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Lord Mayor's Banquet
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27 July 2010
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Mansion House, Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH |
In the presence of the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor, Alderman Nick Anstee, Mr Alderman and Sheriff David Wootton and Sheriff Peter Cook and their escorts, the Livery Banquet is to take place in the Mansion House on Tuesday 27th July 2010.
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London Theatre Night: Legally Blonde the Musical
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14 July 2010
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Savoy Theatre, Strand, London WC2R 0ET |
Enjoy the hit West End Musical – Legally Blonde, with special and exclusive pre-performance insights into the marketing of the show and theatre history by Adam Turner, Savoy Theatre Manager.
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The Master’s Visit: An Afternoon & Evening in Guildford
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27 June 2010
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Trinity Centre, Trinity Churchyard, Guildford |
In keeping with her theme of sustainability, this year the Master's visit will be very close to home - in fact, it's the ultimate in the fashionable 'staycation'! On Sunday, June 27th, we will visit Venetia’s home town of Guildford, with its cobbled high street and many beautiful and historically important buildings.
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A Triple Celebration: Rededication, Ancient Ceremony and Hearty Eating
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11 May 2010
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St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London EC4Y 8AU |
Once a year we’re invited to support our adopted Church, St Bride’s Fleet Street, in a special choral service for Marketors. This is followed by the Rogation-tide ceremony of ‘Beating the Bounds’ and topped off with supper at the St Bride’s Institute.
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Driving Toward the Future
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28 April 2010
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Fujitsu, 22 Baker Street, London W1U 3BW |
City Livery Companies have a long standing tradition of partnership with the Reserve Forces based in London. The Marketors have a very special relationship with 151 Transport Regiment RLC. This evening presents a unique opportunity for current and potential commanders to learn more about the WCM and the wider aspects of the UK’s defence and national security, intertwined with the practical operational needs of the deployed forces.
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Spring Luncheon
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13 April 2010
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Salters' Hall, 4 Fore Street, London EC2Y 5DE |
At the Spring Lunch the Master’s theme of Sustainability moves on to the environment. We are fortunate to have as our speaker someone who has actually “done it”. As director of Friends of the Earth, Tony Juniper brought about the Climate Change Bill, the first piece of legislation that legally bound government into reducing CO2 emissions.
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A City Walk
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27 March 2010
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Meet at Guildhall Art Gallery, London EC2V JAE |
Our occasional Marketors City Walks are a fun way to enjoy the City on a peaceful Saturday, to meet new friends and catch up with longstanding ones. Covers the Gallery, Crypt, Amphitheatre, Cathedral, Great Twelve, Museum, Fellowship and Lunch! A truly enjoyable and inexpensive way to spend a Saturday.
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Pancake Day Race & Lunch
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16 February 2010
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Guildhall Yard, Guildhall, London EC2P 2EJ |
Inter-Livery Pancake Race from noon on Shrove Tuesday This year it's Eggs-treme Sport! Come and cheer the Master and your Marketors team in ALL the races. Thanks to Paster-Master Peter Goudge’s success in the 2009 Inter-Livery Wooden Spoon Pancake Race, Marketors have this year been invited to participate in the Main Event – The Inter-Livery Competition!
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Installation Dinner
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21 January 2010
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Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4M 7DD |
| Guest speaker, Pauline Davies, an education specialist with a highly successful career in the maintained and independent sectors, will address “The development of people, a crucial driver of long-term prosperity for businesses and organisations”, introducing the incoming Master’s theme of Sustainability.
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Publicity Club Carol Service
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07 December 2009
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St Bride's Church |
O Come All Ye Marketors. Communications Industry Group Christmas Carol Service at St Bride’s. Join other marketing and communications groups for this ‘not to be missed’ Christmas Carol service at St Bride’s Church. Share in a programme of traditional and contemporary carols, readings and music, including the renowned St Bride’s Choir. You are encouraged to bring your family and friends, irrespective of religious affiliations – everyone’s welcome. Please note that this event is now full. Please see attached PDF for event details.
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Lord Mayor's Show
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14 November 2009
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Williamson's Tavern, Bow Lane, EC4M 9EH |
Witness one of London’s greatest spectacles. Enjoy a hearty lunch, fellowship and fun; raise a cheer for our Master and Wardens as they walk in the parade; be awed by an amazing firework display on the river between Waterloo and Blackfriars at 5pm. Please see attached PDF of full details and booking form
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Behind the Scenes at the Royal Geographic Society
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20 October 2009
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Royal Geographic Society, 1 Kensington Gore SW7 |
180 Years of Understanding our World. Founded in 1830, The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is a world centre for geography; supporting research, education, expeditions and fieldwork, and promoting public engagement and informed enjoyment of our world. It is the largest and most active scholarly geographical society in the world; and it has just welcomed its new president, the well known traveller, broadcaster and ex Python, Michael Palin.
