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Published on: 6 November 2024WCB Battlefield Tour to Ypres – 25-27 October 2024
Eighteen intrepid Butchers, partners and guests made the pilgrimage to the Belgian city of Ypres for the first such tour for WCB and we were guided by Mark Smith, no less, battlefield guide, historian and medals expert regularly featured on the Antiques Roadshow.
Published on: 6 November 2024Lord Mayor's Show Rehearsal Breakfast
We were delighted to host the Lord Mayor Elect, the Lady Mayoress Designate and the Lord Mayor’s Show team early this morning, Wednesday, 6th November 2024, at Butchers' Hall, following the Lord Mayor’s Show rehearsal.
Published on: 23 October 2024Joie de Vivre
The evening was a charming celebration of Provence, beginning with a champagne reception and followed by a candlelit dinner in The Great Hall, adorned with lavender and rosemary. The menu featured vibrant Provençal cuisine, French wines, and La Tarte Tropezienne for dessert. French singer Stephanie serenaded guests with classic chansons, adding to the intimate, romantic atmosphere. A perfect blend of food, music, and ambiance, the event offered an immersive experience in Provençal culture and beautifully showcased Butcher’s Hall.
Published on: 20 September 2024Meat Management Industry Awards 2024
A fabulous Industry night in Birmingham, filled to the brim with Liverymen and lots of deserving winners.
Published on: 11 September 2024New Master elected for 2024-25
At midday on Thursday 12th September Common Hall took place at Butchers' Hall, when John Allton Jones was duly elected the Master of The Worshipful Company of Butchers for 2024-25.
Published on: 14 June 2024Royal approval for a Festival of Learning
Past Master HRH The Princess Royal was guest of honour at a Festival of Learning, organised in collaboration with nominated charity partner, Farms for City Children on 11 June which showcased the charity's work and celebrated much muck and magic!
Published on: 17 April 2024Graham Sharp 1938-2024
It is with great sadness that we announce The Father of the Court, Past Master and a Past WCB Clerk, Graham Sharp, has died, aged 85.
Published on: 16 January 2024Education, charity and a song to finish from a Children's Laureate
Butchers' Hall has witnessed many special moments and those in attendance at the first Court Lunch of 2024 will surely never forget the moment when War Horse author, Michael Morpurgo OBE gave everyone a choice as to how he should finish his speech.
Published on: 30 November 2023Announcement from The Master
An important update for all members of the Livery.
Published on: 7 November 2023A focus on Smithfield and delicious rib-eye
The skies were blue and the air cold as Butchers’ Hall opened the doors for the Livery’s monthly Court Lunch.
Autumn 2024
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