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SUMMARY:Tour of the All England Lawn Tennis Club\, followed by a BBQ at the President's home
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has heard of Wimbledon\nNow you have an opportunty to attend a tour of the world famous venue\, AELTC\, on Saturday 2nd August\, including the museum.  Beware of the Wimbledon shop! \nAfterwards you are invited to join the President and his Consort\, Corinna\, at their small home for a BBQ\, or you can just attend the BBQ and skip the tour. \nParking is no longer available at AELTC\,  therefore we suggest travelling to the AELTC by public transport: \n\n from Southfields district line station and a 20 minute walk\nfrom Wimbledon mainline station then catch a 493 bus or taxi\n\n Everyone can return on the 493 bus or taxi to the BBQ. \nNot sure if children can go on the AELTC tour\, but they are most welcome at the President’s home. Please ask the President and give the age of your children.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/tour-of-the-all-england-lawn-tennis-club-followed-by-a-bbq-at-the-presidents-home/
LOCATION:All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)\, Gate 4\, Church Road\, Wimbledon\, SW19 5AG
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SUMMARY:Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Sunday Lunch on the Thames.
DESCRIPTION:Murder on the Thames – Sunday lunch and a bit of mystery\nAn interactive period costume light-hearted Sherlock Holmes murder mystery with a 3-course meal* on one of the finest boats on the river\, which will pass along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Thames.\n* Please advise if you have any dietary requirements\nThe departure point along Maidenhead Promenade is around 1 mile (not km) from the main railway station so not advised for a walk but a 5 minute taxi ride away.\nThere is no address as such since it is just a section of the River Thames so best to say that the boat departs opposite Riverside Gardens (where chargeable parking is available) in Riverside Gardens\, Ray Mead Road\, Maidenhead\, SL6 8NP)\n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/murder-on-the-thames-sunday-lunch-and-a-bit-of-mystery-2/
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SUMMARY:City Walk & Supper
DESCRIPTION:* Bookings open * \nIs it a book? Is it a film? Is it a song? \nA guided walk that will take place on Wednesday 25 June and explore some of the City of London’s many literary and big screen connections\, as well as featuring a number of the City’s magnificent churches in keeping with the President’s theme of religious tolerance. \nCity Walk \nStarting at 17:30\, the walk will be led by Stephen Willis\, Junior Vice President of the United Wards Club\, who is a qualified City of London guide and has led a number of memorable walks for the Club in the past. The theme of this walk will make it suitable both for those who know the City well and also for those who want to find out more about the remarkable Square Mile. \nOptional Supper (Additional ticket) \nAfter the walk (which starts at Tower Hill Station and finishes at the Bank of England / Royal Exchange / Mansion House)\, we have a private room booked for supper from 19:30 at The Old Doctor Butlers Head Pub close to Guildhall for those who wish to join us. \nThe price for this will be £37.50 (payable in advance) for a three course set menu meal which will include a glass of wine or soft drink. (Additional drinks can then be purchased on the evening if you wish to do so). \nFor attendees who wish to join the supper: Please book this by 16 June 2025 – This will allow us enough time to contact you with regards to the menu options\, as the The Old Doctor Butlers Head Pub need our pre-orders by 20 June 2025 in order to cater for any dietary requirements anyone might have.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/city-walk-lunch/
LOCATION:Tower Hill Station\, Tower Hill\, London\, EC3N 4DJ
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SUMMARY:Civic Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The United Wards Club of the City of London is delighted to invite members and friends to attend this years Civic Luncheon to entertain \n\nOur Patron the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of the City of London Alastair King\nAlderman & Sheriff Gregory Jones KC\nSheriff David Chalk\n\nThis year we will be hosting the Lord Mayor at The Crypt of St Etheldreda’s\, a magical medieval Crypt in Ely Place (EC1N). \nOne of London’s hidden gems\, St Etheldreda’s is a truly beautiful and historic building and the oldest Roman Catholic Church in England. \nWith its History of Celebration and Celebration of History\, the 600 year–old Grade1 listed Crypt at St Etheldreda’s has been hosting celebrity parties in the heart of London ever since King Henry V111 held his three-day wedding feast there in 1531. \nToday The Crypt offers the same superb standards of excellent hospitality which United Wards Club members will have the opportunity to experience at this year’s Civic Luncheon with catering done by the Bleeding Heart. \nAccessibility Statement:  Ramp access provided \n* Bookings are now open *\nMENU. \nThe President has decided on the menu below: \nStarter \nPlum tomato\, red onion & crumbled feta tart tatin with toasted pine nuts & sherry dressing \nHoldaway Vineyard Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\, Blank Canvas\, New Zealand\, 2023 \n***** \nMain \nConfit lamb rump with baked ratatouille\, fondant potato & rosemary jus \nTrinity Pinot Noir\, Trinity Hill\, Hawkes Bay\, New Zealand\, 2022 \n***** \nClassic Crème Brulee (vegetarian) \,sable Breton \n***** \nCoffee\, petit fours and Port to finish \n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/civic-luncheon-4/
LOCATION:The Crypt\, Ely Place\, London\, EC1N 6RY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Tour of Freemasons' Hall
DESCRIPTION:*** Bookings open ***\nTour of Freemasons’ Hall\, 60 Great Queen Street\, London WC2B 5AZ\, including the museum starting at 6pm so need to arrive shortly beforehand.\nFreemasons’ Hall stands on a site that has been used to hold meetings for Freemasons since 1775.  Completed in 1933 as a memorial to the thousands of Freemasons who died in the First World War\, Freemasons’ Hall is recognised as one of the finest Art Deco buildings in England.\nThe Curator has agreed to let us see the two splendid silver gilt loving cups which were originally the property of the now defunct United Wards’ Lodge which are now in the Masonic museum. When the lodge closed in 2001 the ownership of the cups was transferred to the Club and it would be good to see them.  The Curator will do short ‘show and tell’ with the cups and a few other City related items including things made from buildings lost or damaged in the Blitz.\nAfter the tour we will go for supper for around 8pm at the Côte Brasserie restaurant at 17 Tavistock Street\, Covent Garden\, London WC2E 7DA.\nWe have asked for a private area and their fixed price menu which with wine and service would cost around £40.00 per person.\nif you wish to join the supper please select the second ticket and prepay\, we will email closer to the time asking for your menu preferences\, but the menu will be added shortly.\nSome background before you visit:\nFreemasonry is a blueprint for living to your full potential. \nCurrently\, it has over 6 million members worldwide who share the belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of mankind. \nWhen it comes to secret societies\, Freemasonry emerges in mind. \nHowever\, according to Margaret Jacob\, the UCLA history professor\, this common belief isn’t correct. It is indeed not a religion either. \nAs part of the President’s theme on religious tollerance this visit will hopfully highlight the bringing together of people from different religions\, Christian\, Jews\, Muslim\, Hindu\, Sikhs for example in the Indian sub continent during the British Raj period.\nFreemasonry is all about uniting men of good character\, even if they are from different ethnic or social backgrounds. \nThough no one exactly knows when Freemasonry was formed\, a widely accepted belief is it started during the middle ages\, particularly from the cathedral building. \nHowever\, with the decline of cathedral buildings\, they started to accept honorary members in their circles to bolster their presence. \nBefore we reveal the beliefs of Freemasons\, first it is pertinent to comprehend a few things: \n\nThere isn’t any controlling authority over Freemasonry.\nIt has local organisations\, known as lodges.\nAll lodges follow the same principles\, but their activities can be different.\nIt has three major degrees – Entered Apprentice\, Fellow of The Craft\, and Master Mason.\nIt also has groups that are social and recreational in character.\nThe Illuminati are completely unrelated to Freemasonry.\nMasonic brothers support one another on a grand scale.