Woodturning Connect Evening Reception
The Company will hold a Reception at Woodturning Connect for Livery Companies and Company members on Wednesday 18th October between 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm at Pewterers' Hall. This is a smaller venue than usual, and so places will be very limited.
Masters and Clerks Company Lunch
With effect from the 2023 Master’s Year, the Livery Lunch and the Masters' and Clerks' Lunch are to be merged into a new format. Masters and Clerks of various Livery Companies will now be invited as official guests of the Company at a September lunch date, alongside Liverymen and their guests.
Turners Gallimaufry Walk 2023 – Wren, back to the future!
This is a unique opportunity to experience on 7th September, to visit London’s smallest Livery Hall, Temple Bar, and to enjoy a walk through a selection of Wren’s contributions to the London skyline. The Chairman of The Temple Bar Trust is our guide for this event, Peter Murray OBE.
Summer Reception at Tallow Chandlers
Meet some of our award winners at the Company Summer Reception on 12th July where they will be showing a sample of their work, and will be happy to sell or take commissions. We will this year enjoy wine and canapes in the new surroundings of Tallow Chandlers' courtyard.
Election of Sheriffs
All Liverymen are invited to attend Common Hall at Guildhall on Monday 26 June 2023 for the Election of the Sheriffs. The Company hold 30 passes and these will be awarded on a first come first served basis, so please email the office if you'd like to attend.
Apothecaries’ Comedy Night with Fern Brady Headlining
The Young Apothecaries would like to invite your younger members (under 35’s) to a Comedy Night at Apothecaries’ Hall, on Friday 19th May. Tickets are £25 and include 4 drinks at the bar, and are available to book through Eventbrite now.
Election Court and Dinner
In 2022 the Election Court Dinner was opened to all members of the Company for the first time. The dinner will proceed on the same basis this year on 18th May 2023 at Apothecaries' Hall, with the invitation to attend extended to members’ spouses/partners as well.
Agriculture Lecture and Dinner
Members are invited to join the Farmers’ Company and many of our educational course alumni for this informative and social event on 25th April at Plaisterers' Hall.
Max Carey Trust Weekend
We have arranged for Company members to receive a weekend of tuition in woodturning at the Max Carey Trust from 28th to 30th April 2023. All abilities can be accommodated from absolute beginner to very proficient. Please book through the members area if you are wanting to learn to turn!
Spring Dinner
This year the Spring Dinner will be held at Ironmongers' Hall on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 6.15pm for 6.45pm.
Court and Master and Clerk’s Lunch
The Masters’ and Clerks’ Luncheon will take place after the meeting of the Court which meets at 11 am on Thursday 23rd March at Cutlers' Hall. Masters and Clerks of various Livery Companies will be invited as official guests of the Company,
Register of Professional Turners AGM and Lunch
The Company will again be hosting the RPT for their AGM and Craft meeting on 15th March. This will be the first face to face meeting in 4 years and any members of the Company interested in hearing more about the craft are invited to join members of the Register for the day, or any part of it.
Learn to Turn at The Woodturning Shop
Liveryman Les Thorne is offering a one-day experience of turning at The Woodturning Shop, Hampshire at a reduced price of £125 pp, available only to Company members and their guests, on 21st January and 18th February. Please book directly with Les.
Common Hall and Richard Gardner Williams Dinner
The Richard Gardner Williams Dinner will be held on Thursday 23rd February at Girdlers' Hall. The dinner is held in memory of the Company’s benefactor, Richard Gardner Williams whose legacy in 1931 provided the financial support to enable the Company to build and flourish.
Court Dinner
All members of the Court and Masters Emeriti are invited, to join the Master, Wardens and their guests at the Court Dinner which will take place on Thursday 19th January 2023 at The Army & Navy Club, Pall Mall.
Livery Dinner
The Company’s Livery Dinner will be held at Haberdashers' Hall on Monday 19th December 2022. This is your chance to visit the inside of one of the more modern livery halls, and it's stunning especially at Christmas. Please book through the members area in the usual way.
The Musicians’ Company Carol Service
The tradition of sharing the Musicians' Company Carol service at St Michael's Cornhill will take place again this year on Thursday 15th December. The Musicians very much see this as a joint service and it would be good if as many Turners as possible could attend.
Patronal Service and Lunch
To be held on 24th November at St Bride's Church, this is the annual service when members of the Company and their families come together to remember and celebrate the lives and fellowship of Company members no longer with us.
Max Carey Trust Weekend of Turning
We have again arranged for Company members to receive a weekend of tuition in woodturning at the Max Carey Trust, Portishead from 4th to 6th November 2022. All abilities can be accommodated from absolute beginner to very proficient.
The Musicians’ Company Annual Evensong
The Worshipful Company of Musicians are holding their Annual Evensong service at St. Paul’s Cathedral by kind permission of the Dean and Chapter, on Wednesday, 5th October at 5.00 pm.
