Upcoming Events
Friday 13 Sep 2024
The Master invites you to the South Downs
The Master, Liz Shilling, invites members to join her for one or more activities taking advantage of The Great Outdoors. On Friday 13 September there will be a private tour, tasting and lunch at a Sussex vineyard; on Saturday 14 September members can join us at the fabulous West Dean College and Gardens, near Chichester, for a tour of the house and gardens and/or a picnic lunch. A form listing the options available will be sent to all members in January 2024.
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
Thursday 19 Sep 2024
The Spectacle Makers’ Presentation Ceremony 2024
The Annual Spectacle Makers' Presentation Ceremony for award winners, new Liverymen and Freemen who have joined the Company in the last year. Those who are invited will receive an invitation from the Clerk.
Available For
Journeyman Non Member Freeman Liveryman
Friday 20 Sep 2024
The Master’s Abseil Challenge
The Master will abseil down St Thomas' Hospital to raise money for The Spectacle Makers' Charity. Come along and support her from a safe vantage point!
Available For
Journeyman Non Member Freeman Liveryman
Tuesday 24 Sep 2024
City Walk for City Giving Day
A lunch time guided walk around the Square Mile, led by a seasoned City Guide, in support of The Mayor's Appeal for City Giving Day.
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
Friday 27 Sep 2024
Local Gathering: Wycombe, tour of Hellfire Caves!
Save the date! Freeman Andrew Pitman is organising a trip to the Hell Caves at West Wycombe, followed by refreshments at the nearby Apple Orchard cafe.
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
Sunday 29 Sep 2024
The Annual Sheep Drive
Join the Spectacle Makers in this rare opportunity to recreate an ancient London tradition and exercise your right as a Freeman to drive sheep over one of London's bridges!
Available For
Freeman Liveryman
Monday 30 Sep 2024
Election of The Lord Mayor
The Election of the Lord Mayor at Common Hall, Guildhall, followed by lunch at Barber Surgeons' Hall.
Available For
Liveryman
Wednesday 02 Oct 2024
The Annual Service of Thanksgiving, Remembrance and Rededication
The Annual Service and Installation of the next Master Spectacle Maker and Wardens.
Available For
Journeyman Non Member Freeman Liveryman
Wednesday 02 Oct 2024
The October Court Luncheon
Liverymen are invited to book for the Livery Court Luncheon following the installation of the Master and Wardens at St. Bride's.
Available For
Liveryman
Friday 04 Oct 2024
Four Liveries Wine Tasting Evening
This year's Four Liveries Event is being organised by the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM). The event is open to Liverymen and Freemen of the Spectacle Makers, Clockmakers and LIghtmongers' Companies, as well as WCSIM as hosts. Booking is open from now until 23 September 2024. The cost is £55 per head, inc VAT and is payable directly to WCSIM, by bank transfer.
Available For
Freeman Liveryman