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Bowden Dinner and Address - 2009
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14 October 2009
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Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Threadneedle St, EC2R 8JB |
On the occasion of the dinner at which we honour our founding Master, our guest who will deliver the Address will be Rita Clifton, Chairman of Interbrand.
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Election of the Lord Mayor
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29 September 2009
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Guildhall, London |
| A long standing tradition in the City of London, and one of the rights and privileges of liverymen!
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Driving Toward the Future
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01 September 2009
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Mosimann's Club, 11b West Halkin St, London SW1X 8 |
| City Livery Companies have a long standing tradition of partnership with Territorial Army units serving the City. The Marketors has a very special relationship with the 151 Transport Regiment. This evening presents a unique opportunity for new Freemen and Officers to meet one another.
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Last Night of the Kenwood Proms
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22 August 2009
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Kenwood, Hampstead, London NW3 |
| A wonderful open-air concert starring Alfie Boe, plus spectacular fireworks at the end!
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Mansion House Banquet - 2009
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28 July 2009
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Mansion House @ Bank |
| Dining with the Lord Mayor of London and his Sheriffs. Advanced Information Only
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Second Marketors' Golf Day
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29 June 2009
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Verulam Golf Club, St Albans |
| This is the second Marketors' Livery Fellowship Golf Day to be held at Verulam – we will provide Livery Members and Guests with a great day out at a course with very special traditions.
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Lord's Visit and Dinner in the Pavilion
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17 June 2009
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The Pavilion, Lord's Cricket Ground |
The Australian cricket team return this year and will be hoping to retain The Ashes and England will be trying to repeat their dramatic win in 2005. Before they arrive you will have an opportunity to tour the most famous cricket ground in the world and to dine in the Long Room - a privilege, as it is normally only available to members.
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Inter Livery Clay Pigeon Shoot
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20 May 2009
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Holland & Holland @ Northwood Middx |
The 16th Inter Livery Clay pigeon shoot will be held on Wednesday the 20th of May 2009. The event will be again held at the shooting grounds of Holland & Holland Northwood Middx. In 2008, there were 92 teams representing 56 Livery Companies. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Re-dedication Service - 2009
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19 May 2009
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St Bride’s @ Fleet Street |
Annual Re-dedication Service at St Bride’s followed by the Beating of the Bounds PLUS Defending Our Church’s Boundaries PLUS Great Company, food & drink.
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House of Lords Visit - 2009
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23 March 2009
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The House of Lords @ Westminster |
| An evening reception at the House of Lords where we will be hosted by Lord McIntosh and Lord Putnam. For Advanced Information Only
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Communications Industry group Carol Service
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08 December 2008
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St Bride's |
A very popular annual event which is not surprising when one considers we have the fantastic St Bride’s choir some of our favourite carols. Don’t be surprised if a guest singer appears during the event singing their signature Christmas song. This event is shared with the Communications industry and is an opportunity to network with a glass of wine and a mince pie afterwards. Event Director: Barbara Thomas
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Master’s International trip to India
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19 November 2008 - 27 November 2008
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India |
| The Overseas Trip for 2008 as ‘A mix of discovery, networking, shared knowledge, top class hospitality, fun and fellowship’. With help from our friends at Brand Finance, the Taj Group and Greaves Travel we now have an outstanding package for India at an excellent price. This clearly demonstrates the power of the Marketors network. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Jazz Event
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13 November 2008
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The Little Ship Club @ Southwark Bridge |
| All the friendliness that comes with membership of the Marketors in a relaxed environment enjoying great music, good company, first class supper. And, a great value for money price – what more could you ask for? CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Remembrance service – St Bride’s
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09 November 2008
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St Bride's @ Fleet Street |
This is the Marketors opportunity to remember the fallen in our wars which have not only kept Britain independent but enabled other countries to experience similar freedom. It is a solemn service with the wonderful choir at St Bride’s to enrich the event. Event Director: Liveryman Barbara Thomas
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Lord Mayor’s Show and Lunch
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08 November 2008
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Mansion House Wine Bar @ 44 Cannon Street, EC4N 6J |
Witness one of the greatest spectacles London has to offer – The City’s very own pageant. Enjoy a delicious two course lunch, wine, fun and fellowship. And if you fancy, take in the amazing fireworks in the early evening. All in all a magnificent day out for you, your family and friends – and children are most welcome – they’ll love it! CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Series of Evening Lectures on Knowledge of the City
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06 November 2008 - 27 November 2008
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St Bride Institute |