\n\nIt is imperative to perceive all these key things in order to understand the beliefs of Freemasons since most people think this organization compels you to change your faith\, family\, or occupation… This isn’t the case at all. \nFreemasonry\, in fact\, reminds you of yourself\, your family\, and your community. \nIn a way\, it makes you care for each other and your communities\, and it also keeps your faith in the Supreme Architect. \nFor that reason\, Atheists and Agnostics aren’t welcome in this society. It is not a religion\, therefore it doesn’t have any so-called ‘Core Beliefs’. \nFreemasonry is a ‘Fraternity’\, in which a group of people shares a common interest. You have a friendship and mutual support within a group. For that reason\, it won’t be correct to say ‘Beliefs’. \nInstead\, it is better to say\, it has three principles : \nBrotherly Love\, Relief\, and Truth. \nIn order to join the fraternity\, one must believe in the existence of a Supreme Being. \nThis simply means that one must believe there is something beyond this material world\, whether it be God or an unknown force. One must believe there is a hidden answer to existence. \nThis means that no matter which religion one follows one can still become a Freemason since all religions are based on the assumption that there is something greater than us\, the Grand Architect of it all. \nPeople who do not actually follow any religion can still join Freemasonry if they believe there is an omnipresent entity\, which Freemasons call the Great Architect of the Universe. \nEven if one is not sure what they believe this supreme presence is they can still become Freemasons\, so following a religion is not necessary. \nWomen Freemasons\nWomen Freemasons have been meeting across the country for more than 100 years. \nThere are two female-only Grand Lodges: The Order of Women Freemasons and the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons (Freemasonry for Women). They both follow exactly the same ceremonies and wear the same regalia as male Freemasons\, and they often work closely with community and charity projects. \nThe United Grand Lodge of England has an excellent working relationship with both Grand Lodges. Members from the Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons (Freemasonry for Women) and The Order of Women Freemasons have both taken part in Open House London at Freemasons’ Hall in recent years in order to showcase female Freemasonry\, as well as taking part in joint Freshers’ Fairs up and down the country as part of the Universities Scheme. \n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/tour-of-freemasons-hall/
LOCATION:Côte Brasserie\, Covent Garden\, 17 Tavistock Street\, London\, WC2E 7DA
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SUMMARY:Private Tour of Westminster Abbey and optional supper
DESCRIPTION:We have the opportunty to visit this “Royal Peculiar”\, the church used for coronations since 1066.\nThe evening starts with us attending the Evensong which starts at 5pm\, then remian around after the service for Chris & Corinna Edge to greet you and meet the guide. \nDon’t worry if you are not a Christian\, you are still welcome to attend\,  just make sure you show due respect by\, for example not wearing a hat if you are a gentleman\, and stand or sit when everyone else does.  It will give you an insight into the regular Abbey services.\n\nAfter Evensong we will have a private tour of Westminster Abbey\, led by The Right Reverend Anthony Ball\, Canon of Westminster\, thanks to the President’s wife who used to work at the Abbey.  \nAfter the tour we will go to a local modestly priced Italian restaurant for supper\, which is on a pay as you eat arrangement.\n\n*** Due to limited spaces the tour is limited limited to members and 1 of their guests only  ***\n\nHowever you can attend the Evensong and join us for supper afterwards at Colosseo\, 79 Victoria Street\, London SW1H 0HW\, which is booked for circa 19:30\nGetting there:\n\n\nBy tube: Jubilee\, Circle\, Elizabeth\, Bakerloo\, and District lines\nNearest stations: St. James’s Park and Westminster (both a five-minute walk away)\n\n\nBy train: Chiltern Railways and South Western Railway\nNearest stations: Waterloo (16-minute walk away) and Victoria (18-minute walk away)\n\n\nBy bus: Routes 11\, 24\, 88\, 148\, 211\, 381\nNearest stops: Westminster Abbey or Parliament Square (both one-minute walk away)
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/private-tour-of-westminster-abbey-and-supper/
LOCATION:Westminster Abbey\, 20 Deans Yard\, London\, SW1P 3PA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:2025 INSTALLATION DINNER
DESCRIPTION:The installation dinner will be held\, after the AGM\, at Guildhall in the splendid Livery Hall to celebrate Chris Edge’s election as our new President.   The guest speaker will be the RT Hon Lord (Tariq) Ahmad KMC of Wimbledon.  Tariq previously served as Minister of State for the Middle East\, North Africa\, South Asia\, Commonwealth and United Nations at the Foreign\, Commonwealth and Development Office..\n6:45 pm for 7:30 pm on Monday 17th March 2025 following the earlier Annual General Meeting (for which notice has been sent to Members separately).\nThis is the incoming President’s first event of his year and we are sure that as many Members as possible will want to support Chris Edge and welcome him to office.\n  \n  \n*** BOOKINGS NOW OPEN ***\n\n\n\nMenu\nBillingsgate Porter Pan Fried Fish Cake\, Light Curry Sauce with Samphire Sauce\n&&&\nWhole Roasted Boned Quail Stuffed with Creedy Carver Free Range Chicken Parfait\nRich Maderia Sauce\, served with Lyonnaise Potatoes\, Cumin Purple Carrot & Green Cabbage\n &&&\nPeruvian Coffee Crème Brulee\, White Chocolate Ice Cream\, Crème Anglaise\n &&&\n\nPlease make sure you put any dietary requirements on each individual’s booking entry.  \nA seperate pour memoire will be sent by email to each attendees email address a few days prior to the event.\nPhotographs will be taken during the event and some may be added to our archives\, online\, please let the photographer know if you object to having your photo taken.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/installation-dinner/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Gresham Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the United Wards Club will be held on Monday 17th March 2025 at 5:45 pm.\nPlease download the agenda and other papers as below:\nAgenda AGM 2025\nMinutes of the AGM 22 March.2024 final\nThe Year end accounts\n\n\nCOMMITTEE ROOMS 3 Unfortunatley due to postal votes for the Common Council elections we are in a single room so our apologies for possible the lack of space.\nAccess: via the WEST WING\, GUILDHALL\, GRESHAM STREET\, LONDON EC2P 2 EJ\nThis is for paid up members only\, please only select 1 guest and enter your name.  Members’ guests should make their way at 7pm via the Basinghall Entrance and not attend the AGM as space is limited.\n\nWe are required to give the names of attendees in advance so kindly click on the RSVP below clicking on “Going” and enter your name\, or you can offer your apologies by clicking on “Not going”.\nPlease note that photographs will be taken during the event and some may be added to our archives\, online
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:Members & friends' reception
DESCRIPTION:The Club will be holding a new members event in Aon’s Client Suite in the Cheesegrater building\, 122 Leadenhall Street EC3.  The aim is to have a fun evening and encourage member’s friends and contacts to attend and join on the night with the cost of the evening offset as a discount against the first years subscription. \nDate & Time: Thursday 13th February 2024\, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM \nLocation: Aon’s Client Suite\, Cheesegrater Building 122 Leadenhall Street\, EC3 \nEvent Description: The United Wards Club is excited to announce a special evening aimed at welcoming new members to our vibrant community. Set in the iconic Cheesegrater building\, this event offers a fantastic opportunity for members to bring friends and contacts to experience the spirit of the Club and potentially join us on the night. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nFun and Networking: Engage with fellow members and guests in a relaxed and informal setting.\nAddress from Past Sheriff and UWC Member\, Andrew Marsden MStJ.\nExclusive Membership Offer: The event fee of £15 will be offset against the first year’s subscription for any new members who join during the evening.\n\nCatering: Complementary drinks red wine\, white wine\, beer\, and soft drinks and a selection of nibbles. \nThe event will wrap up at 7:00 PM\, leaving attendees free to make their own dinner arrangements afterward. \nMembership Drive: Members are strongly encouraged to book for a guest or two who might be interested in joining along with themselves. \nPricing: £15 per person. This amount will be deducted from the first year’s membership fee for new joiners. \nJoin us for an enjoyable evening and help grow the United Wards Club community!
