Bench Call | 8 July 2019

18:30 ~ Doors Open
18:30 ~ Drinks Reception
19:05 ~ Doors Close for Dinner
19:15 ~ Dinner

A short speech by the newly elected Bencher will follow dinner.

This event is expected to end at approximately 22:00

Where: 

Middle Temple Hall

Dress Code:

Lounge Suit (with Gowns for Members)

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Event Details: 

A dinner for Benchers and members of Hall at which there is a ceremony to Call elected members to the Bench. The Callees are Called to the Bench before dinner, then asked to take their place at the High Table. After dinner each new Bencher is expected to give a short speech which should be light-heartedly autobiographical, touch on links with the Inn and last no longer than four to five minutes.

Callees:

 The Rt. Hon Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London

Guests:

Student/Hall Members: Guests welcome, maximum three per member
Benchers: Benchers are welcome to bring a guest on this occasion

Qualifying Session Details:

For Middle Temple students and transferring lawyers - this event counts as one Qualifying Session.  To be awarded the QS for this event you are required to arrive on time and attend all elements of this event (please see timings at the top of this page).  You must hand your ticket to the Front of House staff on arrival at the Hall.  Failure to do so will mean that the QS will not be awarded. Click here for more details on qualifying sessions.

For Middle Temple Benchers - this event counts as a Qualifying Session for Commons.

Please Note:

Times and details are subject to change.  Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.

There are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal Qualifying Sessions at the Inn.  Click here for more details on dining rules and customs.

Dietary Requirements:

If you (or your guests) have any dietary requirements please ensure that you provide this information when you book tickets.  If you did not do so, please inform the Inn no later than 14:00 two working days before the event.  When seated in Hall please make a member of staff aware of these requirements so that they can serve you accordingly.  

The menu for this event is*: 

To start

Cajun king prawn, mango and pineapple salsa

For main

Pinenut stuffed lamb saddle, baba ganoush, heritage potato, grilled courgette

For dessert

Lemon thyme roast peach, almond brittle, vanilla ice cream

*subject to change.

Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.

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Data Protection & Photography at this Event:

Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the Membership Team at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 6385, members@middletemple.org.uk

All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page  http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection

Booking Tickets:

Members of the Inn can buy tickets online by clicking ‘Add to Cart’.  Please note that you must log in to book (if you have not yet created a log-in please register first).  Alternatively you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office in person or by telephoning 020 7427 4800.

Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 14:00 two working days before the event.  

Please note: You cannot book a ticket online for another member of the Inn if that member needs the Qualifying Session assigned to their record. They must log in and book their own ticket, or alternatively contact the Treasury Office.

Cancellations:

Student/Hall Members - To cancel a ticket please contact the Treasury Office on 020 7427 4800.  A full refund will only be processed where a ticket is cancelled 2 clear working days or more before the event.

Masters of the Bench - are reminded that cancellations received after 17:00 on the day before the event will incur the full cost of the Event. To cancel please contact 020 7427 6385 or email benchers@middletemple.org.uk