The Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants held its Annual Divine Service on Monday 18th April 2011. The Service took place at the Tower of London in the historic Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula. The Reverend Roger Hall, Chaplain of the Chapel Royal and Honorary Chaplain to the Company, conducted the Service. The Chapel’s Choir, one of the country’s best small choirs, raised the roof with their outstanding voices.
The Master Gary Hopkins, Past Masters, Wardens, Members, the Clerk and guests attended the Service, followed by a very lively supper and conversation at Trinity House nearby, one of the best City buildings.
The Annual Divine Service is one of the key events in the Company’s calendar. Members attend the Election Court General meeting prior to the service for elections of the Master, Wardens and other Officers and for an update on the Company’s activities, including our application for a Royal Charter. We hope this will be granted in 2012.
Members unable to attend in April are able to catch up at the Installation Court General on 27th October followed by Dinner with guests at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge.
