From the Guild
News Articles
Guild news, gatherings and stories from across our community.
1 December 2025
GMS Carol Service - Monday 8 December 2025
Be sure to book in soon for our exclusive carol service.
Read article24 August 2025
GMS - Installation Dinner - 13/10/2025
Reserve your place early for one of our most popular events.
Read article28 July 2025
GMS - Summer and Autumn Events
Upcoming events to look forward to over the next few months
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12 May 2025
GMS Installation Dinner - 27 October 2025
Be sure to save the date for this highlight of the Guild's social year.
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25 November 2024
Carol Service - book your free tickets soon
Time is running out to book your free ticket for our well-loved carol service
Read article12 August 2024
Sheep Drive - few tickets unexpectedly available
5 tickets available - first come, first served.
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16 July 2024
Tour of Lords Cricket Ground, Sat 7 September 2024
Be sure to reserve your place soon for our tour of Lords
Read article30 June 2024
Saturday 6th July - Tour of Fighter Command
This Saturday 6th July, join us as we explore the story of 'the few' who defended the skies in the Battle of Britain.
Read article22 May 2024
Spring / Summer Events update
Starting with our Legal London tour on Friday 7 June, there are plenty of events to look forward to over the summer...
Read article13 May 2024
Petanque evening - extended booking until 16 May
An entertaining night on Thursday 16 May with cocktails, boules and food for £30 per person. Be sure to book in soon.
Read article5 May 2024
Middle Temple and Royal Courts of Justice tour
This Friday 7 June - book in for our tour in the heart of legal London.
Read article21 April 2024
Upcoming Events
Sign up for our exciting events taking place over the next few months.
Read article6 April 2024
Overkill and Underkill presentation - 18/04/2024
A fascinating talk on the Gulf War and a hostage crisis.
Read article3 March 2024
Spring 2024 - Events to look forward to
A spring update on events from the Guild of Mercers' Scholars.
Read article28 December 2023
Looking ahead to 2024 - Social Programme
Happy New Year from the Guild of Mercers Scholars
Read article29 November 2023
Last chance to book for our Carol Service
Be sure to book in soon for this highlight of the Guild's year.
Read article25 November 2023
Carol Service - 6:30pm, Friday 1 December 2023
Be sure to book in soon for this highlight of the Guild's year.
Read article23 October 2023
30th October via Zoom - Career Spotlight Talk
Meet Guildsmen and Court Assistants Lydia Kendrick and William Jackson
Read article1 October 2023
2nd October Via Zoom - Speaker Series (link below)
Grant Success Story: Tom Evans
Read article30 September 2023
Last Call for Installation Dinner Tickets on Tuesday 10th October 2023
Installation Dinner 2023
Read article19 September 2023
Installation Dinner Tuesday 10th October 2023
Two Weeks Left to Book Your Tickets for the Installation Dinner
Read article10 September 2023
Installation Dinner 2023
Tuesday 10th October at Merchant Taylors' Hall
Read article5 September 2023
GMS Sheep Drive - two free tickets available
Chance to purchase free tickets for the day
Read article26 July 2023
GMS - Bletchley Park - tickets selling out
Be sure to book in soon for a fascinating day out.
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22 March 2023
Article by Past Master, Tony Paice - "Overkill or Underkill"
Anglo-Iraqi relations in the late 1960s and early 1990s and the causes of the war in Kuwait,1990
Read article8 January 2023
GMS - Kanpai Distillery Tour
Saturday 11 February at 4pm. Book in soon for a fascinating tour and tastings at this sake distillery.
Read article24 December 2022
Merry Christmas from the Guild of Mercers Scholars
Christmas wishes from the GMS
Read article2 December 2022
For Carol Service attendees - please read.
Latest information for the service tonight.
Read article30 November 2022
Last chance to book for our Carol Service
Be sure to book in soon for this highlight of the Guild's year.
Read article26 November 2022
Reminder: Carol Service 6:30pm, Friday 2 December
Be sure to book in soon for this highlight of the Guild's year.
