Installation Reception and Lunch

On 23rd October, Dr Peter Rumley will be installed as Master for the ensuing year in St Magnus-the-Martyr Church, Lower Thames Street. At the same ceremony, Nick Jones will be installed as Upper Warden and Air Cdre Paul Nash as Renter Warden. They all look forward to the honour of serving our ancient Company.

Following the Installation Service, there will be a champagne reception at Vintners’ Hall, Upper Thames Street, followed by a three-course luncheon with wines – including fine Claret and Port from our own cellar – in the historic main hall. All are welcome to St Magnus-the-Martyr Church and all Liverymen, with their guests, are welcome to book for the reception and lunch below.

The programme for the day is:

11.40 – 11.50 Court processes from Vintners’ Hall to St Magnus-the-Martyr Church.

11.50 – 12.00 Installation of Master and Wardens.

12.00 – 12.40 Installation service.

12.40 – 12.50 Court processes back to Vintners’ Hall and all Liverymen and their guests are invited to follow (a distance of about 500 metres.)

13.00 – 15.30 Reception and Lunch at Vintners’ Hall

You are warmly invited to support the new Master and his Wardens at the start of another Livery year.

The cost for the reception and three-course luncheon is £93.00 per person (£77.50 + £15.50 VAT). Please make your application through the website or complete and return the booking slip no later than Wednesday 16th October 2019. Unfortunately, refunds cannot be offered for any cancellations after this date.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Adrian Mumford

Clerk