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/3955/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Members dining room\, 71 Basinghall Street\, City of London\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea and Tour of President's Grade II* listed family home in Ongar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Afternoon Tea and Tour of the President’s Grade II* listed family home in the picturesque parish of High Ongar\, Essex. This unique event offers United Wards Club members a rare glimpse into the rich history and heritage of Ongar’s most distinguished residential property. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nGuided Tour: Explore the historical marvel of the house\, originally built in the late 17th Century attributed to Nicholas Alexander and remodelled in the mid-18th Century. The President’s parents will lead you through the regency-style red brick façade\, the private grounds\, and the meticulously restored interiors\, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.\nAfternoon Tea: Enjoy a sparkling afternoon tea in the grandeur of the Queen Anne dining room which has a listed late-18th Century plaster decorated ceiling in Adam style.\nExclusive Insights: Learn directly about the house’s transformation from a nursing home back into a stunning single-family residence by its current owners. Discover the careful and sensitive restorations that have brought the house back to its former glory\, including the refurbishment of the Kitchen/Breakfast Room and the addition of new internal structures in the context of its architectural evolution.\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nLocation: Full address details will be given a few days before the event. Members to make their own travel arrangements. Parking will be available for all attendees on-site.\nAccessibility: There is a step to enter the building and a grand staircase to be navigated to view the first floor. Traversing the gardens will be mainly on grass and gravel.\nDietary: The President and his family are all vegetarian so catering will be the same.\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand\, this event is a rerun of an earlier event in April 2024. It is kindly requested that those who attended the earlier event avoid booking so as to allow other members to enjoy this beautiful home.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/afternoon-tea-and-tour-of-presidents-grade-ii-listed-family-home-in-ongar/
LOCATION:Ongar CM5\, Ongar\, Essex\, CM5\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:CAROLS AND CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
DESCRIPTION:This year our Carol Service will be held at Saint Olave Hart Street\n8 Hart Street\, London\, EC3R 7NB\, England at 11:00 am on Tuesday 3rd December.\n50 choristers from City Junior School (our President’s daughter’s school) will be joining for the Carols. \nAfterwards luncheon will be served in Bakers’ Hall\, Harp Lane\, London EC3R 6DP\, dress code is Morning coats with black waistcoats for gentlemen [dark lounge suits with tie is acceptable] and day wear and hats for ladies.\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSt Olave Hart Street is one of the few mediaeval churches to survive the Great Fire of London. It is best known as the burial place of Samuel Pepys and his wife Elizabeth; the famous diaries of Samuel Pepys provide the most vivid first-hand account of the fire of 1666 and subsequent life.\nSt Olave’s has strong links to several historic London livery companies and other historic associations\, most notably The Clothworkers’ Company\, The Trinity House\, The Environmental Cleaners and The Pepys’ Club. The Victorian author Charles Dickens lived close by and called St Olave’s ‘St Ghastly Grim‘\, referring to the gargoyles on the churchyard gate.\nSt Olave’s has been a place of Christian worship and sanctuary for almost 1000 years.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe church is named after Saint Olave. At the 1014 Battle of London Bridge between the Danish army and the English King Ethelred\, known to history as ‘The Unready’; Olav supported the Christian king of England in an attempt to regain his throne from the pagan Danes. In Rouen\, Olav encountered the faith of Jesus Christ and was baptised in Rouen\, France.\n\n\n\n\nThe first church in Hart Street may have been erected around AD 1050\, a simple timber structure and in the 13th century\, it was rebuilt in stone\, and then again in 1450 under the patronage of Richard Cely\, a wealthy wool merchant who died in 1482. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpon returning to Norway\, Olaf is known for bringing Christianity there; he was canonised after his death in 1030 and became the patron saint of Norway became known as its “Perpetual King” Our church on Hart Street could well have been built on the site of the battle.\n \nAt this festive time of year\, this is a splendid occasion for family and friends to enjoy rejoicing and fine food and wine to follow!\n\nDietary requirements can be catered for (please advise during the booking process). The following Christmas menu has been selected:\nChristmas spiced London gin cured fillet of smoked Scottish salmon\, lime crème fresh\, samphire salad\, black olive ciabatta\n&&&\nRoasted Woodland Farm Norfolk Black Leg Turkey Breast\nCranberry & Pear Sauce Pan Juice Gravy\, Chipolatas Wrapped in Smoked Bacon\, Roast Potatoes\,  Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds\,  Puree of Carrot Swede Parsnip\n&&&\nThe Cook & The Butler world famous traditional Christmas pudding\, with Christmas pudding ice cream caramelised oranges and rum sauce\n&&&\nFairtrade rich roast coffee\nTregothnan Cornish estate grown tea\nMince pies and brandy butter\nThe vegetarian option will be:\nSTARTER\nHeritage & Sundried Tomato Salad\,  Roasted Jerusalem Artichoke\, Red Pesto Drizzle\nMAIN\nSweet & Sour Mushroom Pie\nDue to capacity restrictions attendance at the church service only will not be possible and tickets must be purchased to attend the service and the lunch.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/carols-and-christmas-luncheon/
LOCATION:Bakers’ Hall\, Harp Lane\, London\, EC3R 6DP
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SUMMARY:Lord Mayor's Show
DESCRIPTION:The United Wards Club has been invited to take part in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show\, along with Rotary in London\, which is sponsoring the entry. We shall be highlighting Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland’s “Purple4Polio” Campaign and will be joined a 100-year-old steam traction engine. \n \nSpaces are limited so if you wish to take part in the parade\, please email Mike Wren\, michael.wren2@gmail.com a draw will then take place to allocate your position. Please note walking; (at a fast pace 76 steps per minute) dancing and looking happy are the main requirements’. Please note that if you wish to join us it must be for the whole show.\n If you do not wish to take part\, you can watch the parade at the roadside. \n  \n******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* \n  \nTHE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW\nThe Lord Mayor’s Show is an ancient statement of the indomitable spirit of London and a modern celebration of her vigour and diversity. \nThe Show dates back to the early 13th century\, when a desperate King John allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. The King insisted that each newly-elected Mayor should come to Westminster and swear loyalty to the Crown\, and the Mayor of London has been making that journey for over 800 years. Around him (and her) grew up the noisy\, colourful\, joyous procession that over the centuries became known as the Lord Mayor’s Show. \nTHE LORD MAYOR\nThe 696th Lord Mayor of London\, is Alderman Alastair King DL.\n\nGETTING HERE\nSorry: cars and buses are no help on Show day. Tubes\, boats and bicycles are much better\, the new Elizabeth Line station at Farringdon is ideally placed and there are many nice ways to walk into the City when it is free of traffic.\nWHERE TO GO\nSome suggestions for different ways to watch the Show depending on how much you like a crowd and what else you might like to do that day.\nHISTORY OF THE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW\nThe Mayor of London is an ancient office originally created by King John in a doomed attempt to get the city on his side.\nIt was 1215\, and John’s disastrous reign was falling apart. His armies were retreating in France\, his treasury was empty and his Barons were on the edge of open revolt. Soon they would force him to sign the Magna Carta\, which would be largely ignored until civil war finally broke out. John died of dysentery a year later while marching his dwindling armies from one besieged city to another.