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SUMMARY:Election Court General & Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Election Court General falls on Tuesday 21st April 2026 and will be held in the stunning surroundings of Armourers’ Hall\, 81 Coleman Street\, London EC2R 5BJ. \nAll Liverymen and Freemen are strongly encouraged to attend our Election Court General commencing at 5.00 pm. It is an extremely important event in our calendar when Officers are elected for the ensuing year. Our Officers in line are Senior Warden Kevin Fenlon\, Junior Warden Steve Durdant-Hollamby\, Keeper of the Roll Julian Milligan and Court Assistant Rav Singh Sumal. \nDuring the Court General\, those qualified Freemen (being those that have received their Freedom of the City at Guildhall) who wish to be “clothed” in the Livery will also be admitted as new Liverymen of the Company. Our newly admitted Liverymen\, family and guests are also most welcome. The Chairs of all our Committees will also provide a short overview to Liverymen and Freemen on the activities of their respective Committee. \nA short Tour of the Hall for our Guests will commence at 5.30 pm. \nThe Election Court General is followed by a Reception at 6.30pm and sumptuous three-course Dinner at 7:15 pm.   \nThis year we are privileged to welcome the Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment PWRR\, Lieutenant Colonel Jon Bowman as our Guest Speaker. 3 PWRR is one of our valued military affiliations. \nPlease book your tickets by Tuesday 7th April at the latest. You will need to first log into the Members area to do so. \nCost of the Reception and Dinner is £150 per person including VAT. \nDress code: Lounge suits and ties / Dress / Suits for ladies. \nRefunds: In the event that you are unable to attend the Dinner\, you can only do so by emailing the Clerk by Monday 13th April. No refunds will be granted beyond that date. \nPlease note\, this year we will not be holding our Annual Divine Service at the Chapel Royal of St. Peter ad Vincula within HM Tower of London. \nThe Master sees this event as a priority event in our Livery calendar for two important reasons: the Election of our new Officers and the Installation of new Liverymen. She therefore very much hopes that members will support this important occasion and encourages you all to attend to connect with fellow members and to share an evening of fellowship\, camaraderie and celebration. Family and guests are most welcome. \nA Short History of the Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers \nThe Armourers and Brasiers’ Company first emerged in 1322 when a group of twenty-six Armourers and Helmet makers was granted the right to oversee standards in the making of armour and helmets in and around the City of London. From these humble beginnings it grew in coherence and standing\, and in the middle of the Wars of the Roses in 1453 was granted its first charter of incorporation by King Henry VI.  In 1515 the Company absorbed the Blade makers.  Its reputation was further enhanced in Henry VIII’s reign by an increase in skills which emulated those of the Greenwich armourers imported by Henry from Germany and Italy.  By Elizabeth I’s reign\, the Company was accepted as equal to the foreign armour makers. \nIn times of peace the Company had diversified into brass making and\, when armour went out of use after the Restoration\, it turned over to this secondary craft.  In recognition of this change of direction Queen Anne granted what is now the Company’s operative charter to the Armourers and Brasiers’ Company in 1708.  Unlike many City Livery Companies\, it continued its oversight of the trade until the industrial revolution taking apprentices from all over England and from all walks of society\, with special arrangements for charity children. \nIn the 19th Century\, the brass trade moved to Birmingham and the Company lost some of its close associations but\, encouraged by the City Livery Companies Commission of 1878\, it held on to its association with the trade by subsidising education about and within metallurgy. \nIn the 20th Century the Company continued and extended this association by forming the Gauntlet Trust which encourages and funds research into Materials Science.  The membership of the Company reflects this interest\, and its finances have been organised to maximise the Company’s support. \nThe Hall \nThe first hall was bought in 1428\, 25 years before the first Charter regularised it legally\, and it had to be owned by trustees.  It is described in the first deed as “the Dragon and five shops”.  The money was raised among the membership who also paid for the glazing of the windows.  By 1454 it consisted of “the Dragon and two shops”\, three of the shops having been used in the conversion of the building.  