The Sheep Drive (volunteer marshals)
Sun 29 Sep 2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Riverscape, 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1BE
Description
The Sheep Drive is a major City event involving some 1,000+ Freemen of the City of London and their friends and family crossing the bridge with their sheep, raising tens of thousands of pounds for the Lord Mayor’s Appeal and the Woolmen's Charitable Trust. This year the event takes place on Southwark Bridge. The Young Freemen will be based out of the Riverscape building at 10 Queen Street Place, EC4R 1BE.
Members and Prospective Members of the Guild have a vital part to play in this event. As volunteer marshals, the Young Freemen are the public face of the Sheep Drive, leading people across the bridge, dressed in their scarlet robes. Coverage of the event is global with images syndicated across the world.
In addition to enjoying a unique experience and playing a vital role in a pivotal City event, volunteers will enjoy a free breakfast and free hot lunch at the Livery Fair.
This is a standout event in the Guild year, truly a one-of-a-kind, and not to be missed!
Please note: participation in this event is strictly as a volunteer marshal (rather than undertaking a single sheep drive like other attendees). You (and any prospective members you bring as guests) must be available to volunteer for the duration of the event from 8.00am to 5.00pm. (Non-volunteer regular tickets for one-time sheep drive bookings should be purchased from the main Sheep Drive website at https://sheepdrive.london/)
Guild members are welcome to bring prospective members as guests to this event. Names of prospective members must be provided during the checkout process.
Bookings are open until Sunday 15th September 2024.
Location
Riverscape, 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R 1BE