\nLondon was right in the middle of the growing conflict. It was a cosmopolitan\, international place even then: rich but vulnerable\, easy to take but hard to govern. The King’s taxes were high and the City was frequently held hostage by one or other group of warring Barons. The whole situation was very bad for business.\nThe King’s Charter for London of May 9th 1215\, now in the London Metropolitan Archive\nFor years London had been trying to become a ‘commune’: a sort of early city state that would be able to declare its borders\, make treaties and defend itself. King Richard had been an ally and King John may have thought it a smart move to go along with this. In 1215 he issued a Royal Charter that established the commune and allowed the City to choose its own Mayor every year instead of having a sheriff appointed by the King.\nKnow ye that we have granted … to our barons of our city of London\, that they may choose to themselves every year a mayor\, who to us may be faithful\, discreet and fit for government of the city\, so as\, when he shall be chosen\, to be presented unto us\, or our Justice if we shall not be present… and he shall swear to be faithful to us…\nAt the end there you can see a careful condition: every year the newly elected Mayor must leave the safety of the City\, travel upriver to Westminster and swear loyalty to the King.\nLondon in around 1300: a walled town separated by open country from distant Westminster\, where the King had his base.\nIn fact the loyalty of 13th century London was quite flexible and its gratitude brief. The city became a base for the rebellious barons. When they tried to get out of trouble later that year by offering the English crown to Prince Louis of France\, Londoners are said to have lined the streets to welcome the invading French army.*\nLater that year the King was brought to heel and the Magna Carta was signed. It was never meant to be a constitutional milestone\, but just another attempt to make peace. John never put his name to it\, since he could not read or write\, but among its 25 signatories we can see the second elected Mayor of London\, William Hardel. He probably gave us this part:\n13: The city of London shall enjoy all its ancient liberties and free customs\, both by land and by water. We also will and grant that all other cities\, boroughs\, towns\, and ports shall enjoy all their liberties and free customs.\nThe Mayor became known as the “Lord Mayor” about 200 years later but it has been an elected office ever since it was created\, and for the next few centuries Lord Mayor of London was by far the grandest position to which a commoner could aspire. The Lord Mayor’s Journey was the celebrity spectacle of its day and over the centuries it grew so splendid and so popular that it became known everywhere as the Lord Mayor’s Show.\nThe Show features in the plays of Shakespeare\, the diaries of Pepys and the adventures of James Bond and of course in the pantomime story of Dick Whittington\, who really was Mayor of London in three separate years. In the 20th century the Lord Mayor’s Show was the first outside event ever to be broadcast live and it still attracts a TV audience of millions.\nThe modern Lord Mayor’s procession is a direct descendant of that first journey to Westminster. The route and date have changed over the years but the pageantry of Hogarth and Canaletto can still be seen in its lively mixture of London’s past\, present and future.\nThe State Coach is over 250 years old\, and the pikemen who guard it are almost as old as the Show. Today you will see the City’s businesses\, Livery Companies\, charities\, Her Majesty’s Forces\, the City Police and Londoners from all walks of life come together to enjoy a splendid celebration of the City’s ancient power and prosperity\, just as they did in the middle ages.\n* It’s worth mentioning that England was essentially a Norman colony at the time. The real Angevin capital was in Anjou and the war was between the northern and southern Kings of France. John did very badly\, lost almost all of his French kingdom and ended up\, briefly\, something much more like the King of England. This and the concessions that he made on the way\, turned out to be some of the most important building blocks of Britain (and London).\n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/lord-mayors-show-3/
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:History and Mystery at The Magic Circle
DESCRIPTION:Come visit The Magic Circle for a delightful programme that includes tea and coffee on arrival\, a close-up magic show\, a tour of our museum and a parlour magic show to finish of your stay! \nDoors open at 11am with complimentary teas and coffees served at the bar and the performance begins at 11.30am \nThe event includes tours of the HQ including highlights from the museum collection\, ‘close-up’ magic performance and a short show in the theatre. \nThe event finishes at approx 1.15pm. \nThe Magic Circle is less than a two minute walk from Euston Square Station (Circle\, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines)\, a five minute walk from Warren Street (Northern and Victoria Lines) and a six to ten minute walk from Euston Station (Northern and Victoria Lines and main line trains).
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/history-and-mystery-at-the-magic-circle/
LOCATION:Private: The Magic Cicle\, 12 Stephenson Way\, Euston\, London\, NW1 2HD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:THE FOUNDERS' DAY DINNER - 147TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:The United Wards Club of the City of London was founded on 31 October 1877\, and we shall commemorate this at our Founders’ Day Dinner\, which this year will be held at our President’s club\, [redacted]\, St James’s\, London SW1Y 5ER on Thursday 31st October.\nPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL\nDress code: black tie with decorations \nGuest of honour and keynote speaker: Alderman and Sheriff (elect) Greg Jones KC \nOther official guests: \n\nChairman of the General Committee of [redacted] and his Consort;\nMaster of the the Guild of Freemen of the City of London and her Consort;\nPresident of the City Livery Club and his Consort;\nChairman of the Royal Society of Saint George (City of London Branch) and his Consort.\n\nGrace by the President’s Chaplain: Pandit Madhava Turumella \nMenu\nStarter\n\n\n\nBresaola with sun blushed tomato\, marinated artichokes and sweet roasted peppers\, shaved pecorino and wild rocket leaves\nVegetarian: Lightly spiced chickpeas and moutabel\, with grilled aubergine\, courgette and artichokes\, pomegranate seeds\n\n\n\nMain\n\n\n\nConfit Gressingham duck leg\, seasonal vegetable parcel\, duck fat roasted potatoes\, redcurrant and tawny port\nVegetarian: Mushroom and chestnut en croute\, olive oil mash\, roasted root vegetables\, vegan onion gravy\n\n\n\nDessert\n\n\n\nBrioche orange marmalade bread and butter pudding\, custard\n\n\n\nPlease note that a photographer will be present and we will post the photos on the website to preserve our history.  If you do not wish to have your photograph included\, please tell the photographer on arrival. \nPlease also note that mobile phones should not be used in any part of the Clubhouse except in the kiosk in the front hall. \n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/the-founders-day-dinner-147th-anniversary/
LOCATION:St James’s\, London SW1Y 5ER\, London\, SW1Y 5ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:City Giving Day - there are four events on offer
