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
    DECEMBER      
    Thursday 12/12/2024 Freedom of City of London ceremony 3.30pm Guildhall
    Thursday 12/12/2024 Carol Service followed by dinner  St Margaret Pattens and dinner Watermen’s Hall
    2025
    JANUARY  
    Thursday 09/01/2025 Court followed by Court & Stewards’ dinner Guildhall
    Thursday 30/01/2025 Annual Banquet Mansion House
       
    FEBRUARY  
    Thursday 13/02/2025 Trade Outing Northampton Shoe museum
       
    MARCH
    Thursday 13/03/2025 Dinner and Court Tallow Chandlers’ Hall
    Week beg 17/03/2025 Marathon Runners Reception St Margaret Pattens Church, Eastcheap
    Friday 28/03/2025 United Guilds Service St Paul’s Cathedral
    APRIL
    Thursday 10/04/2025 Big Curry Lunch Guildhall
    EASTER SUNDAY 20th APRIL
    MAY
    Thursday 08/05/2025 Footwear Dinner Painters’ Hall
    Thursday 29/05/2025 Ascension Day Service St Margaret Pattens, Eastcheap
    Thursday 29/05/2025 Ascension Day Reception TBC
    JUNE
    Tuesday 24/06/2025 Common Hall – election of Sheriffs (lunch) Guildhall (TBC)
    JULY
    Week beg 16/07/2025 Court TBC
    SEPTEMBER
    Thursday 11/09/2025 Common Meal Dr Butler’s Head
    Wk beg (TBC) 22/09/2025 FMBE Dinner TBC
    Tuesday 23/09/25 City Giving Day St Margaret Pattens, Eastcheap
    Friday 26/09/2025 Admission of Sheriffs (lunch) Guildhall (TBC)
    Sunday 28/09/25 Sheep Drive TBC
    Monday 29/09/2025 Election of LM (lunch) Guildhall (TBC)
    OCTOBER
    Thursday 16/10/2025 October Dinner and Court TBC
    NOVEMBER
    Friday 07/11/2025 Admission of LM Guildhall
    Week beg 10/11/2025 Master & Clerks TBC
    DECEMBER
    Thursday 11/12/2025 Carol Service St Margaret Pattens, Eastcheap
    Thursday 11/12/2025 Festive Dinner with Basketmakers TBC
    JANUARY
     

    Thursday

    29/01/2026 (TBC) Mansion House Banquet Mansion House
     

    Thursday

    08/01/2026 Court & Stewards TBC