The Hall narrowly escaped the Great Fire and in late 1666 had a counting house\, a parlour\, a buttery\, a larder\, a kitchen with three chimneys\, a hall\, a beer cellar\, a lumber room\, a posting room\, a court room\, a withdrawing room\, an armoury and a place of easement. \nIn the 18th Century the Hall was constantly repaired and refurbished. By 1835 however\, the building was costing more to maintain than it was thought to be worth and the Court decided to rebuild. The New Hall\, first occupied in 1841\, was designed by Joseph Henry Good\, the Company’s surveyor\, who was also surveyor of St Andrew’s Holborn and a pupil of Sir John Soane. The Livery Hall was Gothicised in 1871-3.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/election-court-general-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Armourers’ Hall\, 81 Coleman Street\, London\, EC2R 5BJ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane%2C Lady Hilliard":MAILTO:jane.hilliard@WCOBM.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260418T052739
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SUMMARY:Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 2026
DESCRIPTION:The WCoBM is pleased to have arranged a visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Colingsby\, Lincolnshire. \nLiverymen\, Freemen and Guests are invited\, though tickets are limited. \nThe event will be on Friday 15th May\, 2026. \nMore details and tickets will be made available in due course.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-2026/
LOCATION:RAF Coningsby\, Lincoln\, Lincolnshire\, LN4 4SY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260418T052739
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SUMMARY:Master's Weekend 2026 - Salerno\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants\nMaster’s Weekend 2026\nDate: Thursday 21st May – Sunday 24th May\nLocation: Paestum\, north of Agropoli\, in the province of Salerno\, Italy \nThe Master Elect Lucia Di Stazio and Consort Mike Tattam look forward to welcoming you at next year’s Master’s Weekend in Italy!\nWhat to expect… \n\nTraditional Cuisine and Local Products\nHistory and Culture\nWarm Hospitality\nStunning Landscapes.\n\n  \nYour Hotel: \nThe Mec Paestum Hotel\, a five-star family-owned hotel located just a short distance from the ancient city of Magna Graecia known as Poseidonia\, later renamed Paestum by the Romans. \nThe hotel boasts an ideal position between the Cilento Coast – the birthplace of the Mediterranean Diet – and the stunning Amalfi Coast\, with views extending to the island of Capri.  \nThe hotel is also located only a short way from the temples of Paestum. \nLearn more about the hotel at www.mechotel.com  \n  \nItinerary:  \n\nDay One: Arrive at the hotel (check in from 3pm)\, then Aperitif and Dinner at Hotel Mec Paestum\nDay Two: A private guided tour of the Paestum Temples\, followed by Coffee and Traditional Pastries at a local Buffalo Farm. Then\, lunch under an ancient olive grove in Cliento\, accompanied by local wines. Evening at leisure.\nDay Three: A boat trip around the Cliento coast accompanies by tastings and local wine. Lunch and afternoon at leisure. Then\, a typical Italian dinner with local specialities.\nDay Four: Breakfast at the hotel. Depart at leisure.\n\n  \nCost:  \n£695 per person\, including VAT. This includes hotel accommodation in a Double Elegance room\, and all meals\, drinks\, activities and transport over the three days. This price excludes flights\, airport transfers and travel insurance. \nAirport transfers can be arranged at a supplement\, or we may be able to accommodate for a group that arrives at a similar time. We will be able to confirm this closer to the time. \n* Due to the remote location of the weekend\, hotel accommodation is limited. There are 25 Double Elegance Rooms\, accommodating 50 people if occupied by couples. Supplementary costs apply for single occupancy rooms. Other rooms are available as an upgrade. These include Double Prestige rooms x 10 (+£35 pp per night) and Double De Luxe x 6 (+£70 pp per night). Upgrades will be on a first come\, first served basis.  \n  \nTo book: \nA deposit of £200 per person is required on confirmation of booking to secure hotel rooms. If you would like to attend\, we ask you confirm by no later than 30th September 2025\, completing the accompanying booking form. The balance per person is required by 1st December 2025. \nCancellation costs: Up to 30 days – 50% refund; 30-23 days – 25% refund; less than 23 days – no refund. \nPayments to be made by bank transfer to WCoBM: Account No. 00946109 and sort code 20-31-52 quoting your surname + Italy 2026. \nFull details about the weekend are available here. 