DESCRIPTION:City Giving Day 24th September 2024 \nThere are four events on offer. \nTour de City 2024 \nInter-company static Wattbike challenge \nBe part of our high-energy Tour de City Wattbike challenge! The event will be held as part of City Giving Day on Tuesday 24 September at The Leadenhall Building in aid of The Lord Mayor’s Appeal. \nThe challenge is open for teams of maximum 5 people to take part and compete against other teams in a thrilling 40-minute race which is divided into five 8-minute slots for team members to pedal as fast as they possibly can with the support of their team members. There will be three races taking place on the day and you can choose the most suitable one for you. \n– Session 1: 11am – 12 noon\n– Session 2: 12 noon – 1pm\n– Session 3: 1pm – 2pm \nWith a live leaderboard that enables you to see how you are doing against your closest rivals you and your team will have an opportunity to compete in two different categories: \n– furthest distance cycled by team \n– furthest distance cycled by individual \nThe registration fee is £50 per team of up to five people and we ask each team to raise a minimum sponsorship is £500 per team. A complimentary Tour de City race t-shirt is included for each participant in the registration fee. \nTreasure Hunt 2024 \nLooking for an off-the-shelf team activity that will excite everyone involved? \nThe City Giving Day Treasure Hunt is the perfect way to support The Lord Mayor’s Appeal\, build morale and have fun at the same time. All you need to do is arrive at Mansion House for 4pm\, where you and your team will be given a clue. Crack it together to find the next prize and finally the treasure. The hunt should take you no longer than 45 mins \nThe first team back is the winner. No special gear or clothing is necessary – you’ll all receive a City Giving Day Treasure Hunt t-shirt\, you won’t have to walk any further than half a mile and you are bound to learn something new about the City along the way. \nIf you haven’t got a full team together then it could be the perfect opportunity to meet someone new. Just enter yourself and we will create a team so that you can take part with some new faces. \nRegistration for the Treasure Hunt is £10 per person or £50 for a team of up to 6 people. \nCity Walk 2024 \nWhat could be better than a nice gentle stroll around the City during your lunchtime? \nLasting about an hour\, one of the City of London Guides will take you through some of the byways of the City telling tales and pointing out myriad points of interest – you’ll be amazed by what you learn. So\, whether you want to learn something new about the City or just get outside for a breath of fresh air at lunchtime – this will be the activity for you. \n– Session 1: Midday – 1:00pm\n– Session 2: 12:30pm – 1:30pm\n– Session 3: 1:00pm – 2:00pm\n– Session 4: 1:30pm – 2:30pm \nRegistration for the City Walk is £10 per person. \nCity Giving Day Quiz Night 2024 \nExhausted by your City Giving Day activities or better at using your brain than cycling\, walking or treasure hunting\, come along to the final City Giving Day event: the Quiz Night. \nWith questions provided by Nick Boardman from QuizNick.com\, test your general knowledge alongside your colleagues\, compete with the greatest minds in the City\, and be in with a chance of being crowned City Giving Day 2024 Quiz Night winners! \n\nChoice of venues: details tbc\nTime: 6pm-8pm\nMax team size: 6 people (no minimum)\n£50 per team (all proceeds to The Lord Mayor’s Appeal)\n\n  \n  \nPlease contact the Clerk\, Stephen Henderson\, by email if interested at clerk@unitedwardsclub.org.uk \n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/city-giving-day-there-are-four-events-on-offer/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Gresham Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240821T143000
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SUMMARY:Neasden Temple visit
DESCRIPTION:A group visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is an ideal way to learn about Hinduism and enjoy exquisite Indian art and architecture intricate and marble and wooden carvings. Enjoy hours of beauty\, peace and discovery at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – a masterpiece of exquisite Indian design and workmanship in the heart of London. Europe’s 1st Traditional Hindu Temple. \nJoin the President for a visit to the Neasden Temple including the Understanding Hinduism exhibition. \nMeet at 10:15am in temple reception area (all groups are required to arrive at the Mandir at least 10 minutes prior to their allotted time-slot) \nTour commences: 10:30am \nMidday arti (ritual service): 11:45am Please note specific to the Swaminarayan sect of Hinduism there are separate seating arrangements for males and females inside the maha-mandap sanctuary during the arti ceremony. All visitors are requested to adhere to these arrangements during this time. \nLunch will follow at the on site Shayona restaurant which is booked at 1pm. Please note the restaurant is vegetarian and does not serve alcohol. https://shayonarestaurants.com/ \nGetting to the temple: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir\, Pramukh Swami Road\, Neasden\, London NW10 8HW. There is plenty of parking on site and Neasden\, Stonebridge Park and Harlesden tubes are all within 15-20mins walk. https://londonmandir.baps.org/visit-us/getting-here/  \nDress Code: Please note that a strict dress code operates within the complex. Specifically\, tops must cover the shoulders\, chest\, navel\, and upper arms. Leg-wear must be at least below knee-length. \nShoes: It is customary to remove footwear upon entering any part of the Haveli complex. Shoe racks are provided within the complex.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/neasden-temple-visit/
LOCATION:Neasden Temple visit\, BAPS Shri\, Swaminarayan Madir\, Pramukh Swami Road\, Neasden\, London\, NW10 8HW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Holiday: Architecture & History of Holland
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Holland\, delving into its renowned architecture and the legacy of the Dutch Masters. From the iconic canals to the masterpieces of Vermeer and more\, this 5-day adventure promises an immersive experience you won’t soon forget. \nEvent Details:\nDates: August 4th\, 2024\nDuration: 5 days\nStarting from: £1\,529\nDeparture: London St Pancras station\nAccommodation: 4* Arsenaal Hotel in Delft\nWhat’s Included:\n\nAccommodation: Enjoy a comfortable stay at the centrally located 4* Arsenaal Hotel in Delft.\nExcursions: Explore Delft\, Louwman Museum\, Madurodam\, The Hague\, Rotterdam\, and more with guided tours.\nCultural Visits: Experience the International Court of Justice\, Mauritshuis\, and Koninklijke Porcleyne Fles.\nMeals: Welcome and farewell dinners included at the hotel.\n\nHighlights:\n\nArtistic Wonders: Marvel at the works of Vermeer and other Dutch Masters in their hometown of Delft.\nClassic Cars: Explore the fascinating Louwman Museum’s collection of classic cars.\nMiniature City: Discover Madurodam\, a stunning replica of Dutch monuments in a 1:25 scale.\nArchitectural Marvels: Dive into Rotterdam’s modern architecture on a guided tour and harbor cruise.\n\nBooking Information:\nFor more details and to download the booking form https://www.tailored-travel.co.uk/unitedwardsclub_holland_2024.\nPlease contact the Assistant Secretary assistantsecretary@unitedwardsclub.org.uk for details of where to send the booking form with cheque.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/holiday-architecture-history-of-holland/
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Wards Club":MAILTO:admin@unitedwardsclub.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Henley Royal Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Bookings now closed\nJoin the United Wards Club for an unforgettable day out at the Henley Royal Regatta\, enjoying the prestigious Fawley Meadows hospitality enclosure. This exclusive event promises a blend of thrilling rowing action and a quintessentially British social experience. \nWhy Attend?\n\nElite Rowing: Witness some of the world’s finest rowers compete in one of the most historic and prestigious regattas.\nExclusive Access: Enjoy comforts including the exclusive terrace lounge.\nTwo-course lunch: featuring local produce\, complemented with one glass of wine\, beer or soft drink\nFamily Day: A perfect day out for the family with entertainment and activities that everyone can enjoy.\nClub Gathering: A great opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow United Wards Club members in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.\n\nBooking Instructions:\n\nSecure Your Tickets: Members are required to book their tickets directly with the organisers at: https://tickets-henleyregatta.priava.com/event/view/1212-henley-royal-regatta-sunday-fawley-meadows-family-day\nRSVP: After securing your tickets\, kindly return to this page to RSVP. It’s essential that you do so\, as it allows us to keep track of United Wards Club members attending the event. Your RSVP will ensure we can all be seated together for lunch and will facilitate any club-specific arrangements and keep you informed of any updates or group meet-ups on the day.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nDress Code: Please refer to the Henley Royal Regatta’s official guidelines for the dress code.\nTravel and Parking: Tickets include car parking. Members to make their own way to the Fawley Meadows hospitality enclosure.\n\n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there for a day of sport\, fun\, and fellowship. Don’t miss out on this highlight of the summer social calendar. Book your tickets and RSVP today!
