The annual Dedication Festival is marked at St Lawrence Jewry with a choral service of Holy Communion at 6pm on Wednesday 15th July, 2026. This service takes place every year in thanksgiving for the rebuilding and reconsecration of the church following World War Two. The Vicar, Fr James Titley, is delighted to welcome the Very Reverend Andrew Tremlett, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, as the guest preacher this year. As ever, St Lawrence's extends a heaty invitation to all members and guests of the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs to attend, as the service also provides us with an opportunity to give thanks for and celebrate our extended St Lawrence Jewry family. All are all most welcome to come along! The service will be followed by drinks, so please do register (via an email to vicar@stlawrencejewry.org.uk )if you (and others) plan to attend.

Inter-Livery Kent Coastal Hike, Saturday 5th September 2026 Liveryman Amy Hopper is hosting this year's Inter-Livery walk along the Kent coast. Master Alastair King is walking. The Mayor of Sandwich, Cllr Emmet Csuka, is meeting the group at Sandwich Guildhall to send us off. The route runs from Sandwich along the coast, through Royal St George's, finishing at Deal Pier. Around three hours at a steady pace. A shorter alternative is available, as are morning historical tours of Sandwich for anyone who'd rather stay in town. Fish and chips on Deal beach at the end. Pay as you go. Open to Liverymen across all companies, plus families and well-behaved dogs. £5 per walker, going directly to The Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs Trust. Direct trains from St Pancras to Sandwich at 08.07. Amy will be at Sandwich station to walk people up to the Guildhall for 9.30am. Questions to Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyhopper/

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start September with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG

The Court meets at the usual time of 4.30pm on Thursday 17th September in the Board Room at 15 Abchurch Lane. Please submits reports, agenda items, and/or any apologies on or before Monday 7th September.

The Master Entrepreneur is delighted to encourage Freemen and guests to book for the annual Sheriffs’ Brazilian Ball at London’s fashionable Guildhall on the evening of Friday, September 18, 2026. Join us for a vibrant party of colour and rhythm as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sheriffs’ Ball – all in support of The Lord Mayor's Appeal and The Sheriffs' & Recorder's Fund. 📍 Friday 18 September 2026 | Guildhall ✨ Sparkling drinks reception 🍷 Three-course dinner with wine 🎶 Samba-inspired entertainment, live music & dancing 🎁 Fundraising fun A dazzling evening inspired by the spirit of Brazil awaits! Dress code: Black Tie with a splash of colour Time : 6:30PM TO 11:45PM RECEPTION • DINNER • DANCING • AUCTION

The final City Giving Day event is the Quiz Night. Test your general knowledge alongside your fellow Entrepreneurs, compete with the greatest minds in the City, and be in with a chance of being crowned City Giving Day 2026 Quiz Night winners! BUT - there is a twist. The top-performing Entrepreneurs' team will walk away with Liveryland's tiniest trophy - the Triviality Tankard. Disinterred after years of near-mythical neglect, this miniature mug, this vessel of diminutive drinks, this container of lilliputian libations will be presented once more. Various venues around the City Time: 6pm-8pm Max team size: 6 people (no minimum) £50 per team (all proceeds to The Lord Mayor's Appeal)

Images © woolmen.com Slots will shortly be available to members of the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs who are also Freemen of the City of London for the annual Sheep Drive on Sunday 27th September 2026. Entrepreneurs will be allocated to a particular “Drive”, which will have a specific time and station code. All members and guests are very welcome to support the Sheep Drive, which will be taking place again this year on Southwark Bridge. If you have any questions in relation to the drive, please contact Freeman Entrepreneur (and Past Master Woolman) Manny Cohen via sheepdriveteamenquiries@woolmen.com The Livery Fair is located on Queen Street and Queen Street Place. Expect celebrity guests and more at this lively annual event!

Karina Robinson, Past-Master of the Worshipful Company of International Bankers invites you to the 6th iteration of The City Quantum and AI Summit at the Mansion House in October, with Bronek doing the opening key note. The City Quantum and AI Summit brings together world changing technology and the City to leverage the UK’s position as home to the second largest number of quantum start-ups in the world and a leader in AI. October 7, 2026 at the Mansion House and online. The Sixth Anniversary Summit takes place on October 7, 2026. It will yet again be hosted at the palatial Mansion House, home to the 697th Lady Mayor of the City of London, bringing together world changing technology and the City to leverage the UK’s position as home to the second largest number of quantum start-ups in the world and a leader in AI. The Summit turbocharges a conversation on deriving value today,

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start October with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG

Crazy Golf is back in 2026! The Cartwright Cup will be contested on Wednesday 21st October 2026. We return to Puttshack at No 1 Poultry to battle it out between fourballs from 25 Livery Company teams. The 2026 entry fee of £35pp covers your green fees, your first drink, and nourishing snacks to keep you energised and at the top of your game throughout the evening. Can the Insurers retain their crown as overall winners? Can the Entrepreneurs hold onto the Cartwright Cup for a third year? Team Captains, please contact Chiles Cartwright chiles@ecoproof.com [chiles@ecoproof.com] to register your team. Spectator/supporter entry is free (PAYG at the bar).

Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start November with drinks and mingling at Tower Suites at The Blue Orchid Hotel at Tower Hill. We'll be in the Sapphire Bar. It's your chance to meet with other Freemen of the Company as well as bring along colleagues who are curious about the Company and the Livery movement in the City of London. Come along and join us. Dress code: Informal £PAYG

Rita W. Bologna will be installed as the 13th Master Entrepreneur at the church of St Lawrence Jewry next Guildhall at 5.30pm for 5.45pm on Tuesday 24th November. Her Wardens for the year are Mr Jat Wasu, Mrs Veronica Heaven, and Mr John Burton. All members and guests are welcome to the Installation and to a short and invigorating service of thanksgiving and rededication. The Hon. Chaplain, the Rev. Sophia Acland, will preach as well as a reading in Sanskrit from The Masters Chaplain Madhava Turumella. A retiring collection will be taken.