WHY JOIN?
MEMBERSHIP AND APPLICATION FORM
At our events, which are mainly for members only, our members enjoy socialising with other members. They enjoy the friendships that are made and the fact that they know more people at Livery events as a result - which of course all adds to the enjoyment.
Our members come from all walks of life and all over the country. They are friendly, interesting and interested people, experienced in life and in the City and Livery. The events are thoroughly enjoyed and often give fresh insights and new experiences of places and activities in the City. Sometimes the events give privileged access to locations and venues. City Consorts is a Society for the Consorts in their own right, with a well-defined membership.
There are always new members to get to know, as new Consorts come ‘on stream’; and there is also a core of people who remain members. Making connections with others opens doors, sometimes provides opportunities to get involved in something you haven’t been involved in before. Of course, meeting new people expands your network of friends and acquaintances.
For those who are Consorts or are future Consorts, the Society helps to build confidence. Chatting with other members, learning from them, getting guidance and advice and having questions answered and concerns addressed are all part of what membership brings. You will have a network of people you can contact if you want advice or guidance on anything to do with the Livery, the City or being a Consort. Knowing more Consorts increases the likelihood that you will be invited to one of their events. You could also organise your own event to meet them, building on the experience of others in the organising if you need to. Put simply, you will be connected to the Livery movement in your own right (and not because of your Master’s position) and will have your own network of people you know as a result.
If your year has ended and you are a Past Consort, the Society gives you an opportunity to stay connected with the Livery and with the Consort friends you have made, even though your year is over. You are also likely to find you make new friends and enjoy new experiences. You can pass on to others your knowledge and experience.
Part of our website is for members only. It gives you access to our ‘Just in Time’ Bulletin which brings together dates from various sources into a calendar of events in the City and Livery that have particular relevance to Consorts, over a two-month period. In the ‘Members Only’ section, you have access to a wide range of hints and tips from members, some useful information sources which can make life in London more interesting and enjoyable, especially if you have time on your hands, and some accounts from members who have ‘been there’.
During 2020, our Chairman has kept in contact with many of our members on Facebook by posting daily factoids. These are now assembled in the Members Only section as a growing library of Did You Know snippets and stories about, for instance, the City of London and the Livery companies and their halls. This interesting and useful information can often be tucked away at the back of the mind and brought out to impress on all occasions!
We have had some incredibly positive feedback from our members about the value of the Society to them and we are delighted because clearly City Consorts is filling a gap for our members and increasing their enjoyment of their Consort’s year in office, and of being in the Livery movement in general.
Our members come from all walks of life and all over the country. They are friendly, interesting and interested people, experienced in life and in the City and Livery. The events are thoroughly enjoyed and often give fresh insights and new experiences of places and activities in the City. Sometimes the events give privileged access to locations and venues. City Consorts is a Society for the Consorts in their own right, with a well-defined membership.
There are always new members to get to know, as new Consorts come ‘on stream’; and there is also a core of people who remain members. Making connections with others opens doors, sometimes provides opportunities to get involved in something you haven’t been involved in before. Of course, meeting new people expands your network of friends and acquaintances.
For those who are Consorts or are future Consorts, the Society helps to build confidence. Chatting with other members, learning from them, getting guidance and advice and having questions answered and concerns addressed are all part of what membership brings. You will have a network of people you can contact if you want advice or guidance on anything to do with the Livery, the City or being a Consort. Knowing more Consorts increases the likelihood that you will be invited to one of their events. You could also organise your own event to meet them, building on the experience of others in the organising if you need to. Put simply, you will be connected to the Livery movement in your own right (and not because of your Master’s position) and will have your own network of people you know as a result.
If your year has ended and you are a Past Consort, the Society gives you an opportunity to stay connected with the Livery and with the Consort friends you have made, even though your year is over. You are also likely to find you make new friends and enjoy new experiences. You can pass on to others your knowledge and experience.
Part of our website is for members only. It gives you access to our ‘Just in Time’ Bulletin which brings together dates from various sources into a calendar of events in the City and Livery that have particular relevance to Consorts, over a two-month period. In the ‘Members Only’ section, you have access to a wide range of hints and tips from members, some useful information sources which can make life in London more interesting and enjoyable, especially if you have time on your hands, and some accounts from members who have ‘been there’.
During 2020, our Chairman has kept in contact with many of our members on Facebook by posting daily factoids. These are now assembled in the Members Only section as a growing library of Did You Know snippets and stories about, for instance, the City of London and the Livery companies and their halls. This interesting and useful information can often be tucked away at the back of the mind and brought out to impress on all occasions!
We have had some incredibly positive feedback from our members about the value of the Society to them and we are delighted because clearly City Consorts is filling a gap for our members and increasing their enjoyment of their Consort’s year in office, and of being in the Livery movement in general.
If you would like to become a member of City Consorts and support us with this exciting work, please complete the Membership Application form.
If you would like to pass on information to others you know who are eligible to join, please do pass on the leaflet we have produced by clicking the button below, and perhaps also with the Application Form.
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