Bench Call
Tuesday 29th of October 2024 18:30
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Middle Temple HallTimings
18:30 - Doors Open
18:30 - Reception
19:05 - Doors Close for Dinner
19:15 - Dinner
Short speeches by the newly elected Benchers will follow dinner.
This event is expected to end at approximately 22:00
Dress code
Business Attire (with Gowns for all Members of the Inn)Event Details
A dinner for Benchers and members of the Inn 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 will give a short speech.
Callees include:
- The Hon Mr Justice Qazi Faez Isa
- Professor Adrian Briggs
- Isabel Hitching KC
- Nikki Singla KC
Menu
Starter: Chicken and Apricot Terrine, Red Onion Marmalade, Sourdough Wafer and Lambs Lettuce
Vegetarian Alternative: Toasted Quinoa, Pickled Baby Cucumber, Courgette, Peppers, Artichoke and Avocado Cream
Main: Seabass, Saffron Potatoes, Sauteed Winter Brassica, Pommery Mustard Butter Sauce
Vegetarian Alternative: Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini, Courgette and Pea Pesto, Pumpkin Seed Gremolata
Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Please note that there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal Qualifying Sessions at the Inn.
Who can Attend
Student/Hall Members: Guests welcome, maximum three per member
Benchers: Guests welcome
Dietary Requirements
If you (or your guests) have any dietary requirements, please ensure that you provide this information ASAP and no later than 09:00 three working days before the event. Members of Middle Temple can add this information by logging into your account and going to ‘My upcoming events’ and editing your booking(s). Members of other Inns, where applicable, can email enquiries@middletemple.org.uk or phone 020 7427 4800.
If you (or your guests) are unsure about anything on the evening please speak to the events staff on duty.
Non-alcoholic alternatives will be provided on request.
Qualifying Session Details
Please note that this event is not a Qualifying Session.
Bookings and Cancellations
Unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 09:00 two working days before the event.
Members of Middle Temple can buy tickets online. Please note that you must log in first (if you have not yet created a login please register first). Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.
Members of other Inns, where applicable (please refer to 'Who can Attend'), can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800. Online booking is not available.
Cancellations: Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.
Disabled Access and Support
If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Laura Hacon.
The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Data Protection & Photography
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