Events

    The Livery organises four formal Dinners a year culminating in the Grand Banquet at the Mansion House in January.

    One of the advantages of us not having our own Hall is that we can enjoy the different delights of many of the Liveries that do have their own Halls.

    The two trade sectors we support – Footwear and The Built Environment – hold their own Dinners every year and from time to time organise Regional events, in the North and the South West of the UK.

    Each year, the Warden to the Trade will organise an interesting visit to a setting specific to either the Footwear or Built Environment industries.

    In the autumn we have a Common Meal –  an evening to which all members are invited.  This ancient tradition of holding an open meeting over dinner gives any member present an opportunity to grill the Master, Wardens and Clerk on Company policy and practice and to make suggestions for improvement in both areas.

    Liverymen are also invited to our Annual Ascension Day Service in our own Church, St Margaret Pattens and to the Election of Sheriffs and the Lord Mayor in the wonderful and ancient ceremonies in the Guildhall.

    Over and above this, we organise a number of informal events, which can range from visits to Gardens, historical places of interest, wine or spirit tastings, Headley Court, the theatre and many others. This normally takes the form of groups of 25 or so Liverymen and is growing in popularity.

    Should any members wish to get involved in organising and running events they would be most welcome to contact the the Clerk or chair of the events committee.

    Pattenmakers’ Company

    Programme March 2024– March 2025

    Update for your diaries 

    N.B. Whilst these dates are now firm, details may change, please check this page regularly, as additional events may still be added.

    Pattenmaker Events – Contact Liveryman Zoë Chowney: Events@pattenmakers.co.uk
    Civic Events – Contact Claire Hobson: Clerk@pattenmakers.co.uk
    Young Pattenmakers – Contact: Sophia.lee@datore.co

    We are delighted to announce that from March 2024 all events can be booked online from the members area.

    DAY DATE EVENT LOCATION
    JULY
    Wednesday 17/07/2024 Court meeting and Summer Party Stationers’ Hall
    Thursday 18/07/2024 Military Musical Spectacular Horse Guards’ Parade
    SEPTEMBER
    10/09/2024 Meet the Vicar
    Thursday 12/09/2024 F&GPC Guildhall
    Thursday 12/09/2024 Common meal Guildhall
    Monday 16/09/2024 FM Dinner Butchers’ Hall
    Tuesday 24/09/2024 City Giving Day
    Sunday 29/09/2024 Sheep Drive Southwark Bridge
    Monday 30/09/2024 Election of Lord Mayor Common Hall – Guildhall
    OCTOBER
    Wednesday 09/10/2024 Freedom of City of London ceremony Guildhall
    Wednesday 16/10/2024 City Prayer Breakfast
    Thursday 17/10/2024 October Dinner & Court meeting Grocers’ Hall
    Wednesday 30/10/2024 Meet the Pikemen Armoury House
    NOVEMBER
    Saturday 09/11/2024 Lord Mayor’s Show Lunch at Apothecaries’ Hall or Carmens’ Hall
    Tuesday 12/11/2024 M&C Luncheon Armourers’ Hall
    Friday 15/11/2024 YP Dinner TBC
    Thursday 29/11/2024 YP Whisky tasting TBC
    DECEMBER
    Thursday 12/12/2024 Freedom of City of London ceremony
    Thursday 12/12/2024 Carol Service followed by dinner St Margaret Pattens and dinner TBC