London District is delighted to invite all leaders to a special evening aboard the Golden Spirit on Monday 20th July 2026.

The evening is all about thanking the dedicated leaders within The Boys’ Brigade & Girls’ Association in London, who give of their time week in week out. We are so grateful for all they (you) do to support and provide amazing opportunities for children & young people and this event is very much an opportunity to bring those leaders together and say thank you!

Our event will be hosted on M. V. Golden Spirit, which is the newest addition to the Capital Pleasure Boats fleet and is located in central London on the River Thames. The Goldern Spirit boasts 2 decks and a beautiful sundeck to the rear, the spacious saloons have windows that run the length of the boat flooding the interior with light, with seating and tables on the lower deck, all providing ample space to socialise and see all the sights as the boat journeys along the river.

The boat will depart from Temple Pier (see additional location details below) at 7pm, beginning an evening of celebration that includes a sandwich buffet, drinks, a special guest, and a few brief speeches. We will make a scheduled stop back at Temple at 9pm, though the event will continue until 11pm for those who wish to stay on board and enjoy the magnificent sights of London by night. This evening offers a fantastic opportunity to take in the landmarks along the Thames while enjoying the company of fellow leaders from both your own company and others across London District.

An invitation to event is extended to all BB/GA leaders (in London District) and their partners. The cost of the event includes a food buffet and two drinks tokens and is priced at £15 for the alcoholic option or £12 for non-alcoholic drinks. The buffet will comprise sandwiches and other cold savoury items, along with some cakes and sweet treats.

During the cruise it is expected we will travel upriver slightly to have a look at the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye, before turning and heading downriver passing such sights as the Oxo Tower, Tate Modern, Globe Theatre, Millennium Bridge, Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Cutty Sark, Royal Naval College and Thames Barrier, before turning and heading back to Temple (note this may change due to tides and at the discretion of the Captain).

Please book by completing the online form here and making payment. You can book for a total of 6 people by completing this form (if wanting to register additional persons please complete the form again). The main contact will be responsible for communicating details with other persons being registered through this form.

Places are limited, so bookings will be on a first come first serve basis, and so early booking is encouraged.

Deadline to book is Monday the 29th June 2026.

We look forward to seeing you on 20th July for what promises to be a memorable night on the river.

Itinerary:

6.45pm – Arrive at Temple Pier and boarding commences.
7pm – Last Boarding before Boat departs Temple Pier for cruise along The Thames.
9pm – Boat will dock at Temple Pier for disembarkation of those passengers who would like to leave at that point (please note this is an approximate time)
9.10pm – Boat will depart and continue cruising on The Thames.
10.45pm – Boat will arrive back at Temple Pier ready for disembarkation (end of event).

11pm – Last persons disembark.

Location Details:

Temple Pier (Capital Pleasure Boats), Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN.

Getting to Temple Pier:

The nearest station is Temple Underground Station which is opposite Temple Pier. Details of other nearby Underground and Railway Stations can be found below:

– Temple Underground Station (2 mins walk), Embankment or Blackfriars Underground Station (10 mins walk)

– Charing Cross or Blackfriars Rail Stations (10 minutes walk)

Please note that being central London parking is limited and expensive, although some on-street parking can be found in the local vicinity.

Dress Code:

Casual Summer dress based on weather (no uniform). There is both indoor and outdoor space on the boat.

FAQ’s:

Please find some useful FAQ’s below:

• Food – A sandwich buffet along with other cold savoury items and some sweet treats will be provided. We will cater for vegetarians without advance notification, for all other dietary requirements please ensure this is advised on the booking form.
• Accessibility – Please note that access to the boat is via a ramp, which can be steep, and there will be some movement of the boat when boarding/disembarking. Assistance is available for those that require it. Please note wheelchair access is limited due to the nature of the boat.
• Toilets – There are male and female toilets on board for use during the cruise. Please note there are no disabled/access toilet facilities onboard.
• Bar – All guests will receive drinks tokens on boarding, once these have been used drinks can be purchased using card payment at the bar.
• Cloakroom – There is a hanging rail for coats/jackets.
• Seating – The majority of seating is on the lower deck, with limited seating in the upper deck saloon. There is no seating on the outside deck.
• Entertainment – There will be music playing throughout the event. A short series of speeches will take place around 8.30pm.
• Attendance – All attendees MUST be registered BB/GA leaders in Companies and Battalions within London District. Partners of those leaders are also invited to attend. All persons MUST be 18 years +.
• Cancellations – Unfortunately we cannot make refunds for anyone that cannot attend the event.