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Published on: 1 July 2019Butchers "Coming Home"

Bookings are now open for Liverymen of the Worshipful Company of Butchers “coming home” to newly refurbished Butchers’ Hall for the first Court Lunch on Friday 6th September.

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Butchers show their class on the croquet lawn

Published on: 25 June 2019Butchers show their class on the croquet lawn

Six complete novices picked up mallets to represent the Butchers’ Livery Company in the Inter Livery Croquet Tournament, hosted by the Glovers’ Company, on 15th June, at the Sussex Country Croquet club on the South Coast.

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Fundraising and fun at WCB Golf Day

Published on: 24 June 2019Fundraising and fun at WCB Golf Day

The annual Worshipful Company of Butchers’ Golf Day took place on 19th June at Essendon Golf Course in Hertfordshire, raising over £3,200 for the Master’s Million appeal to help fund the refurbishment of Butchers’ Hall.

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Lady Mayoress praises work of the Butchers’ Livery

Published on: 11 June 2019Lady Mayoress praises work of the Butchers’ Livery

The Lady Mayoress was Guest of Honour at the Worshipful Company of Butchers June Court Lunch which took place in the Painters’ Hall. Mrs Lindy Estlin complimented the Company on its charity work and praised the industry for the pathways it offers young people into apprenticeships.

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How the WCB continues to help the Teach First charity

Published on: 28 May 2019How the WCB continues to help the Teach First charity

Foundations at Teach First updates us on how the charity has continued to work alongside the Worshipful Company of Butchers to ensure that all young people have access to a great education.

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Charity and fellowship are the winners at Master’s gala dinner

Published on: 21 May 2019Charity and fellowship are the winners at Master’s gala dinner

The annual WCB Master’ s Charity Dinner took place on Friday 17 th May at the historic Guildhall in the City of London when, in a time - honoured way going back as far as 900 years, the Butchers joined together for fellowship and the joy of helping others.

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Food for thought at WCB May Court Lunch

Published on: 7 May 2019Food for thought at WCB May Court Lunch

Provocative and challenging... alternative yet inspiring... some of the words used by Liverymen and their guests in describing the response to the toast given by guest speaker Tracy Mackness, founder of the Giggly Pig Company, at the May Court Lunch held at Painters’ Hall.

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Butchers  Support New Meat Sector

Published on: 15 April 2019Butchers Support New Meat Sector

The Worshipful Company of Butchers is delighted to support the British Charcuterie Live event being held at Borough Market in London between midday and 8pm on St George's Day 23 April.

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Butchers’ spirit shines through on Kilimanjaro fundraising climb

Published on: 9 April 2019Butchers’ spirit shines through on Kilimanjaro fundraising climb

Iron will, sheer determination and calves of steel, combined with the unique fellowship and spirit of the Worshipful Company of Butchers saw our team of 10 intrepid travellers conquer the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

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Special guests and important messages at WCB April Court Lunch

Published on: 9 April 2019Special guests and important messages at WCB April Court Lunch

Saddlers' Hall, built in the City of London in a neo-classical style and with bespoke period furniture and historical antiquities and furniture, hosted the April Court Meeting and Lunch.

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