Our Summer 2024 newsletter is packed with news of key events and activities our Livery, members and guests have enjoyed this year. In this issue we introduce all the new Freemen who have joined the Company since the start of the year. We also reveal which of our Liverymen has received a British Empire Medal,...Read More
Livery Committee Chair Philip Woodhouse has issued the Livery Briefing document for July 2024, which explores the recent Masters, Prime Wardens and Upper Bailiff Weekend in London, as well as outlining upcoming events taking place in the City. You can read and download the full Bulletin by clicking here.Read More
The Rt Hon the Lord Mayor has issued a bulletin for July 2024, discussing some of the most recent City events he has been involved with and looking ahead to upcoming events in the City. You can read and download the full Bulletin by clicking here.Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is pleased to announce that nine new Freemen joined the Company at the Court meeting on Tuesday 2 July, 2024. The Freemen are: Jonathan Boland, Kestrel Building Products Richard Campbell-Drew, AkzoNobel Simon Fleet, W Howard Group Ben Giddings, Huws Gray Chris Maityard, Moorgate Management Daniel McKane, YMS Insulation...Read More
Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants is once again pleased to be sponsoring an award at the upcoming Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) Members’ Day. The BMF Members’ Day Annual Conference and Awards will take place at Leicestershire’s Leonardo Hinckley Island Hotel on 18 and 19 September. The event brings BMF members – both suppliers and merchants...Read More
City and Livery merchandise is available to purchase by City of London Livery Companies, Guilds and Ward Clubs, with special rates available for bulk purchases. These include: Merchandise available includes: Freeman’s Guides Songs and Music paperback Secrets of the Square Mile A2 posters 40-piece Mini wooden jigsaw. Click here to find out more.Read More
The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) is helping a Livery charity support ex-offenders in securing worthwhile employment and learning new skills. The No Going Back (NGB) charity was formed in June 2020 as a groundbreaking collaboration between Livery Companies and the Bounce Back Project to reduce re-offending rates, and has since become a standalone...Read More
Ahead of the election of the Sheriffs on Monday 24th June, the two Shrieval Candidates have written addresses to the members of the Livery of the City of London. The two addresses are copied below: Candidature of Alderman Gregory Jones KC To the members of the Livery of the City of London My Lords, Ladies...Read More
It was with deepest sadness that the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants learned of the tragic death of pilot Squadron Leader Mark Long from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight during a Spitfire accident on Saturday 25th May. Our Company has long been friends and supporters of the BBMF, and a group of us were...Read More
The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of London Michael Mainelli has written an open letter to the City giving his latest update on City News, Livery events and his experience welcoming His Majesty The King to St. Paul’s Cathedral earlier this month. You can read his comments, and the full bulletin, online here. Within the...Read More