Read article13 November 2022
Carol Service - 6:30pm, Friday 1 December 2023
Be sure to book in soon for this highlight of the Guild's year.
Read article18 September 2022
Letter to the King from the Master Mercer
Letter to His Majesty and the Royal Family on behalf of the Livery
Read article16 September 2022
FAO Apprentice Masters only - Training and Safeguarding
Reminder to complete training ASAP
Read article11 September 2022
Remembering the Queen - Letter to Guildmembers
A letter to all members on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
Read article1 September 2022
Annual Safeguarding Training, Wed. 7th September
Invitation to Apprentice Masters - briefing and training
Read article20 August 2022
Last chance to book - Old Westminster Walking Tour
Last chance to book for our walking tour.
Read article20 August 2022
Old Collyerians' visit to Christ's Hospital
Information for members about a forthcoming trip
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10 July 2022
GMS Summer Newsletter, July 2022
Latest news and forthcoming events for all members
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2 June 2022
Invitation to GMS Members - 75th Anniversary and AGM
Our 75th Anniversary event and AGM to be held at Barnards' Inn
Read article4 May 2022
GMS: Upcoming events
75th anniversary evening, installation dinner and carol service
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18 April 2022
GMS Summer Newsletter 2022
Latest news and forthcoming events from the Guild for all members
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28 March 2022
Honorary vacancies at the Guild
Recruitment of deputies for Safeguarding and Website management teams.
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15 March 2022
Invitation to 75th Anniversary and AGM 2022
Invitation to 75th Anniversary and AGM 2022 - update message for all members
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30 January 2022
GMS Spring Newsletter, January 2022
Latest news and forthcoming events from the Guild for all members
Read article25 November 2021
Carol Service - final tickets and information
Last chance to book tickets and details for the night.
Read article11 November 2021
GMS Winter Newsletter, November 2021
Latest news and forthcoming events for all members
Read article29 August 2021
GMS Autumn Newsletter, September 2021
Latest news and forthcoming events from the Guild for all members
Read article4 July 2021
Hogs Back Brewery Tour - Final ticket opportunity
The next event with the Guild of Mercers' Scholars
Read article24 June 2021
UPDATED LINK: Guild of Mercers' Scholars Annual Meeting - Thursday 1…
Guild AGM
Read article20 June 2021
Go Karting with the Wheelwrights
An invitation from the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights
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4 March 2021
Letter from Past Master Tony Paice, Chairman of the Nominations Commi…
Nominations letter to Guild members
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8 February 2021
Grants available to Apprentices
Message for Apprentices and their Apprentice Master
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30 January 2021
GMS: The year ahead
The latest update from the Guild of Mercers Scholars.
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16 December 2020
GMS: Wine and Cheese Tasting Evening - 21 January 2021
The latest update from the Guild of Mercers Scholars.
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6 December 2020
Festive Wishes
Wishes for a Happy Christmas from the Guild of Mercers' Scholars
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8 November 2020
GMS Autumn Update
The latest update from the Guild of Mercers Scholars.
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20 June 2020
The Guild of Mercers' Scholars 2020 Annual Meeting
2020 Annual Meeting, held via Zoom Conferencing on Thursday 25th June 2020 commencing at 6.00pm.
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17 March 2020
Cancellation of Guild events due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
Update on the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on Guild activities.
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13 March 2020
Covid-19 Business Continuity Guidance
Guidance note regarding coronavirus and its potential impact on the Guild.
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15 February 2020
Languages, travel and performing with Coldplay!
Giulia da Cruz, Guild Apprentice, writes about her experience has in Jordan as part of her Oxford degree in Arabic and French.
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9 November 2019
INSTALLATION DINNER 2019
2019 Guild of Mercers' Scholars Installation Dinner held in the Tallow Chandler's Hall
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22 August 2019
Billingsgate Fish Market Visit
Billingsgate Fish Market. What a fantastic day.
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