The Worshipful Company of Butchers and City Livery Events

Liverymen and their guests are invited to join us for our monthly Court lunch, when our guest speaker will be Dame Irene Hays DBE DL, Owner and Chair of Hays Travel.

Please note that the booking policy has been updated and Liverymen are permitted to book up to a maximum of six guest places at a Court lunch, on a first-come-first-serve basis, subject to availability.

Dame Irene Hays DBE DL, Owner and Chair of Hays Travel.

Under Dame Irene’s leadership, Hays Travel has expanded significantly, operating more than 500 retail outlets nationwide and reaching a turnover of £3 billion. Hays Travel was founded in 1980 by her late husband John Hays. She has been instrumental in driving the company’s success, notably leading the acquisition of Thomas Cook’s retail operations in 2019, saving more than 2,000 jobs. 

Dame Irene has been recognised for her dedication to public service and business excellence and has been recognised with several honours. She was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours for services to local government and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to training, education, and young people.

We look forward to hearing from her.

 Court Lunch Details...

When: Friday 5th June 2026

Times: 12.15pm drinks for 1.00pm lunch

Where: Butchers' Hall

Price: £120 per person, inc VAT

Dress code: Dark Lounge Suit (jacket & tie) / Business Attire

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If you need assistance with your booking, please email bookings@butchershall.com.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note that if you need to cancel your booking 14 days or less before the event takes place, refunds will not be issued.

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