In this issue we look at the many events and developments during Stephen Turner’s time as Master. Stephen talks about the many highlights of his year, which includes our first ever Summer Ball, attending fascinating lectures, and spending the night at Mansion House in the State bedroom! We also cover the latest in member news,...Read More
Sixteen years on from the launch of these industry Awards, this event remains dedicated to celebrating the very best practice across the UK’s merchant industry. To mark its 17th anniversary, the awards ceremony is going to go back to its roots and back its original name of Builders’ Merchants Awards for Excellence. Nichola Farrugia, Editor...Read More
In addition to the seven Liverymen who were installed at the Master’s Installation last October – we welcome nine new Freemen and two new Liverymen to our Livery. The Company now has 206 Liverymen, 27 Freemen, 2 Honorary Liverymen and 1 Honorary Member. We look forward to seeing you all at the many events organised during...Read More
In this issue new Master Stephen Turner talks about his first six months, we highlight the nine new Liverymen and nine new Freemen that have joined our growing Livery since the last newsletter was published, and we cover a number of great events that have taken place for members and their guests. Talking of events,...Read More
The Worshipful Company of builders’ merchants (WCoBM) recently exhibited at the annual Livery Schools Link (LSL) Showcase in Guildhall to help raise the profile of our industry among students. It’s the third year the WCoBM has exhibited. The LSL Showcase is targeted at 14-17 year olds and is an ideal platform for helping them to...Read More
In March the Master was invited to visit Monument Tools at its Hackbridge headquarters to open its new Showroom and Training Centre. The opening of the new Centre represents the latest investment by the family to support the industry’s need to deliver more training for end users, trade counter staff and distributors. People attending also...Read More
Our Livery goes from strength to strength with the recent admission of seven new Liverymen. Among the new members are familiar faces in the industry. They include: Tim Allen, NMBS; Jamie Atkinson, JT Atkinson; John Newcomb, BMF; Tony France, Ibstock; Malcolm Aldridge, previously SELCO; Erica Smith, previously MPS; and Tim Statham, retired WCoBM Clerk. The...Read More
[fusion_text] The Master has organised a number of exciting social events for Liverymen, Freemen and Guests to enjoy in 2017. The events cover a broad range of interests so there is something for everyone! This year we have three new events: Tour of Whitechapel Bell Foundry end of January – limited places! A walk across...Read More
Our Livery Company is introducing a new Bursary to support individuals in small, independent builders’ merchants in training and education. We’re looking for high achievers in small merchants, or those keen to further their careers but are unable to do so due to their limited finances. WCoBM is providing financial support from our charitable fund...Read More
On 12th November, the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) was among the 7,000 participants, 200 horses and 140 floats at this year’s Lord Mayor Show in London. The WCoBM float was in support of its new Honorary Liveryman, Alderman Dr Andrew Parmley the 689th Lord Mayor of London. Despite wet weather, people thronged the...Read More
