The most delightful of all the dinners in the annual calendar, the September Court Dinner is the final formal domestic event hosted by the Master Entrepreneur. As is traditional at this dinner, musicians will entertain the Court, members, and guests. Guests are very welcome, but please note that this dinner sells out very quickly. A strict limit of just 81 places applies. The Master welcomes a small number of official guests to join her at Bakers' Hall but the main themes of the evening are of introspection, reflection, and optimism. It is an event noted for its cheer, and occasional mischievousness. Good music and raucous applause abound. Members are encouraged to donate to the Entrepreneurs' Jazz Scholarship [https://donate.stripe.com/3cIfZi0x2aoddH30F86oo0c] at the Guildhall School of Music Freedom Ceremony (all welcome) at 7pm Other arrivals 7.15pm for 7.45pm Carriages 10.30pm Champagne reception, followed by a 3-course dinner with wine and port. Cost: £150pp Dress code: relaxed black

The Livery Committee runs City Briefings regularly. These are ideal for newer members, but are helpful refreshers for longer serving Freemen and Liverymen. A typical course timetable: 5.30pm - Welcome 5.40pm - on holding elected office (talk by a Common Councilman or Alderman) 5.55pm - the role of the City of London Corporation (a representative of the Town Clerk's Department) 6.10pm - the Freedom of the City (a representative of the Chamberlain's Court) 6.25pm - Livery Companies: their membership and activities (a leading member of the Livery) 6.40pm - Panel discussion and Q&A 7.00pm - closing remarks followed by networking drinks The course should be booked through the Livery Committee website HERE [https://liverycommittee.org/courses/]