News Archive 2023

  • Master and Wardens' Tour 2023

    Master and Wardens' Tour 2023

    28 November 2023

    The Brewers’ Company’s annual Master and Wardens’ Tour took place in November.

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  • Welcome to the New Lord Mayor

    Welcome to the New Lord Mayor

    13 November 2023

    The Brewers’ Company welcomes the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, Michael Mainelli, who was admitted to the post in a traditional Silent Ceremony on Friday 10 November.

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  • Never Stop Learning...

    Never Stop Learning...

    03 November 2023

    Members of the Court and the Advisory Committee to the Dame Alice Owen Foundation were pleased to have the opportunity to visit Dame Alice Owen’s School this week.

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  • Distilling the Archives: Records of the drinks industry in the UK

    Distilling the Archives: Records of the drinks industry in the UK

    31 October 2023

    In October our Archivist, Hannah Dunmow, spoke at this conference, organised by the British Records Association.

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  • Celebrating Our Affiliations

    Celebrating Our Affiliations

    25 October 2023

    At the Court Luncheon on 19 October, the Master was pleased to welcome representatives from Dame Alice Owen’s School and our military affiliations: HMS ALBION, The Royal Lancers and 9F (Islington) Squadron.

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  • An Internship in Brewing

    An Internship in Brewing

    16 October 2023

    This summer Brewers’ Company members Shepherd Neame Brewery generously hosted a Brewing Internship for Dame Alice Owen's School Alumna, Ibtihaaj Koleoso.

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  • London Breweries Cycle Ride 2023

    London Breweries Cycle Ride 2023

    09 October 2023

    Where can you find two stags, a lamb, griffin, ram, lion, and Jacob the Dray Horse?

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  • Supporting the Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation

    Supporting the Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation

    28 September 2023

    The Brewers’ Company is proud to support amazing work of the Aldgate and Allhallows Foundation which provides grants to support the education of young people in the City of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

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  • Beer Tasting Competition 2023

    Beer Tasting Competition 2023

    13 September 2023

    On 12 September we held our annual Beer Tasting Competition at Brewers’ Hall and were delighted to welcome a host of teams from our member breweries.

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  • Exam Results 2023

    Exam Results 2023

    29 August 2023

    We are delighted to report that both Aldenham and Dame Alice Owen’s Schools have seen excellent results for GCSEs and A Levels this year.

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  • Music Education Islington Providing Opportunities this Summer

    Music Education Islington Providing Opportunities this Summer

    08 August 2023

    The Clerk was pleased to be able to attend two special events with Music Education Islington (MEI) in July.

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  • The Summer Holidays Are Here!

    The Summer Holidays Are Here!

    27 July 2023

    As the summer holidays begin the Heads of our schools, the Aldenham Foundation and Dame Alice Owen’s School, reflect on the end of another year.

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  • Clerk's visit to HMS ALBION

    Clerk's visit to HMS ALBION

    18 July 2023

    On 15 and 16 July, the Clerk spent some time at sea aboard our affiliated Royal Navy ship HMS ALBION.

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  • Welcome to the Master Brewer 2023-24 - James Staughton

    Welcome to the Master Brewer 2023-24 - James Staughton

    13 July 2023

    On Thursday 13 July the Court elected James Staughton, President of St Austell Brewery, as Master of the Brewers’ Company for 2023-24.

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  • Cheers to City Beerfest!

    Cheers to City Beerfest!

    07 July 2023

    On 6 July the City of London raised a glass in support of the Lord Mayor’s Appeal as hundreds of visitors came to Guildhall Yard for City Beerfest.

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  • MiSST Summer Update

    MiSST Summer Update

    28 June 2023

    The Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST) are pleased to share an update on their latest work.

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  • The Coronation Anointing Screen

    The Coronation Anointing Screen

    23 June 2023

    During the Coronation of King Charles III the Anointing took place behind a spectacular screen which was gifted by the Corporation of London and the City Livery Companies, including the Brewers.

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  • Announcing City Beerfest!

    Announcing City Beerfest!

    02 June 2023

    Enjoy cooling beers, fabulous food and live music in an impressive historic setting as City Beerfest returns to Guildhall Yard in the City of London on 6 July.

