Upcoming Events
Thursday 01 Aug 2024
Inter-Livery Pétanque
The Spectacle Makers' are looking for bowlers to join their pétanque team, and supporters to cheer them on!
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
Friday 23 Aug 2024
Local gathering: Kent
Liz Shilling is hosting a local gathering at the Medway Yacht Club for Spectacle Makers, friends and family.
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
Tuesday 27 Aug 2024
Eye-to-Eye: Spectacle Makers’ Annual Quiz
Sign up to take part in the Spectacle Makers' Annual Quiz, open to all ages and areas of expertise!
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
Tuesday 03 Sep 2024
Local gathering: Bristol - Visit to Essilor UK Laboratory
Paul Shimell has organised a tour of the Essilor laboratory for Spectacle Makers living in or near Bristol. Space is limited!
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
Wednesday 04 Sep 2024
Local gathering: Bristol - Visit to Essilor UK Laboratory
Paul Shimell has organised a tour of the Essilor laboratory for Spectacle Makers living in or near Bristol. Space is limited!
Available For
Journeyman Freeman Liveryman
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
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
