Freemen and their guests are encouraged to attend our second Wednesday meet ups where the Livery-curious mingle with those in the know. Start December 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

Freemen and guests of any faith and none are warmly invited to join the Master and Wardens at the church of St Lawrence Jewry, together with members of the Worshipful Companies of Constructors and Chartered Architects. The church will be open from 6pm, and the service begins at 6.30pm. All are welcome. Hear the Christmas story told in words and music, and join in the singing of traditional Advent and Christmastide carols. There is no charge, but please register for your free place(s) to assist with organisation. There will be collection (please bring cash, though card donations are accepted) in aid of the work of St Lawrence's, There is no dress code - come as you are. NB: Bookings for the reception after the Carol Service (for which there is