LAST ORDERS – Annual Banquet – 17 March 2025 – LAST ORDERS

We are delighted that our principal guest and speaker for the evening will be Michael Drayton, former Chairman of the Baltic Exchange following a career in the City as a shipbroker.  Among his many interests are classic sports cars, aviation heritage and Cathedral music.  We also look forward to hearing from the Lord Mayor Locum Tenens who will be Alderman Sir Andrew Parmley.

The Royal Marines Association Brass Ensemble will be entertaining us during the reception and dinner while our affiliated unit, Richmond Sea Cadets, will provide a fine Guard of Honour.

The Banquet is the highlight of the Company’s year; a truly spectacular venue, with the chance to dine with family, friends and business associates at the Lord Mayor’s official residence.  The evening will start with a Champagne reception and the opportunity to have your photograph taken with your guests before dinner.  Those who have attended previous banquets will know what a special event this is, with a mixture of formality and the warmth of our very convivial Company.

This is an ideal opportunity to introduce potential new Liverymen, holders or former holders of public or civic office, and professional or business colleagues. You are also encouraged to bring your partners and adult family members as guests.  Dress for men is White Tie or Mess Dress with decorations and long gowns for ladies. The event starts at 6.15pm for 6:45pm, with carriages at 10:30pm. Pour mémoire cards will be sent before the event and these must be shown on entry to Mansion House.

Thanks to generous support from our Corporate Members, we are able to offer places at £145 (£120.83 inc £24.17 VAT).

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We look forward to seeing you there.