6 March 2026Court & Livery Lunch, March 2026
Butchers' Hall
Drinks at 12.15pm for 1.00pm lunch
Join us at Butchers' Hall on Friday, 6th March 2026 for March Court Lunch, our annual military-themed event, when the guest speaker will be Mark Smith, Military Historian and Broadcaster.
18 March 2026Boar's Head Ceremony & Lunch 2026
Butchers' Hall
Drinks reception at 12pm, lunch is served at 12.30pm
Upholding an annual tradition, we will be paying a rent that is due to the Lady Mayor in the form of a Boar's Head on Wednesday 18 March 2026. Take part in a historic event, as we enjoy a tasty 3 course lunch, before processing through the streets of London!
20 March 2026United Guilds' Service & Lunch 2026
Butchers' Hall
Service at 11.15; Arrival drinks reception at 12.30pm, with a 1pm lunch
Join us for lunch at Butchers’ Hall following the United Guilds' Service at St Paul’s Cathedral. Arrival drinks reception at 12.30pm, with a 1pm lunch including a chilled glass of prosecco on arrival, a delicious 3 course meal including our famous steak & kidney pie, half a bottle of wine, followed by coffee & chocolates
10 April 2026Court & Livery Lunch, April 2026
Butchers' Hall
Drinks at 12.15pm for 1.00pm lunch
Join us at Butchers' Hall on Friday, 10th April 2026 for monthly Court Lunch when the guest speaker will be Scott Hamer, Head of Security, St Paul's Cathedral. BOOKINGS WILL OPEN ON 11 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 10AM
17 April 2026The Master’s Fundraising Ball 2026
Guildhall
Drinks Reception 6.15pm. Carriages 23.45pm
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Come and enjoy an unforgettable, fun, fundraising evening with a party atmosphere in iconic surroundings. Your ticket includes fine food & wines, show-stopping entertainment and a great music-led after party!
8 May 2026WCB May Court & Livery Lunch 2026
Join us at Butchers' Hall on Friday, 8 May 2026 for our annual Ladies Court & Livery Lunch when the guest speaker will be Gary Langley, Mayoral Consort to the Lady Mayor. BOOKINGS WILL OPEN ON 11 MARCH 2026 AT 10AM
22 October 2026 - 25 October 2026WCB Battlefield Tour, 22-25 October 2026
After visits to the iconic Ypres Salient in 2024 and the Somme Battlefields in 2025, we return to Belgium for a three-night trip from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th October 2026. Join fellow Liverymen and guests this October as we explore the Waterloo campaign of June 1815 and more, immersing ourselves in the history, key sites and stories, guided by Mark Smith, BBC Presenter & Military Historian.
Dates for your diary
Upcoming WCB In Person Events
FEBRUARY
26 WCB/IOM Prizegiving Awards & Lunch
MARCH
6 WCB Court & Livery Lunch. Speaker: Mark Smith, Military Historian and Broadcaster
18 Boars Head Ceremony & Lunch
20 United Guilds Service & Lunch
April
10 WCB Court & Livery Lunch. Speaker: Scott Hamer, Head of Security, St Paul’s Cathedral
17 Master’s Fundraising Dinner
MAY
8 WCB Court & Livery Lunch. Speaker: Gary Langley, Consort to the Lady Mayor
15-17 City Livery Yacht Club, Lord Mayors and Visitors Cup (Cowes)
19 Brave New You with Carol Glover
Upcoming WCB Sporting & Society Events
Yacht Club
• Fitting out and AGM – 25th March 2026
• Lord Mayor’s cup – 15th-17th May 2026
• Sea View motorboat and yacht get together – 12th and 13th June 2026
• Rona Ketch weekend – Date to be agreed depending on numbers
• Round the Island Race – 11th July 2026
• Sunsail / Prometheus Sailing Date, The Master’s Cup – 7th September 2026
• Laying up meeting and Carvery - 21st October
Golf Club
• Prince Arthur Cup – Walton Heath Golf Club – 14th May 2026
• The Horners’ Trophy – Ashridge Golf Club – 10th June 2026
• The Marketors’ Golf Day – Verulam Golf Club – 6nd July 2026
• The Stationers’ Golf Day – Chobham Golf Club – 3rd September 2026
• The Distillers’ Day – Tandridge Golf Club – 22nd October 2026
Gun Club
• Inter-Livery Clay Shoot – Clays – May (TBC)
• Family & Young Shots Day – Bisley – Clays – June (TBC)
• Simulated Day Away (plus industry visit) – Clays – July (TBC)
• Game Day 2 – Rough Shooting – November (TBC)
• International Shoot – Game – TBC
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