Hear from the City of London Corporation on 7 May at 4pm online about City Plan 2040. Learn about what the plan offers our business communities and how we support officer workers.

Sign up today here: loom.ly/UhxsShw

“Being here, it’s been so inspiring with all these fabulous musicians…” 🤩

This #InternationalJazzDay , we're sharing what last year's participants said about their time at Jazz & Rock Week.

Sound good? Book your place for this year ⬇️
gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-gui…

There is still time to join the Net Zero Delivery Summit and be part of the global online audience.

Watch now for a taste of what you can expect at this year’s event, and sign up to join the online audience here: theglobalcity.uk/nzds24

Over the past year, Pollinating London Together Pollinating London Together has made significant strides in its mission to enhance green spaces for pollinators across London. Its latest newsletter is now available. #pollinators
liverycommittee.org/the-latest-new…

Congratulations to Freeman Tom Speed(y!) who completed the London Marathon in 3 hours 50 minutes. Tom was running in aid of the MT Foundation and Bowel Cancer.
You will see Tom again and 10 other Merchant Taylors running the Royal Parks Half Marathon on 13 October.
#marathon

Fantastic news Depaul UK.

Overlooked by a portrait of Charles 1 in the King’s Gallery, Master Michael Cole-Fontayn and news presenter Freeman @dani_sinha1, had a catch-up on his Mastership year so far. He also thanked his Wardens and the Clerk’s team for supporting him.

#leadership #fellowship #future

It has been a pleasure to host two Yr 10 students from Wallingford School School on work experience placements this week.
Ella has been part of the team in the oldest working kitchen in London and Aylssa has got stuck in with our busy accounting team.
#ws_workexperience2024

🎵 Programme now announced for the upcoming Merchant Taylors' Company lunchtime concert on 13th May - citymusicfoundation.org/product/events… Book your tickets quick as this promises to be a concert not to miss - trumpet fanfares, epic organ classics alongside soaring soprano vocals

Volunteering Opportunity: FoodCycle Lewisham

🥕 play a vital role in saving food waste
🥦 help design and prepare our community meals
🥔 create a warm environment for all
🌶️ develop your leadership skills

lewishamlocal.com/foodcycle-lewi…

Why is there a bale of hay hanging in Tower Bridge?

It illustrates a little-known London law around bridge maintenance on The Thames, which states that if there is a reduced height due to works, a bale of straw must be hung underneath to signal to passing river traffic.

🥜 We have some amazing small businesses on our door step - like Pistachios Hilly Fields!

♻️ A Fairtrade, Living Wage, Refill site, Sugar Smart, breast feeding-friendly business... and now they've started a community meal!

lewishamlocal.com/pistachios-hil…

We’ve had a lovely couple of days hosting visitors from Merchant Taylors' Company this week. Education Manager Jane Hindle was joined by Company members (and Old Girls) Alexandra Schofield and Mariyah Selmi.

Between them, they spoke to many of our pupils and staff about the work of the…

Education Manager Jane Hindle was joined by Company members (and Old Girls) Alexandra Schofield and Mariyah Selmi @merchantscrosby hosted by @merchantsalum.

They spoke to many of the pupils and staff about the work of the Company and the close relationship we share.

#future

The next City Briefing by the Livery Committee is on 16th May in Guildhall. Book your seat here: liverycommittee.org/product/city-b…

Learn more about 815 Naval Air Squadron powerful Martlet missiles carried by their Wildcat helicopters. 💪

#royalnavy #fleetairarm #helicopter #weaponry

Fantastic achievement, well done to all.

This #ShakespeareDay explore his connections to #TheCityofLDN .

👀 Pick up a free self-guided walk from City Information Centre opposite St Paul's Cathedral and see where William Shakespeare lived & wrote many of his plays.

📖 Visit free exhibition Shakespeare in Print Guildhall Library.

It’s wonderful to see Old Girl Adele Roberts new book in the library at MTGS - it’s an inspiring read full of great advice. There’s a lovely section about her time at school and we’re very proud to be featured.

You can buy it now from all good retailers, including LoveReading…

Yesterday was the special Stow Memorial Service, held at St Andrew Undershaft, in acknowledgment of Stow's continuing reputation as the founding father of London history. As part of the Service the quill held by his effigy was renewed by LAMAS

#tradition #johnstowe