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
The latest briefing for topics discussed at the Livery Committee meeting, plus an update on annual events of interest to Liverymen. Download: Livery Briefing September 2015Read 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
Our April 2015 issue of the Builders’ Merchant newsletter is packed with the latest on the Master’s year, member news and interviews with Liverymen Allan Durning and Mike Leeming. We learn more about our new Master Gill Moore and we welcome new Freemen and Liverymen to our growing Livery! We also have a big splash...Read 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
Raising the profile of our industry On 4th March the WCoBM had a stand at the City Livery Schools Link exhibition for the first time. It was held at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall with 29 Livery companies supporting the event. The Livery Schools Link is a volunteer organisation supporting education. It organises events for schools and offers...Read More
