Apothercary 2016

Anniversary Year Events
As we prepare for the 400 th Anniversary of the
granting of our Charter on 6 December 2017, here's a
reminder of some of the Anniversary events.
Up to and throughout the year, we're raising money
for our Apothecaries’ charities, supporting medical
education and rhino conservation. For more details
about any of these events contact the Clerk’s Office.
Instant Sunshine Concert
17 February, 2017
The brilliant witty all-singing doctors group "Instant
Sunshine," of BBC Radio 4 fame, will be live on stage
at the Cadogan Hall to celebrate their 50 th
Anniversary, our 400 th , and the baby charity,
Tommy's, 25 th . The band are very generously
performing for free, with all proceeds going to the
Apothecaries' and Tommy's charities.
This should be a fabulous evening, and a great
opportunity to raise money for great charities. Tickets
£15 to £75 from Cadogan Hall.
Advertise, send a message of support in the
programme, or donate direct – all donors of £100 or
more will have their name listed in the programme!
Master's Day Service and Dinner
17 August, 2017
In a change from our usual routine, the Master's Day
Service 2017 will be held immediately after the
Election Court on 17 August, followed by a dinner
rather than the usual lunch. All Guardant Members
are welcome to attend the service and/or dinner.
Provisional timings are 5.30 pm for the service, 7.00
for 7.30 pm for dinner, with booking details to follow
later in the year.
Anniversary Evensong at St Paul's
20 September, 2017
The Society is honoured to be holding a special
evensong at St Paul's, where we will be joined by
Masters and Clerks from other Livery Companies,
invited guests, and the Members of the Society.
The service will see the first performance of a newly
commissioned anthem by Michael Berkeley, which
will become a firm fixture of future Apothecaries
events.
Following the service, there will be a reception at the
Hall, with free entry for Guardant Members.
Booking details later in the year.
Guildhall Banquet
6 December, 2017
400 years to the day, the Society will celebrate the
Charter with a magnificent Banquet at the Guildhall.
After a Reception in the Old Library, there will be a
four-course white tie dinner in the magnificent
surroundings of the Great Hall, in the presence of key
figures in the life of the Society: Royal Freemen, the
Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, Presidents of the Medical
Royal Colleges, the Grocers, the Barbers, and the
Patrons of the 400 th Appeal.
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