[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
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
This year 3rd Battalion, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment (PWRR) invited seven Livery Company teams to compete in Canterbury on 29th October. The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants was up against the Paviors, Needlemakers, Cutlers, Haberdashers, Coopers and the Order of St George. The Builders’ Merchants, led by the Master Steve Turner, comprised Past...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
The latest briefing for topics discussed at the Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download: Livery Briefing – June 2016Read 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
The latest briefing for topics discussed at the Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download: Livery Briefing – April 2016Read 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