A series of evening lectures, "Knowledge of the City" will take place every Thursday in November 2008. 6th November - Tales of Tunnels and Tubes - Brenda Cole 13th November - Guildhall Art Gallery and Collection - Peter Newman 20th November - Dickens' City and around - Diane Burstein 27th November - Public Art in the City - Paul Taylor. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Annual Curry Night
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28 October 2008
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151 Logistic Support Regiment (Croydon) |
| This highly informative and enjoyable evening is a 151Regiment event to which WCM members were warmly invited. Format for the evening 7.30pm-8.00pm. Assemble in the Regimental Bar for pre-dinner drinks. A series of presentations about life and current issues in the Regiment, including Operation Assemble in the Regimental Bar for pre-dinner drinks. A series of presentations about life and current issues in the Regiment, included Operation HERRICK and Recruiting. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Champagne Dinner
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20 October 2008
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Sheraton Hotel @ Park Lane |
| You could have joined The Master and other Marketor members of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne for its spectacular Black Tie Autumn dinner. In the delightful setting of the Sheraton Hotel Park Lane your every comfort would have been catered for as you enjoyed stunning vintage Champagnes to accompany a beautiful five course dinner. In the delightful setting of the Sheraton Hotel, Park Lane your every comfort would have been catered for as you enjoyed stunning vintage Champagnes to accompany a beautiful five course dinner. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Bowden Dinner – Goldsmiths
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14 October 2008
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Goldsmiths' Hall |
The Masters major theme for 2008 is Marketing Technology and who better to speak at our Founder’s Dinner than the chairman of DSG International [ Sir John Collins – Chairman of DSGI (Dixons Stores Group International)], one of Europe's leading specialist electrical retailing groups. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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City Lecture
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08 October 2008
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Glaziers Hall |
Guest Speaker, Lord Bilimoria CBE DL at the Annual City Lecture has been one of the focal points of the last 15 years and of particular interest to Marketors and anyone with an interest in business in the City. One of its continued objectives is to promote a better understanding of marketing as a major force for economic and public benefit and, over the years, we have been fortunate enough to have such eminent speakers as Sir Martin Sorrell, Sir Robin Saxby, H.E Zha Peixin, the Chinese Ambassador and Lord Heseltine to share their wisdom and business experience with us. This year, we were delighted to continue this exceptional list of lecturers with Lord Bilimoria, a master of creative and innovative marketing. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Election of Lord Mayor – Guildhall
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29 September 2008
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Guildhall |
A spectacular event held in the heart of the Guildhall where over 500 Liverymen help vote in Ian David Luder (BSc. (Econ) as the next Lord Mayor of London. Much pomp and Livery regalia abound, this ensures it is an event that is - The City of London unique. If, as a Liveryman, you are unable to make this annual event... do make it at leat once in your Livery lifetime, you will learn a lot of how the city works and in particular, how the Lord Mayor and his Sheriffs add to the square mile's international commercial development. Event Director: The Clerk
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Goodwood Revival Meeting
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21 September 2008
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Goodwood |
| Those who remember the fifties and sixties with affection and the younger generation that hear how wonderful it was might like a day to remember? CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Breaking the Ice
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08 September 2008
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The Royal Exchange @ Bank |
| How to Successfully Socialise in Business Circles - They are rare people indeed; those who can enter a room-full of new faces and not momentarily freeze-up... but this icy-feeling is something we have to endure on a regular basis. Like trying to communicating through a straw, feeling inhibited in these sorts of situations can restrict success. Now honestly ask yourself; do you feel you’re highly skilled in such circumstances or could you possibly benefit from some valued guidance? CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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City Walk to include Wesley’s Chapel and lunch
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23 August 2008
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Weselys Chapel |
A casual Saturday stroll taking in interesting City of London landmarks and their history. Includes: Bunhill Fields, Wesley’s House and City Road Chapel culminating in a leisurely lunch at Zetter. This event is led by one of our own members who, incidentally is a blue badge guide. This event is one not to be missed. Event Director: Dan Doherty
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Dinner with the Lord Mayor – Mansion House
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31 July 2008
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Mansion House @ Walbrook, London EC4N 8BH |
This year we were privileged to have the opportunity to entertain the Rt Hon, The Lord Mayor, Alderman David Lewis and both Sheriffs, to dinner at the Mansion House. The Lord Mayor was our principal guest at this most impressive event in the Marketors calendar where we dine in the splendid surroundings of the Egyptian Room.
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Swan Upping and lunch with the Basketmakers
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16 July 2008
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Henley on Thames |
Swan Upping seen as it happens. We left Henley and went down river to join the Swan Uppers at Hambledon Lock and then we followed them up to Marsh Lock. All this aboard the magnificent New Orleans paddle steamer. Whilst aboard we were refreshed and went on to a magnificent four course lunch including wine. This was held jointly with the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers who added their warm enthusiasm to this traditional event. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Officers’ Mess cocktail party
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02 July 2008
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Held at HMS President |
The Company enjoyed the convivial hospitality of the 151 (London) Transport Regiment, the Royal Logistic Corps on a fine summer’s day aboard HMS President with its spectacular view of Tower Bridge and the Thames.
