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Please note these events are not bookable through the Guild.
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The Old Bailey Choir
Wednesday 8th October 2025

The Old Bailey Choir will be singing music connected to the sea and to rivers on Wednesday 8th October.  This early evening concert will last about 1¼ hours and will be accompanied by associated readings.
 
As ever the music will be very varied and will include Charles Villiers Stanford’s “Songs of the Fleet” with the talented baritone, James Storey, as soloist.
 
 
Please come and support the Sheriffs’ and Recorder’s Fund through buying a ticket to this event.
 
Tickets can be bought either using the QR code on the flier (attached) or by going on-line to www.oldbaileychoir.com
 
 
 
And while you have your diary to hand you may want to “save a date” for the choir’s performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial by Jury” with soloists and orchestra from the English National Opera which will take place at the Old Bailey from 14th to 16th January 2026 – another evening not to be missed!


Lord Mayor's Boxing NIght
8th October 2025




The Lord Mayor's Fire Fight Night is on 8th October 2025 at Guildhall in the City of London. It’s a “London vs New York” black-tie charity dinner boxing show, featuring two boxing teams from the New York Fire Department and the London Fire Brigade. The Lord Mayor is boxing on the show, as is the Head of Bloomberg Europe. The event is supported by Bloomberg and Matchroom, with Barry Hearn attending along with a number of boxing legends.
 
To book tables and individual tickets click  here.
Funds raised will go to:
 
  • The Lord Mayor’s Appeal, which in turn supports homelessness and mental health charities
  • The Firefighters Charity
  • Grassroots boxing clubs and their youth clubs/outreach programs


The Household Division presents Beating Retreat
A Military Musical Spectacular - “Heroes” (15th, 16th & 17th July)


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 Bistro 1365 - Founders' Hall Lunch Events throughout 2025
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The Sheriffs’ Great Gatsby Ball 


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Our Members

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Annual Banquet at Guildhall

"A veritable tour de force; stunning atmosphere, seriously impressive food and a funny judge..what’s not to like!
Well done everyone" - Mrs J.D.

"A triumph" - Mr A.W."

"..a brilliant evening at Guildhall last night. The event was spectacular and we, our guests and everyone around us enjoyed it tremendously. A great highlight of a fantastic year" - Mr J.H.

"A magnificent evening was had by all" - Mr K.B.

"It really was the most wonderful and unforgettable evening " - Mrs K.J.

"It was a great privilege to be present of Friday evening on such a splendid occasion.  What a truly stunning and memorable evening. The organisation, the pageantry and the attention to detail was remarkable. A and I enjoyed it all enormously" - C H.C.


Master's Final Dinner at Fishmongers' Hall
"Just a line to say how much we enjoyed the dinner last night, super seat thank you! Please convey our thanks to the Master for a wonderful evening, superb food and company and thank him for all his events over the past year, we have had great times.
We now look forward to the next year, different venues and events." - Mr P.B.

Reception and Supper at Grocers' Hall
"My guests and I really really enjoyed the Ceremony and the dinner at Grocers’ Hall last evening, I am still on a high with sheer pleasure, you, everyone there so kind and welcoming". Mrs A R

"It was good to meet you at last and on such an excellent evening in one of the nicest Livery Halls in the City.  Thank you for making it such a special evening for M and me.   It was so well organised and enjoyable.   The food was first class and the company good as well". Mr D B

RNLI Demonstration and Supper at the Little Ship Club
"Thank you SO much for arranging a most enjoyable evening. Once again, I was able to catch up on friends and make new acquantainces - all thanks to you for the excellent place settings.  The weather was kind to us, the food was amazing and everybody around our table was very happy with the service and the meal."  Ms V H

"Following the interesting demonstration Guild Members and their guests retired back inside the Little Ship Club for a stunning two-course supper with some excellent wine and tremendous companionship discussing the RNLI’s great work being achieved on the tidal Thames.​" Mr D K
 
 

 

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