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/masters-weekend-2026-salerno-italy/
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SUMMARY:Lunch for New Liverymen and Freemen 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for New Liverymen and Freemen\nWatermen’s Hall\n16-18 St Mary at Hill\nLondon EC3R 8EF \nThe Company is pleased to host a lunch for all new Liverymen and Freemen at Watermen’s Hall on Tuesday 2nd June\, 2026. \nThe event will be a great opportunity for new Liverymen and Freemen to meet the Court and learn more about the Company and the wider Livery movement. \nThe event will start with a Drinks’ Reception at 12.30pm\, with lunch being served at 1pm. \nDress Code: Lounge suits.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/lunch-for-new-liverymen-and-freemen-2026/
LOCATION:Watermen’s Hall\, 16-18 St Mary at Hill\, London\, EC3R 8EF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane%2C Lady Hilliard":MAILTO:jane.hilliard@WCOBM.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260616T123000
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SUMMARY:Master's lunch for Liverymen and Freemen retired from the industry
DESCRIPTION:As a valued Liveryman or Freeman retired from the Industry\, you are warmly invited to join the Master and Wardens for a Reception followed by Lunch in the Old Court Room and engaging conversation at the Worshipful Company of Innholders. \nDetails \nDate: Tuesday 16th June 2026 \nTime: Reception at 12.30 pm for Lunch at 1 pm \nVenue: Worshipful Company of Innholders\, 30 College Road\, London EC4R 2 RH \nCost: £110.00 per person inclusive of VAT.  \n\nThis event is specially designed for our more senior members who have retired from the industry. One of our Liverymen active in the industry usually provides an overview on latest Industry news and developments. This year\, the Master’s Consort and Liveryman Mike Tattam (Commercial Director of our industry body the BMF) will give a short talk. However\, the primary focus of the event is to provide members with a relaxed setting to converse\, reconnect with old friends\, and enjoy convivial company over a wonderful meal in the company of the Master\, Wardens\, and other Court members.  \n\nWe look forward to welcoming you there!  \n\nPlease book your tickets by Tuesday 9th June at the latest. \n\nPlease note that no refunds can be granted in the event of cancellation from 9th June 2026.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/masters-lunch-for-liverymen-and-freemen-retired-from-the-industry/
LOCATION:Worshipful Company of Innholders\, 30 College Street\, London\, EC4R 2RH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Election of Sheriffs'
DESCRIPTION:Liverymen are summoned to appear at Guildhall on Wednesday\, 24th June 2026 by 11.45 a.m. for the Election of Sheriffs.  Tickets are required.  The Election is open to Liverymen ONLY. Please email the Clerk at jane.hilliard@wcobm.co.uk if you wish to attend the Election no later than Wednesday 3rd June. There is no cost for attending the Election at Guildhall. As far as securing a good seat in Guildhall\, you are advised that the earlier you arrive\, the better. \n  \nPlease note that only Liverymen admitted before 31st May 2025 are eligible to vote. \n  \nThe City of London Corporation supports Alderman Prem Goyal CBE and Alderman Tim Levene – our very own Sponsoring Alderman\, as the candidates for the Office of Sheriff. They are expected to take office in September 2026 to support the Lord Mayor and HM’s Old Bailey Judges. Their Election addresses will be sent to you as soon as they are available. \n  \nLUNCHEON AT PAINTERS’ HALL following the Election\nAfter the Election the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers are holding a Luncheon at Painters’ Hall\, 9 Little Trinity Lane\, London. EC4V 2AD to which a number of Livery Companies are again invited. Numbers are strictly limited. \nCosts: Liverymen from the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants may apply for places at an all-in price of £85 per person including VAT for a 4 course meal and unlimited wine! \nPlease reserved your seat by Monday 8th June 2026. \nDress Code: Business Attire with ties (and Livery Badges).
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/election-of-sherrifs/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Court Consort & Guests' Luncheon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Furniture Makers’ Company\n12 Austin Friars\nLondon\nEC2N 2HE \nThe Company is pleased to host an annual luncheon in recognition of the hard work of the Court Consorts. \nThe event will take place on Monday 14th September\, beginning at 12.15pm\, with dinner being served from 1pm. \nDress code: Lounge suits. \nMore details will be made available in due course.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/court-consort-guests-luncheon-2026/
LOCATION:Furniture Makers’ Company\, 12 Austin Friars\, London\, EC2N 2HE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T050000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T230000
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SUMMARY:Installation Court General and Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fishmongers’ Hall\n109 Upper Thames Street\nLondon\nEC4R 3TJ \nThe Installation Court General and Dinner on Friday 23rd October will see our next Master installed for the upcoming year. \nThe event will be held at Fishmongers’ Hall. \nThe Installation Court General will take place at 5pm. \nThe drinks reception will take place at 6.30pm\, followed by the Annual Dinner at 7.15pm. \nLiverymen\, Freemen and Guests are all welcome. \nDress Code: Dinner Jackets/ Black tie. \nMore details and tickets will be made available in due course.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/installation-court-general-and-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:Fishmongers’ Hall\, 109 Upper Thames Street\, London\, EC4R 3TJ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261211T180000
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SUMMARY:Carol Service & Christmas Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Carol Service & Christmas Dinner will take place on Friday 11th December\, 2026. \nThe Carol Service begins at 6pm at St Peter ad Vincula\, HM Tower of London\, EC3N 4AB. \nThe Christmas Dinner will follow at 7:15pm at Trinity House\, Trinity Square\, London EC3N 4DH. \nDress Code: Lounge suits. \nMore details and tickets will be made available in due course.
URL:https://wcobm.co.uk/event/carol-service-christmas-dinner-2026/
LOCATION:St Peter ad Vincula\, 35 Tower Hill\, London\, EC3N 4DR\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane%2C Lady Hilliard":MAILTO:jane.hilliard@WCOBM.co.uk
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