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  • Exploring the Low- and No- Alcohol Beer Market

    Exploring the Low- and No- Alcohol Beer Market

    22 May 2023

    On 17 May the Brewers’ Company took a deep dive into the potential, opportunities and challenges of the ever-growing low- and no- alcohol beer market at a forum for members and industry guests at Brewers’ Hall.

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  • Changing Lives Through Music

    Changing Lives Through Music

    15 May 2023

    In April the Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST) celebrated its 10th anniversary with a spectacular, joyful concert at the Theatre Royal.

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  • Brewers Agree £1.35M Charitable Distribtion

    Brewers Agree £1.35M Charitable Distribtion

    12 May 2023

    At its meeting on 27 April, the Court of the Brewers’ Company ratified its decision to distribute £1,351,000 from the Dame Alice Owen Foundation in 2023 to support the education of young people.

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  • A Celebration of Education

    A Celebration of Education

    05 May 2023

    On Tuesday 24 April, the Master was pleased to welcome Prefects from Aldenham and Dame Alice Owen’s Schools to a reception at Brewers’ Hall.

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  • The Master's Gift 2023

    The Master's Gift 2023

    27 April 2023

    At the end of the Court Luncheon on 27 April the Master, Jonathan Neame, unveiled a beautiful stained glass window celebrating the Brewers’ Company’s connection to its Patron Saint, Thomas Beckett, which he has gifted to the Company.

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  • The Brewers' Tale

    The Brewers' Tale

    21 April 2023

    The Master and his team completed his Sponsored Pilgrimage to raise funds for the Brewers’ Company General Charitable Trust on 14-15 April.

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  • The Pilgrimage Begins!

    The Pilgrimage Begins!

    14 April 2023

    “When in April the sweet showers fall and pierce the drought of March to the root, and all the veins are bathed in liquor of such power as brings about the engendering of the flower… then people long to go on pilgrimages…”

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  • The 79th Annual United Guilds Service

    The 79th Annual United Guilds Service

    30 March 2023

    On Friday 24 March the Master and members of the Livery attended the 79th Service of the United Guilds of the City of London at St Paul’s Cathedral.

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  • Master's Sponsored Pilgrimage

    Master's Sponsored Pilgrimage

    24 March 2023

    On 14-15 April, the Master, Beadle, Clerk and several volunteers from Shepherd Neame will be walking 58 miles of the Pilgrims Way to Canterbury to the shrine of our Patron Saint Thomas Becket to kick start a new philanthropic initiative.

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  • Celebrating Philanthropy

    Celebrating Philanthropy

    17 March 2023

    On 16 March, the Brewers’ Company held one of its most important events of the year – a formal luncheon attended by representatives from many of the organisations and programmes supported by the Dame Alice Owen Foundation, as well as other Brewers’ Company charities.

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  • Opening the Door to Careers in Brewing

    Opening the Door to Careers in Brewing

    02 March 2023

    On 28 February the Master, Jonathan Neame, gave the Brewers’ Lectures at Dame Alice Owen’s and Aldenham Schools.

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  • Brewers' Company Birthday!

    Brewers' Company Birthday!

    22 February 2023

    22 February 2023 is the 585th birthday of the Brewers’ Company.

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  • Grants Help University Students

    Grants Help University Students

    25 January 2023

    In January the Brewers’ Company awarded over £3,800 of grants to support university students with their studies.

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  • Job Opportunity: Finance Director and Deputy Clerk

    Job Opportunity: Finance Director and Deputy Clerk

    25 January 2023

    The Brewers' Company is recruiting a new Finance Director and Deputy Clerk. Find out more about the role here.

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  • Supporting Young People in Islington

    Supporting Young People in Islington

    19 January 2023

    On Wednesday 18 January, Brewers’ Company representatives visited Islington to meet young people benefitting from programmes supported by the Dame Alice Owen Foundation.

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  • Got a Great Idea Brewing?

    Got a Great Idea Brewing?

    11 January 2023

    The Brewers’ Research and Education Fund (BREF) 2023/2024 is now open for applications, with the judging board on the lookout for the brightest and best ideas to benefit the brewing and pub industry.

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