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Family Picnic Chartwell
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22 June 2008
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Chartwell |
This year the venue we chose for the Marketors annual family picnic was Winston Churchill’s former home, Chartwell, nestling in the magnificent Kentish Weald. Apart from being a ‘must visit’, the Master is a self-confessed Churchillian. The nearby village of Westerham has important historic and commercial links.
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Think Tank Seminar - Professor Leslie de Chernatony
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19 May 2008
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Tallow Chandlers' Hall |
Our very own Freeman, Leslie de Chernatony, Professor of Brand Strategy at Birmingham University Business School, presented the first Think Tank Seminar for 2008 on the subject “Why there are not more valuable financial services brands.” at Tallow Chandlers Hall. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Champagne Dinner
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12 May 2008
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Jumeirah @ Carlton Tower, London SW1X 9PY |
Belonging to the Marketors frequently affords a chance to participate in events that would otherwise pass by unknown. One such was the Spring Gala Dinner of the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne which took place at the Jumeira Carlton Hotel London in May. The Ordre “extols the wines of Champagne in general and in their diversity”. It has four thousand members. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Skill at Arms
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10 May 2008 - 11 May 2008
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Pirbright |
| May 11th saw the annual Skill at Arms meeting between the Marketors and our regiment 151 (London) Transport Regiment, the Royal Logistic Corps at the Pirbright Barracks firing range in Surrey, graced with what was probably one of the best days of the year so far in terms of weather. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Master’s Weekend in Yorkshire
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02 May 2008 - 05 May 2008
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Swinton Park |
| On Friday 2 May, 38 intrepid Marketors and their partners ventured north of Watford Gap to meet at Swinton Park, a country house hotel located within a 20,000 acre estate in the Yorkshire Dales, just north of Ripon. That evening, dinner was hosted by Mark and Felicity Cunliffe-Lister; the Lord & Lady Masham, each of whom addressed the group. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Rededication Service – St Bride’s/Beating the Bounds
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29 April 2008
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St Bride’s @ Fleet Street |
An opportunity for all members and guests, irrespective of religious affiliations, to join in this wonderful service followed by the tradition of protecting the boundaries of ‘our Church’, St Bride’s. The evening was rounded off with a dinner on board a Thames river boat.
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Charity Golf Day – RAC
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22 April 2008
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Woodcote Park |
| After a miserable period of weather, the morning of 22 April dawned with a cloudless sky and a hint of Spring as 88 golfers travelled to the RAC to compete in the first Masters Cup competition. To add sparkle to the event, two Bentley Cars were provided for inspection and demonstration, facilitated by Liveryman Dennis Taylor. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Marketors’ Question Time
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16 April 2008
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Tradewinds Yacht Club @ St Katharine’s Dock |
The 'Masters Question and Answer' event of April 16th, held at the picturesque TradeWinds restaurant overlooking St. Katherine's Dock was well attended with 40 plus members. Alan Arnold chaired the event and kept the effervescent members questions pointed in the correct direction of the Court and Company Fellows. Our Master, John Fisher opened the Q&A with a brief history of Livery Companies and the values, our company in particular, brings to the City of London. The success of this more relaxed and open format for the Masters Q&A has been adopted by the Fellowship Committee and will be bought into our yearly calendar of events on a more regular basis.
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Sunday Jazz Brunch
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13 April 2008
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Jagz Club @ Ascot |
| An intrepid band of Marketors visited Jagz club, for a jazz lunch. The musicians, Enrico Tomaso, Len Skeat, John Pearce and Bobby Worth all e ntertained us. The lunch was brilliant and It ticked all the boxes for a great Marketors event and it was different with a great atmosphere. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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Officers' Mess guest night
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12 April 2008
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Officers' Mess, Royal Logistics Corps @ Grantham |
A great mixture of tradition, Mess food and drinks, a party atmospehere, an overnight stay and a full army breakfast! And a wonderful way to support ‘our regiment’. Event Director: Steven Rowe and Gerry Brierley
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Spring Luncheon
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03 April 2008
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Haberdashers' Hall |
| In a Ceremonial Court immediately preceding the lunch, the Master had installed Jim Surguy as Junior Warden and had admitted two Liverymen and twenty-five Freeman, taking Company membership to 405. Delivering his customary Grace, Honorary Chaplain Canon David Meara invited the Marketors at their Spring Lunch “to forget the credit crunch”. We did his bidding, helped by a splendid three course lunch with wines. CLICK SUBJECT HEADING for more event info.
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