New College Society London Dinner
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2 totalWhy you should come
AI-powered• Celebrate the retirement of Warden Miles Young after his years of service to New College
• Meet Warden-elect Sir Robin Niblett before he officially takes office
• Dine in the historic Great Hall of Merchant Taylors’ Hall, a site dating back to 1347
About this event
The New College Society London Dinner is a prestigious gathering for Old Members to celebrate the college community and mark the retirement of the current Warden, Miles Young (1973). The event takes place at the historic Merchant Taylors’ Hall, one of the City’s Great Twelve Livery companies, which has occupied its Threadneedle Street site since 1347. This evening serves as a significant milestone for the college as it honors the Warden's tenure and welcomes the Warden-elect, Sir Robin Niblett (...
Event Highlights
- •Celebration of Warden Miles Young's retirement after his tenure at the college
- •Introduction and attendance of Warden-elect Sir Robin Niblett
- •Hosted at the historic Merchant Taylors’ Hall, a site dating back to 1347
- •Live performance by a New College jazz band during the reception and post-dinner
- •Subsidized tickets for younger alumni who matriculated since 2014
Speakers
Charles Williams
President of the New College Society
Matriculated in 1981; currently serves as the President of the New College Society.
Miles Young
Warden of New College
Matriculated in 1973; current Warden of New College retiring at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.
Sir Robin Niblett
Warden-elect of New College
Matriculated in 1980; designated successor to the current Warden.
Programme
Drinks Reception
Reception with music provided by a New College jazz band.
Dinner
A three-course dinner with wine served in the Great Hall.
Cloisters Bar
Conversations and drinks in the covered Cloisters with a jazz band performance.
Gallery
What to bring / Requirements
- •Must be a New College Old Member (no guests allowed)
- •Black Tie dress code
- •Advance booking required by February 25, 2026
Organized by: New College Society
Contact: 01865 279500