of the library. We will end with the chance to see a few of the most notable books in the library, hand-picked by the Head of Collections. The tour is scheduled to finish at 7.30pm allowing you time to head off to dinner – or to Christmas parties! Time: 6pm: Champagne 6.30pm: Tour 7.30pm: Finish Date: Thursday 4 December Tickets: £50 (max. 4 per person)      

The market will be open on the evening of Monday 8 December 2025, with a gala drinks reception, and providing early access to all of the commercial and Livery stalls. The stalls will continue trading all day on Tuesday 9 December 2025. Founded in 1961, the Guildhall Christmas Market is one of the largest fundraising event for the British Red Cross and one of London’s most successful Christmas Markets. It is a biennial event. The gothic splendour of the Guildhall provides a truly atmospheric and memorable venue for this special event. The 2023 market raised over £135,000 for the work of the British Red Cross supporting people in crisis. The Chartered Accountants' Livery have been asked to provide a team to collect and count the cash taken by Livery stalls. If you are interested in volunteering some time during the market, then please let Vicky Andrew millcove1912@gmail.com and John Spencer john@connorspencer.com know your availability. Early bird tickets are now live until September 2025 for the exclusive opening night and dining options on market day, with £5 off general sale prices. General sale tickets for the market day are £7 each and will go on sale in September 2025.

On Mondays, lunch is available in Ironmongers' Hall to members of all Livery Companies and their guests, and the Master invites you to join him there on Monday 26 January!  You can enjoy pre-lunch drinks in the Drawing Room before making your way to your table. The bar is available from 12.30pm and lunch is served from 1pm.  Reservations must be made in advance by no later than the Tuesday beforehand. Please book using the button below, or contact Clare Ferrar on clareferrar@accountantslivery.org​ Three-course lunch (no drinks) will be £63 per person. Our selection of modestly priced wines, beer and soft drinks will also be available.  All our food is British and much of it sourced locally.​ Please see below the menu, and make sure you select your choices when booking Dress code: Smart casual

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

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

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

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

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