The United Wards Club of the City of London

Carol Service followed by Christmas Lunch
2025-12-03 11:15 - 16:00 UTC | St Margaret Lothbury, Lothbury, London, EC2R 7HH
*** Bookings now open ***
This year our Carol Service will be back at St Margaret’s Lothbury, at 11:15 am on Wednesday 3rd December.

Afterwards luncheon will be served in Grocerss’ Hall, dress code is Morning coats with black waistcoats preferably United Ward Club’ tie for gentlemen [dark lounge suit acceptable] and day wear and hats for ladies.

Tour of Regent Park Mosque & optional lunch
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Regents Park Mosque, London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre, 146 Park Road, London, NW8 7RG
BOOKINGS CLOSED AS AS 16:30 ON 04 JANUARY 2026
As part of the President’s theme of religious tolerance we have arranged for the last of our religious visits. This one is to Regents Park Mosque, or more formally called the London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre, 146 Park Road, London, NW8 7RG at 12:00 noon on Wednesday 7th Janaury 2026
There is a cafeteria on site, but depending on the numbers we may opt for lunch at the Pizza Express diagonally opposite from Baker Street Tube. Payment will be pay your own on the day if you wish to join. We will email everyone nearer the date to see whihc option everyone prefers.
Please, be advised:

Be aware of the strict modest dress code for adults, as we will be visiting the main prayer hall.
Skirts, tights, leggings, tight trousers, ripped jeans, shorts; do not comply.
A head scarf is required for the females (few scarves might be provided upon Arrival, if requested).
The dress code does not apply to children of the primary schools’ age; however, tights would be appreciated.
When you arrive, please, notify the security/enquiries office at the main gate entrance driveway. They will call us to come and greet you.

City of London Ward Clubs' Members & Friends reception
2026-02-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Aon, Cheesegrater building, 122 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 4AN, United Kingdom
* Bookings now closed *
The Club will be holding a reception in Aon’s Client Suite in the Cheesegrater building, 122 Leadenhall Street EC3V 4AN. The aim is to have a fun evening and encourage members’ of ALL City of London Ward Clubs to mix.
Date & Time: Tuesday 3rd February 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Aon’s Client Suite, Cheesegrater Building, 122 Leadenhall Street, EC3V 4AN
Event Description: The United Wards Club is excited to announce a special evening aimed at welcoming members’ of ALL the City of London Ward Clubs’ 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.
Event Highlights:

Fun and Networking: Engage with fellow members of all the City of London Ward Clubs in a relaxed and informal setting.
Address from former Sheriff, Andrew Marsden and past Lord mayor, Alderman Michael Mainelli will also stop by for a short time.

Catering: Complementary drinks red wine, white wine, beer, and soft drinks.
The event will wrap up at 7:00 PM, leaving attendees free to make their own dinner arrangements afterward.

2026 AGM & Installation Dinner
2026-03-16 17:00 - 22:30 | Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH
The installation dinner will be held, after the AGM, at Guildhall in the splendid Livery Hall to celebrate Mary Hardy’s election as our new President. The guest speaker will be Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli. Michael is a Scientist, Economist, and Accountant, known for being Chairman of Z/Yen, Sheriff of the City of London for 2019–21, and was the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London for 2023/24
6:45 pm for 7:30 pm on 16th March 2026 following the earlier Annual General Meeting (for which notice has been sent to Members separately).
This is the incoming President’s first event of their year and we are sure that as many Members as possible will want to support Mary and welcome her to office.
*** BOOKINGS NOW OPEN ***

Full priced tickets – £155
Members and one guest are eligible for a 10% discount on the full ticket price – However this will only apply to the first 50 tickets sold.
Bookings close: 28th February 2026 – No cancellations will be refunded after that date.
A separate pour memoire will be sent by email to each attendee’s email address a few days prior to the event.

Event notes:

Dress code: Black Tie –
A black dinner suit and black bow tie with white dress shirt for men
A midi, calf-length or long dress, or an evening suit comprising a jacket with dress, trousers or a skirt, or smart trousers or mid-length skirt with a jacket or sleeved top in an evening fabric for women.
Photographs will be taken during the event, and some may be added to our archives, online. By attending a UWC event, members and their guests give their permission for their photographs to be taken by an official photographer or the Clerk. Please let the photographer know if you object to having your photo taken.
The catering for the evening will be provided by Clink Events, part of The Clink Charity, a premium social enterprise caterer with a difference. They offer a fantastic events catering service to some of the most famous venues in London. However, what you may not know is that our incredible food is prepared by people in prison who are working towards rebuilding their lives. In addition, Clink Events offers work experience and training to young people from a variety of backgrounds, helping them to develop a career in the sector. Some of these young people may have been referred to The Clink Charity by partner charities or local authorities, due to a risk of homelessness or the potential of them entering the justice system.
Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible and details can be found at Accessibility | Guildhall

Menu:

Starter: Dorset crab salad served with feuille de brick, avocado, heritage radish, frisee lettuce, topped with a lemon emulsion & a hint of chilli or Roasted butternut squash & quinoa croquette with smashed edamame, aubergine bacon & butternut gel (ve)
Main: Pan roast lemon & rosemary chicken with pomme anna, roasted carrots, seasonal greens with a chicken jus (gf) or Beetroot & spinach wellington on whipped butterbeans served with confit parsnip, steamed tender stem & pomegranate jus (v)
Desert: Glazed lemon cake on a shortbread base with torched meringue, lemon yoghurt sorbet & white chocolate curls (ve)

Tour of Trinity House
2026-03-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Trinity House, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4DH
The first event in the President’s year will be a tour of Trinity House, Trinity Square next to Tower Hill tube station.

