Search |   Welcome to the Merchant Taylors' CompanyWelcome to the Merchant Taylors' Company, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies of the City of London. Livery Companies, or Guilds as they were previously known, began in mediaeval times as fraternities which were often religious but also there to protect the interests of particular trades. There are now 108 City Livery Companies. Their current activities are mainly charitable although some have retained a trade or industry role. Explore these pages to learn more about the Merchant Taylors' Company. Charity Gala Dinner 29th April 2010Charity Gala Dinner
Thursday 29th April 2010 Champagne Reception from 6.45pm
Three course dinner with wines
Professionally conducted Charity Auction and
Entertainment from Celebrity Guest Speaker
BOB “The Cat” BEVAN MBE Dress: Black tie Tickets: £125
In aid of the Merchant Taylors’ Company’s Livery & Freemen Fund
The money raised through the Livery & Freemen Fund allows unrestricted support to be given to charities chosen by the membership. The fund also makes a donation to the Master’s chosen charity for the year which this year is SPARKS. Please come and join us, bring your friends or why not sponsor a table through your Company for some corporate entertaining and we will give you an advertisement in the programme.
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(0207 450 4452) Bob ‘The Cat’ Bevan MBE "Acknowledged as Britain’s leading full time after dinner speaker" - The Stage
"One of Britain’s funniest after dinner comedians" - Variety Magazine
"Bevan is such an accomplished joke writer and orator" - Sunday Times
While his nickname refers to his hopelessness as a goalkeeper, Bobis a top corporate comedian often tailoring his act to the characters in the audience.
He has made countless TV and radio appearances including "Countdown" and "Aunties Bloomers" with Terry Wogan. In fact there aren’t many people in the business he hasn’t worked with – from Ronnie Corbett to Jimmy Tarbuck, Jasper Carrott and Bruce Forsyth. He was even hired by Rod Stewart for his father’s 80th Birthday party.
Bob has also appeared with several members of the Royal Family and has written for many public figures including the late Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Runcie, Sir David Frost, Lord Coe and William Hague. He has appeared all over the world and has twice toured Australia. His many achievements include his best-selling book ‘Nearly Famous’ and of course his MBE awarded by Her Majesty the Queen in the 2004 Birthday Honours. | Membership LoginChange size of text: |
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