News Archive 2023
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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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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!
22 February 2023
22 February 2023 is the 585th birthday of the Brewers’ Company.
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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
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
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?
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.
