WCoBM Newsletter October 2016 In this issue we remember three Past Masters who sadly passed away this year. A tribute to each is on Page 4 and 5. The newsletter also covers the well-attended Master’s weekend in ‘Dublin’s Fair City’ – a very memorable experience – and other popular Livery events such as the Service...Read More
On 20th October 2016 Stephen Turner BA was installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM). The installation ceremony took place at Drapers’ Hall, which was founded over 600 years ago and is one of the City’s Great Twelve Livery Companies in the City of London. The Hall doubled as...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) will once again have a float in the Lord Mayor’s Show on Saturday 12th November. The float will be in support of their Honorary Liveryman, Alderman Dr Andrew Parmley, who will be installed as the City’s new Lord Mayor the day before. The Show is one of the...Read More
Shortly after the sad news of Past Master John Hauxwell we heard of Past Master John O’Carroll-Bailey, who also recently passed away following a battle with cancer. Below is a tribute to John by Past Master Stuart Somerville. “I am a long term close associate and friend of John and very glad and honoured to...Read More
It is with great sadness to report that Past Master John Hauxwell past away recently following a short illness. His wife Barbara was at his side. John was born just before the war in 1938, christened in the Church of St Olave, in the City and educated at the Haberdasher Askes School, then in Edgeware....Read More
The Company has close links with the Beckenham & Penge Sea Cadets and at a recent Awards ceremony, the Master Leo Martin presents the Burgee Flag to one of the cadets. For more information on the Sea Cadets visit www.sea-cadets.orgRead More
WCoBM Newsletter April 2016 In this latest issue of our newsletter, we remind members of the exciting events planned this year for Liverymen, Freemen and Guests to enjoy. Much thought goes into organising these events to ensure they cover a broad range of interests so please note for your diaries and make sure you book...Read More
Our Livery continues to grow with nine new Liverymen and ten new Freemen this year. Five new Liverymen were admitted at the Election Court General on 18th April. Congratulations to you all. In October, four Liverymen were installed (L-R): Darren Digby of Digby Trading Ltd; Arthur Duffy of NetPlan; Richard Skinner of Chandlers’ Building Supplies;...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) hosted its 5th City & Awards luncheon in March at the City’s historic Saddlers’ Hall. The popular luncheon has become an important event in the Company’s calendar, recognising achievements of individuals in the industry and within organisations the Company supports. It’s also a key networking opportunity for Liverymen,...Read More
Our Livery is engaged, through our charity work, with educational awards and supporting the training of individuals in and outside the industry. Our recent participation at the Livery Schools Link (LSL) Showcase in Guildhall is a good example. We exhibited for the first time last year, and following a successful event, we committed to it...Read More