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/henley-royal-regatta/
LOCATION:Fawley Meadows\, Henley-on-Thames\, RG9\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:3rd Party,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dhruv Patel":MAILTO:dhruv.patel@clockworkgroup.org
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SUMMARY:Portsoken Ward Walk and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Joint event with Portsoken Ward Club\nEvent Details: \n\nTour Guide: Deputy Henry Jones\, Common Councilman for Portsoken Ward and Master of Portsoken Ward Club\nMeeting Point: Community Centre\, Church of St Botolph’s without Aldgate\, EC3N 1AB\nDate: Wednesday 19th June\nMeeting Time: 1:30 PM\nTour Start Time: 2:00 PM\nTour Duration: Approximately 35 minutes\nReception Venue: Roof Garden of Beaufort House\, St Botolph Street\, EC3A 7BB\nFood and Drinks: Supplied by Barcelona Tapas Bar\nCost: £47.50 per person\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\nExplore the historic and vibrant Portsoken Ward\, located on the eastern edge of the City bordering Tower Hamlets.\nVisit notable landmarks such as the famous Petticoat Lane market\, social housing estates\, and the historic St Botolph without Aldgate church.\nEnjoy a printed guide to Portsoken Ward included in your tour package.\nConnect with fellow United Wards Club members and members of Portsoken Ward Club immersing yourself in the rich history and promising future of the area.\nConclude the tour with a delightful reception at the Beaufort House roof terrace\, offering stunning views and delicious food and drinks.\n\nBooking Details: \nTo book your spot for this engaging and informative event\, please click the link below to proceed with your payment of £47.50 per person. \nImportant Information: \n\nPlease ensure to arrive at the meeting point by 1:30 PM to allow for a prompt start of the tour at 2:00 PM.\nThe cost includes the walking tour\, a printed guide\, and the reception with food and drinks.\nIf you have any special dietary requirements or need further information\, please contact us at assistantsecretary@unitedwardsclub.org.uk\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/portsoken-ward-walk-and-reception/
LOCATION:St Botolph’s without Aldgate Church\, Aldgate High Street\, City of London\, England\, EC3N 1AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T190000
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SUMMARY:Go Dharmic Food Distribution & Optional Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow members of the United Wards Club for an impactful evening of volunteer work with Go Dharmic\, followed by an optional dinner gathering at the prestigious National Liberal Club. \nSpecial Guests:  \n\nBav Shah\, Club Member and recently appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire. His presence highlights the importance of our civic duties and community involvement.\nHemal Randerwala\, Chairman and Founder of Go Dharmic\, will also be in attendance to share insights into the organization’s mission and impact.\n\nSchedule: \n\n5:30 PM to 7:00 PM: Participate in the Go Dharmic Food Distribution event at Agar Street. Volunteers will aid in distributing food to those in need\, supporting our mission to combat food insecurity.\n7:30 PM onwards: After contributing to a noble cause\, members can unwind and discuss the day’s events over dinner at the National Liberal Club.\n\nDinner Details:  \n\nVenue: National Liberal Club\, an iconic setting known for its historical significance and breathtaking views of the Thames.\nThe cost is expected to be around £50 per person with the final bill being split between attendees.\n\nNotes: This event is a fantastic opportunity to engage with community service and enjoy a social evening in a distinguished club setting. Dinner costs are at the member’s own expense. Ensure you bring adequate supplies for the food distribution and dress appropriately for the weather and the dinner. \nWe look forward to a meaningful and enjoyable evening with you as we support the admirable efforts of Go Dharmic in making a difference in the lives of many. Your participation not only reflects your commitment to community service but also strengthens our club’s mission of fostering fellowship and societal contributions. \nFor any further inquiries\, please feel free to reach out to the event coordinators. \nTogether\, let’s make a significant impact! \nAdditional Information: \n\nTime: Food Distribution: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Dinner: 7:30 PM onwards\nLocation: Food Distribution at Agar Street\, London | Dinner at National Liberal Club (NLC)\, Whitehall Place\n\nBooking instructions \n\nMembers are to book their dinner tickets directly.\nPlease then also RSVP below so that we can track who has booked.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/go-dharmic-food-distribution-optional-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea and Tour of President's Grade II* listed family home in Ongar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive Afternoon Tea and Tour of the President’s Grade II* listed family home in the picturesque parish of High Ongar\, Essex. This unique event offers United Wards Club members a rare glimpse into the rich history and heritage of Ongar’s most distinguished residential property. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nGuided Tour: Explore the historical marvel of the house\, originally built in the late 17th Century attributed to Nicholas Alexander and remodelled in the mid-18th Century. The President’s parents will lead you through the regency-style red brick façade\, the private grounds\, and the meticulously restored interiors\, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.\nAfternoon Tea: Enjoy a sparkling afternoon tea in the grandeur of the Queen Anne dining room which has a listed late-18th Century plaster decorated ceiling in Adam style.\nExclusive Insights: Learn directly about the house’s transformation from a nursing home back into a stunning single-family residence by its current owners. Discover the careful and sensitive restorations that have brought the house back to its former glory\, including the refurbishment of the Kitchen/Breakfast Room and the addition of new internal structures in the context of its architectural evolution.\n\nAdditional Information: \n\nLocation: Full address details will be given a few days before the event. Members to make their own travel arrangements. Parking will be available for all attendees on-site.\nAccessibility: There is a step to enter the building and a grand staircase to be navigated to view the first floor. Traversing the gardens will be mainly on grass and gravel.\nDietary: The President and his family are all vegetarian so catering will be the same.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/afternoon-tea-and-tour-of-presidents-family-home-in-ongar/
LOCATION:Ongar CM5\, Ongar\, Essex\, CM5\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dhruv Patel":MAILTO:dhruv.patel@clockworkgroup.org
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SUMMARY:INSTALLATION DINNER
DESCRIPTION:The installation dinner will be held\, after the AGM\, at Guildhall in the splendid Livery Hall to celebrate Dhruv Patel OBE’s election as our new President.\n7:00 pm for 7:30pm on Friday 22 March 2024\, following the earlier Annual General Meeting (for which notice will be sent to Members separately). \nThis is the incoming President’s first event of his year and we are sure that as many Members as possible will want to support Dhruv Patel OBE and welcome him to office. \n\nA musical performance will be provided by renowned world music pianist and composer Rekesh Chauhan BEM.\nGrace by the incoming President’s Honorary Chaplain: Madhava Turumella (scholar and Hindu priest).\nCarpet guard will be provided by the Metropolitan Police Cadets North East branch.\nSparkling drinks reception\, three course dinner with complementary wines and port followed by coffee.\n\nDress Code: Black Tie\, cocktail or evening dresses for ladies;  badges and medals may be worn \nThe President presumptive\, has selected the following menu:\n\nStarter: Mozzarella Basil Crisp Plum Cherry\nMain: Whole Roasted Boned Quail Grape & Sage Stuffing Rich Red Wine & Sauce Cumin Purple Carrot Green Cabbage\nVegetarian main: Sultana & Chick Pea Cous Cous Black Olive Puree\nDessert: Poached Pear & Saffron Caramelised Plum Cinnamon Ice cream\n\n  \n  \nPlease note that photographs will be taken during the event and some may be added to our archives\, online\n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/agm-installation-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Gresham Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the United Wards CLub will be held on Friday 22nd March 2024 at 6 pm.\nCOMMITTEE ROOMS 3 & 4 \nAccess: via the WEST WING\, GUILDHALL\, GRESHAM STREET\, LONDON EC2P 2 EJ\nThis is for paid up members only\, please only select 1 guest and enter yoiur name.  Members’ guests should make their way at 7pm via the Basinghall Entrance and not attend the AGM as space is limited.\n\nWe are required to give the names of attendees in advance so kindly click on the RSVP below clicking on “Going” and enter your name\, or you can offer your apologies by clicking on “Not going”.\n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Gresham Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH
