John Poore is installed as the new Master of the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants. The installation ceremony took place in the historic Grocers’ Hall on 24th October 2013, followed by a formal black tie dinner to celebrate the occasion. John became a Freeman of the Company in January 1987, and a Liveryman in April...Read More
No matter how many times you see or take part in it, electing a Lord Mayor of London is an impressive event. Only Liverymen may elect a Lord Mayor. The Guildhall itself is pretty impressive too. On this occasion, Monday 30th September, it was even more significant for our Company since Alderman Fiona Woolf CBE,...Read More
On the 29th September, The Worshipful Company of Woolmen invoked the right of Freeman of the City of London to drive their sheep across London Bridge. It’s one of London’s oldest traditions. The aim is to raise awareness of the City’s Livery Companies and their significant contribution to charities. The event raised money for the...Read More
Annual Inter-Livery walk a success despite the rain! On the 19th September the annual Inter Livery walk took place. Twenty-one Masters accompanied by a member of their Livery, Wardens and Past Masters walked 8.5 miles around the City of London, visiting 40 Livery Halls. A photographer was at hand to take pictures of the participants...Read More
Last year The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants, established in 1961, was granted a Royal Charter. Its Master Andrew Day explains the main aims of the Livery, and why it matters, as it prepares to promote the industry with a float at this years’ Lord Mayor’s Show. Helping to get Britain building again Most builders’...Read More
What’s Smoking at Forman’s? Earlier in the year, Liverymen, Freeman and guests had the unique opportunity of visiting Britain’s oldest salmon curer H Forman & Sons. Established in 1905, the Smokery remains family-run and is conveniently placed overlooking the Olympic Park in London. It is renowned for its quality and variety of smoked salmon. The...Read More
Following the Awards ceremony and lunch on 5th March, the Company arranged a visit to the London Metal Exchange (LME) The LME is the World Centre for the trading of industrial metals where more than 80% of all non-ferrous metal futures business happens. The LME provides producers and consumers of metal around the world with...Read More
The Company recently hosted its annual City & Awards Luncheon to present prizes to BMF students and other nominated winners. The Award ceremony took place on 5th March at the historic Ironmongers’ Hall in London. The Company presented prizes to four BMF students and nominated winners from the 3rd Battalion, Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment...Read More
6 Freemen were admitted to WCoBM on 22nd January and 4 were admitted on 5th March 2013. Joining the Company on 22nd January 2013 were: Simon Bicknell, Group Sales Director of Toolbank; Richard Hill, Managing Director of ACO Technologies plc; David Sarti, COO of Marshalls plc; Ian Beaver Managing Director of Shropshire Building Supplies Ltd;...Read More
It was a Royal start to 2013 for two Court Members. Senior Warden John Poore (Managing Director of Poores of Acton) received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to charity in the New Year Honours list, and Past Master David Ridgeon (Vice Chairman of Ridgeons) was awarded an MBE for services to the Builders’...Read More