Trinity House is a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers, providing education, support and welfare to the seafaring community with a statutory duty as a General Lighthouse Authority to deliver reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners. It has been based at its central London headquarters at Tower Hill, alongside the River Thames, since 1796. Rebuilt after the Second World War, its beautifully appointed rooms have hosted royalty, mariners, prime ministers, scientists and visitors from all over the world and houses many fine paintings, models and treasures.
The tour will start at 11am (doors open at 10.45am) and will conclude at 12.30pm.
The cost of £25 includes refreshments on arrival, the tour and a souvenir brochure.
After the tour we will cross the road to the Byward Kitchen and Bar at Tower Hill for lunch. They are happy for us to order on arrival so no pre-ordering or advance payment required. They have an extensive menu ranging from sandwiches to full meals, so something for everyone. The menu can be viewed at www.bywardkitchenandbar.com/menu.
Please RSVP for lunch using the button below to advise us whether you are staying for lunch so we can confirm numbers for them.
Accessibility

There are two steps into Trinity House but a ramp is available if necessary.
Once inside there is plenty of seating, a lift to the first floor and an accessible toilet. Access to the Byward Café is via a ramp.

The maximum number for the tour is 20. Bookings close at 13:00 on 20 March 2026.

Sunday lunch on the River Thames - Sunday 10th May 2026
2026-05-10 11:30 - 13:30 | Tower Pier, Lower Thames Street, London, EC3N 4DT, United Kingdom
Join us for Sunday lunch on the River Thames!

Our cruise ship, the Millennium Diamond will leave Tower Pier at 11.45 am (boarding from 11.30am).
Transport Links: Short walk to Tower Hill (District/Circle lines), Tower Gateway (DLR), and Fenchurch Street station.
You will enjoy a two course lunch whilst cruising past all the famous sights of the City accompanied by live commentary –At last we can find out what they tell the tourists about our City!

The cruise will last 1 hour 45 minutes and return to the pier at 1.30pm.
The cost of the event is £70 per person and bookings will close on 6th April as we need to confirm numbers to the cruise company by the end of that week. This event is open to members and guests.
Dress code: Casual
Menu
Main – Roasted Supreme of Chicken – Thyme, Rosemary and Lemon Chicken with a Creamy Leek, Tarragon and Mushroom Sauce served with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert – Baked rose water and strawberry cheesecake (V) (V) Served with a berry coulis.
A cash bar is available throughout the cruise
Please note substitutions can be made for dietary requirements and allergens but not for food preferences
Accessibility: The company asks that they are informed of anyone with accessibility needs at the time of booking so that front of house staff can be ready to assist you with boarding.

Visit to Bletchley Park - 4th July 2026
2026-07-04 11:30 - 17:00 | Bletchley Park, Sherwood Drive, Milton Keynes, MK3 6DS, United Kingdom
Come and join us for a visit to the home of the code breakers at Bletchley Park. www.bletchleypark.org.uk

Itinerary
11.30 Arrive at Bletchley Park. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided in the café in the visitor centre by the entrance
12.30 Guided tour around the Park
13.30 Tour ends. You are now free to explore the Park, buildings and museum at your leisure. Your ticket is an annual pass so you can return any time in the next 12 months to see the parts you don’t get to on this visit. The Park closes at 17.00. They do not have a facility for us to have lunch together but there are two cafes on site – both Block C and Hut 4 provide cold refreshments and Hut 4 has hot food as well as beer or wine.
Cost
The cost for the visit to include your annual pass, tea and coffee on arrival and the guided tour is £40 per person. When booking please indicate if you would like to purchase a guide book – these cost £6.50 if pre-ordered or £7.50 on the day.
The closing date for bookings is Monday 15th June
Getting there
Fast trains depart London Euston at 56 and 23 minutes past the hour, returning at 10 and 40 minutes past. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes. There are also two slow trains an hour which take about an hour. The 9.23 will get you to Bletchley at 10.01 and Bletchley Park is a 5 minute walk across the road. Return tickets are £19.20 or £12.75 with a senior railcard.
If you prefer to drive the post code is MK3 6EB and parking is free.
Accessibility
Bletchley Park has step free access and the full details can be found at Accessibility and Facilities | Bletchley Park
See you there!
