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New College Society London Dinner

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Date & Time

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

19:00

Venue

Merchant Taylors’ Hall

30 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8JB

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About this event

An annual dinner event for New College alumni based in London, providing an opportunity to reconnect with fellow old members in the capital.

Why you should come

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• Celebrate the retirement of Warden Miles Young and meet Warden-elect Sir Robin Niblett

• Dine in the 14th-century Great Hall of Merchant Taylors’, one of London's Great Twelve companies

• Access a £35 ticket subsidy specifically for Old Members who matriculated since 2014

Event Highlights

  • Hosted at the historic Merchant Taylors’ Hall, a City of London landmark since 1347.
  • Special retirement celebration for Warden Miles Young (1973).
  • Live performance by a New College jazz band during the reception and post-dinner.
  • Late-night bar and socializing in the venue's unique covered Cloisters.

Speakers

Charles Williams

New College Society President

Miles Young

Warden of New College

Sir Robin Niblett

Warden-elect of New College

Programme

18:30

Drinks Reception

Reception featuring a New College jazz band.

19:15

Dinner

A three-course dinner with wine served in the Great Hall.

Post-dinner - 00:00

Cloisters Bar

Socializing and drinks in the covered Cloisters with a jazz band performance.

What to bring / Requirements

  • Exclusive to New College Old Members only (no guests)
  • Black Tie dress code
  • Booking deadline: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Organized by: New College Society

Contact: 01865 279500

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