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SUMMARY:The Old Operating Theatre visit
DESCRIPTION:The Old Operating Theatre Museum and Herb Garren is one of the oldest surviving operating suites (dating from 1822) and a museum of surgical history. The museum consists of the operating suite that was used in the days before anesthetics and antiseptic surgery and the herb garret to store and cure herbs used in healing. Besides this\, Old Operating Theatre Museum displays artefacts that reveal the horrors of medicine and objects on medieval monastic health care\, Florence Nightingale\, nursing\, medical and herbal medicine and the history of St Thomas’s\, Guy’s Hospital and Evelina Children’s Hospital.\nWe will adjourn to have lunch afterwards should attendees wish to join us please indiate on the 2nd RSVP ticket so we can book places at The George\, a Greene King pub\,  75-77 Borough High Street\, Southwark\, Greater London\, SE1 1N\, built in 1676\, is London’s only surviving galleried inn.\n\nBookings open on 1st January.  Please book and pay for the tour and also the optional\, pay as you go\, lunch RSVP ticket if you wish to join the group for lunch afterwards.\n\n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/the-old-operating-theatre-visit/
LOCATION:The old operating theatre\, 9A St Thomas' Street\, The Old Operating Theatre Museum\, London\, SE1 9RY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240201T120000
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SUMMARY:CIVIC LUNCHEON
DESCRIPTION:This year we will be hosting the Lord Mayor at Trinity House which enjoys a superb location overlooking the Tower of London and the River Thames.\nBookings open on 28th October 2023.\n\n\n\nBehind the building’s imposing neo-classical façade\, designed by Samuel Wyatt in 1794\, are some of London’s most elegant banqueting and conference rooms.\nOn entering The House and leaving behind the bustle of city life the history of this venerable institution\, home to the General Lighthouse Authority\, is almost palpable.\nThe House’s beautiful Reception Hall with its elegantly sweeping\, twin-curved staircase houses remarkable maritime artefacts that bear testament to the prominent role played by Trinity House in the nation’s maritime history.\nThis history began in 1514 when HenryVIII granted the charitable guild of mariners a Royal Charter to regulate the water traffic on the River Thames\, their powers later extended by Elizabeth 1 to include the sea-marks around the English coastline.\n\nSince moving to this building 200 years ago Trinity House has welcomed Royalty\, Prime Ministers and Lords of the Admiralty\, and many senior maritime figures from around the world.\n \nToday\, reflecting the on-going patronage of the Crown\, the present day Master of the Corporation is HRH The Princess Royal\, filling a role held in former centuries by amongst others\, the diarist Samuel Pepys\, Prime Minister William Pitt\, the Duke of Wellington\, Prince Albert and the late Duke of Edinburgh.\nIts location\, the elegance of the building and the versatility of its rooms make Trinity House an extremely desirable venue for social and corporate events.\n\nThe President has decided on the the menu below:\n\nStarter\nFillet of Grilled Sea Trout\, Celeriac Puree\, Hollandaise Sauce\nSelection of Breads\nPinot Grigio 2022  Provincia di Pavia\, Ancora\, Lombardy\n&&&\nMain\nBowood Grass Fed Lamb Confit  from Thirsk in Yorkshire North Ridding\, The breed is Texel Cross a breed that was crossed in the late 19th century with Lincoln\, Leicester and Wensleydales and developed into a larger sheep popular for its beautifully tender and succulent meat\, with Redcurrant Sauce\, Parmentier Potatoes and Roasted Spring Vegetables\nSangiovese delle Marche 2019  Castel Sole Marche\n&&&\nDesert\nClassic Individual Sicilian Lemon Tart\, Blood Orange Compote\, Hackney E17 Sea Salted Caramel Ice Cream\n&&&\nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee\, Tregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea\, Chocolate Truffles\nBarão de Vilar Ruby Port or Martell VS Cognac
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/civic-luncheon-3/
LOCATION:Trinity House\, Tower Hill\, London\, EC3N 4DH
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SUMMARY:Pantomime: Peter and the Loose Boys
DESCRIPTION:We have secured just 8 tickets for the United Wards Club to join Tower Ward for an unforgettable evening of entertainment. \nJoin us for an our annual pantomime for grown-ups. “Peter and the Loose Boys\,” is a riotous and hilarious experience that you won’t want to miss. Featuring beloved performers from Brick Lane Music Hall\, this event promises an old-fashioned sense of fun\, making it the perfect antidote to those winter blues. Enjoy a delectable three-course dinner\, toe-tapping dancing\, and an evening filled with laughter and merriment. Secure your tickets now for a night that’s sure to become a cherished memory. \nTimings: Bar opens at 6:30 PM\, dinner served at 7:00 PM\, show from 9:00 PM to 11:15 PM\, followed by dancing till midnight. \nCost: £69.50 per person.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/pantomime-peter-and-the-loose-boys/
LOCATION:Brick Lane Music Hall\, 443 North Woolwich Road\, Newham\, London\, E16 2DA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231212T110000
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SUMMARY:CAROLS AND CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
DESCRIPTION:Once again our Carol Service will be held at St Margaret Lothbury at 11:00 am on Tuesday 12th December.\n\n***\n\nThe earliest mention of St Margaret Lothbury is from 1185. The patronage of the church belonged to the abbess and convent of Barking\, Essex until the Dissolution\, when it passed to the Crown. It was rebuilt in 1440\, mostly at the expense of Robert Large\, who was Lord Mayor that year and is remembered as the Master of whom Caxton served his apprenticeship. It suffered as did so many of London’s churches in the Great Fire of London of 1666 and was rebuilt by Christopher Wren from 1686 to 1690.\n\n \n\n***\nAfterwards luncheon will be served in the lovely Old Library at Guildhall\, Greshham Street\, London EC2V 7HH. At this festive time of year\, this is a splendid occasion for family and friends to enjoy\, with excellent music and rejoicing and fine food and wine to follow!\n\nThe President has selected the following menu:\nChristmas Spiced London Gin Cured Fillet of Smoked Scottish Salmon\, Lime Crème\, Fresh Samphire Salad and Black Olive Ciabatta\nRoasted Woodland Farm Norfolk Black Leg Turkey Breast\, Cranberry & Pear Sauce\, Pan Juice Gravy\, Chipolatas Wrapped in Smoked Bacon\, Roast Potatoes\, Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds and Puree of Carrot Swede Parsnip\nThe Cook & The Butler World Famous Traditional Christmas Pudding\nFair Trade Rich Roast Coffee\, Tregothnan Cornish Estate Grown Tea\, Mince Pies & Brandy Butter\, Christmas Chocolates\n  \n \n\n***\n  \n  \nThe President has agreed there will be NO charge for the Carol service itself and we have been able to keep the cost of luncheon with only a moderate increase against last year to £116.50 per person\, we very much hope that members will see this as still good value for such a grand way to start the season of festivity.\n\n***\nWe are delighted that one of our Associate Wards\, Aldgate Ward Club\, Tower Ward Club together with the Worshipful Company of Glaziers will be joining us on the day.\n\n \n\n***\n\nThere are seperate tickets for the Carol Service and luncheon so please book your party for both no later than Tuesday 5 December to allow us to confirm catering requirements.\n\n\n***
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/christmas-carols-and-luncheon/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Gresham Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH
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SUMMARY:Guildhall Christmas Market Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:The event raises vital funds for the work of the British Red Cross. Our President\, Mike Wren\, and long-standing Red Cross Christmas Market organiser and Member of the Club Audrey Tibles will be attending the opening Gala Night. Tickets for the opening night can be found here. Tickets cost £60 and includes exclusive fizz & canapé reception. Join the social soirée of the season as we celebrate the Grand Opening of the City’s traditional Christmas Market. Officially opened by a member of the Royal Family and the Lord Mayor of London. Enjoy this unique opportunity to socialize over bubby and canapes with an exclusive look at over 40 artisan stalls. \n\n\nThe City’s original Christmas Market\nAfter an enforced break due to the pandemic\, London’s Guildhall will once again be transformed into the ultimate shopping experience. Shop a variety of stalls selling luxury handmade\, unique and exclusive gifts. The event raises vital funds for the work of the British Red Cross.\nWhen you’re ready to take a break from shopping why not join us for a delicious afternoon tea or festive lunch in the Crypt. Refreshments and treats will also be available. \n \n\n\n\n\nCelebrating 60 years\nFounded in 1961\, the Guildhall Christmas Market is the largest fundraising event for the British Red Cross and one of London’s most successful Christmas Markets. The gothic splendour of the City’s most renowned medieval building\, the Guildhall\, provides a truly atmospheric and memorable venue for this special event.
