The Master has organised a number of exciting social events for Liverymen, Freemen and Guests to enjoy in 2016. The events cover a broad range of interests so there is something for everyone! Our new Events Calendar has detailed information on each event. A printed copy has been sent to members but you can also...Read More
The WCoBM recently invited Liveryman Andy Williamson to join the Court at a prestigious ceremony last October. Andy is Group MD of IKO plc and has been a Liveryman of the Company since 2008. His advancement to Court Assistant sets him on the path to becoming Master, subject to election. It’s a process that takes...Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) continues to grow adding nine new Liverymen and ten new Freemen to its membership this year. In April, the Company welcomed Liverymen Andrew Weiss, President of The Rainy Day Trust; Martyn Smith of MPS Builders’ Merchants; Dennis Smith of Builders Merchants Sector Consultancy; David Dickens of Martin &...Read More
In October last year Leo Martin BBS, MA, FCA was installed as our new Master. The Installation Ceremony took place at the stunning Goldsmiths’ Hall, which is home to the Goldsmiths’ Company, one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies in the City of London. A superb candlelit dinner followed with 245 Liverymen, Freemen and guests...Read More
In this issue, we launch our new interactive website! A significant development that makes it easier for new and existing members, and other visitors to learn about our Livery and benefit from the new features on the site. The newsletter also covers new events this year such as York Races and the Brigantes Breakfast up...Read More
Darren received his Freedom at a special ceremony at the Guildhall, which enables him to be installed as a Liveryman of our Company. Receiving your Freedom of the City is a truly memorable and special occasion. Many Freemen bring family and friends to be part of the unique experience. If you’re a Freeman and would...Read More
In October 2015, Senior Warden Leo Martin will be installed as our next Master. Preparations are already in place for his Master’s Weekend on the 13th to 15th May 2016 in his home City of Dublin. It has been a challenge to secure the ideal hotel for the weekend, but it’s been successfully done so...Read More
The Livery Briefing is a summary of topics discussed at the Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen Download: Livery Briefing June 2015Read More
[fusion_text]On the 10th March we hosted our annual City & Awards luncheon at the historic Vintners’ Hall. The Hall is one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London. It celebrated its impressive 650th anniversary in 2013. Although still a ‘young’ event since its inception in 2011, the WCoBM City & Awards...Read More
In September, Builders Merchants’ line up for action at the annual Skills at Arms day in Canterbury with the 3rd Battalion The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR). Attending was the Master Gill Moore with her Consort Liveryman Dave Moore, Past Master Ken Pepperrell, Past Master John Poore with his wife Linda Poore, and Liveryman...Read More