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/guildhall-christmas-market-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, Gresham Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH
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SUMMARY:Lord Mayor's Show
DESCRIPTION:UNITED WARDS CLUB\nThere is room for up to 25 United Wards Club members to walk with our own float during the Show.  If you would be interested in volunteering\, please bear in mind the following:\n\n\nYou will need to be with our float somewhere along London Wall by 10.15am ready for a 10.30am departure.\n\n\nThe official programme will tell you the outward route is 1.2 miles and the return 1 mile. In reality it is nearer 1.75 miles each way\, as we also have to get from London Wall to Mansion House which is where the 1.2 miles is measured from and then back again. The procession moves at a fairly brisk pace.\n\n\nYou will be required to walk both the outward and return legs of the route. Many people watch the return as well as the outbound leg\, so it is important the float looks the same for both parts. We understand it may be possible to have different walkers for each half\, so you may still be able to take part if the total distance is too much.\n\n\nThe weather at the beginning of November could be warm/cold/sunny/wet/windy/foggy or any combination thereof! Once you have committed to walking we will expect you to take part irrespective of the weather.\n\n\nA picnic lunch will be provided at the halway point.\n\n\nYou will be free to go by 2.30/3pm.\n\n\nPlease register your interest using the RSVP ticket below\n\nTHE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW\nThe Lord Mayor’s Show is an ancient statement of the indomitable spirit of London and a modern celebration of her vigour and diversity. \nThe Show dates back to the early 13th century\, when a desperate King John allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. The King insisted that each newly-elected Mayor should come to Westminster and swear loyalty to the Crown\, and the Mayor of London has been making that journey for over 800 years. Around him (and her) grew up the noisy\, colourful\, joyous procession that over the centuries became known as the Lord Mayor’s Show. \nTHE LORD MAYOR\nThe 695th Lord Mayor of London\, subject to election\, will beAlderman Michael Mainelli.  Not only is this a great personal honour for him\, it is also a huge honour for the Worhipful Company of World Traders as\, for the first time in their short history\, they will be the Mother Company of the Lord Mayor.   The United Wards Club will of course be supporting the Lord Mayor with our own float.\nGETTING HERE\nSorry: cars and buses are no help on Show day. Tubes\, boats and bicycles are much better\, the new Elizabeth Line station at Farringdon is ideally placed and there are many nice ways to walk into the City when it is free of traffic.\nWHERE TO GO\nSome suggestions for different ways to watch the Show depending on how much you like a crowd and what else you might like to do that day.\nHISTORY OF THE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW\nThe Mayor of London is an ancient office originally created by King John in a doomed attempt to get the city on his side.\nIt was 1215\, and John’s disastrous reign was falling apart. His armies were retreating in France\, his treasury was empty and his Barons were on the edge of open revolt. Soon they would force him to sign the Magna Carta\, which would be largely ignored until civil war finally broke out. John died of dysentery a year later while marching his dwindling armies from one besieged city to another.\nLondon was right in the middle of the growing conflict. It was a cosmopolitan\, international place even then: rich but vulnerable\, easy to take but hard to govern. The King’s taxes were high and the City was frequently held hostage by one or other group of warring Barons. The whole situation was very bad for business.\nThe King’s Charter for London of May 9th 1215\, now in the London Metropolitan Archive\nFor years London had been trying to become a ‘commune’: a sort of early city state that would be able to declare its borders\, make treaties and defend itself. King Richard had been an ally and King John may have thought it a smart move to go along with this. In 1215 he issued a Royal Charter that established the commune and allowed the City to choose its own Mayor every year instead of having a sheriff appointed by the King.\nKnow ye that we have granted … to our barons of our city of London\, that they may choose to themselves every year a mayor\, who to us may be faithful\, discreet and fit for government of the city\, so as\, when he shall be chosen\, to be presented unto us\, or our Justice if we shall not be present… and he shall swear to be faithful to us…\nAt the end there you can see a careful condition: every year the newly elected Mayor must leave the safety of the City\, travel upriver to Westminster and swear loyalty to the King.\nLondon in around 1300: a walled town separated by open country from distant Westminster\, where the King had his base.\nIn fact the loyalty of 13th century London was quite flexible and its gratitude brief. The city became a base for the rebellious barons. When they tried to get out of trouble later that year by offering the English crown to Prince Louis of France\, Londoners are said to have lined the streets to welcome the invading French army.*\nLater that year the King was brought to heel and the Magna Carta was signed. It was never meant to be a constitutional milestone\, but just another attempt to make peace. John never put his name to it\, since he could not read or write\, but among its 25 signatories we can see the second elected Mayor of London\, William Hardel. He probably gave us this part:\n13: The city of London shall enjoy all its ancient liberties and free customs\, both by land and by water. We also will and grant that all other cities\, boroughs\, towns\, and ports shall enjoy all their liberties and free customs.\nThe Mayor became known as the “Lord Mayor” about 200 years later but it has been an elected office ever since it was created\, and for the next few centuries Lord Mayor of London was by far the grandest position to which a commoner could aspire. The Lord Mayor’s Journey was the celebrity spectacle of its day and over the centuries it grew so splendid and so popular that it became known everywhere as the Lord Mayor’s Show.\nThe Show features in the plays of Shakespeare\, the diaries of Pepys and the adventures of James Bond and of course in the pantomime story of Dick Whittington\, who really was Mayor of London in three separate years. In the 20th century the Lord Mayor’s Show was the first outside event ever to be broadcast live and it still attracts a TV audience of millions.\nThe modern Lord Mayor’s procession is a direct descendant of that first journey to Westminster. The route and date have changed over the years but the pageantry of Hogarth and Canaletto can still be seen in its lively mixture of London’s past\, present and future.\nThe State Coach is over 250 years old\, and the pikemen who guard it are almost as old as the Show. Today you will see the City’s businesses\, Livery Companies\, charities\, Her Majesty’s Forces\, the City Police and Londoners from all walks of life come together to enjoy a splendid celebration of the City’s ancient power and prosperity\, just as they did in the middle ages.\n* It’s worth mentioning that England was essentially a Norman colony at the time. The real Angevin capital was in Anjou and the war was between the northern and southern Kings of France. John did very badly\, lost almost all of his French kingdom and ended up\, briefly\, something much more like the King of England. This and the concessions that he made on the way\, turned out to be some of the most important building blocks of Britain (and London).
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/lord-mayors-show-2/
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SUMMARY:THE FOUNDERS' DAY DINNER - 146TH ANNIVERSARY
DESCRIPTION:The United Wards Club of the City of London was founded on 31 October 1877\, and we shall commemorate this at our Founders’ Day Dinner\, which this year will be held at Farmers & Fletchers\, 3 Cloth St\, London EC1A 7LD on Tuesday 31st October at 7 pm for 7:30.\nWe have a special guest attending\, Andrew Marsden\, who will speak about his year as Sheriff.\n\nOn this occasion we will be buying our own wines from the Wine Society so we hope we can get some interesting wines.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe President has chosen the following menu\nChalk farm cured trout\, pickled cucumber\, dill and lemon pancake\, parsley oil\, mustard cress \n\n\n\n\nRoast chicken breast\, thyme and garlic potato terrine\, spiced carrot puree\, spinach\, chicken jus\n\n\n\n\nGlazed\, lemon tart\, crème fraiche\, berries\n\nThe following announcment appeard in the Daily Telegraph on the 1st November 2023 in the Court notices:\nUNITED WARDS CLUB\nMr Michael Wren\, President of the United Wards Club of the City of London\, took the chair at the Founder’s Day Dinner held last night at Farmers & Fletchers Hall to celebrate the Club’s 146th anniversary.\nMr Andrew Marsden\, former Sheriff of the City of London\, proposed the toast and the minutes from the Club’s first meeting in 1877 were read out.\nMr Stephen Lane\, President of the Royal Society of St George City Branch\, Mr Chris Walton\, Master of the Guild of Freemen\, and Mr Alan Cook\, Senior Vice-President of the City Livery Club\, were among others present.\n 
URL:https://unitedwardsclub.org.uk/event/founders-day/
LOCATION:Farmers & Fletchers In the City\, 3 Cloth St\, London\, EC1A 7LD\, United Kingdom
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