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Common Hall 2021 elects Margaret Boanas as Master

Published on: 10 September 2021Common Hall 2021 elects Margaret Boanas as Master

Margaret Boanas was elected Master Butcher for the ensuing year and became only the third women to become Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers.

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Much to celebrate at first ‘traditional’ Court Lunch in 18 months

Published on: 6 September 2021Much to celebrate at first ‘traditional’ Court Lunch in 18 months

The monthly Butchers’ Court Lunch made a welcome return to its traditional format and was a wonderful occasion for many reasons.

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A Butchers' lunch for all the family

Published on: 6 August 2021A Butchers' lunch for all the family

As School's began their Summer break, Liveryman Adrian Ramsden recalls a fabulous day out with his grandson at our August Younger Generation Court Lunch

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Run Your River in Memory of Derek Berry

Published on: 14 July 2021Run Your River in Memory of Derek Berry

Join us in a fundraising event for our charity partner, Teach First, in a 5km/10km run, walk or jog in a location of your choice.

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The Inter Livery Shoot Returns

Published on: 12 July 2021The Inter Livery Shoot Returns

WCB entered two shooting teams to compete in the annual Inter Livery Shoot competition at Holland & Holland Shooting Ground.

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A welcome return for the Butchers’ Court Lunch

Published on: 6 July 2021A welcome return for the Butchers’ Court Lunch

Butchers’ Hall welcomed back Liverymen on Friday 2nd July as it hosted the first Court Lunch since March 2020.

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A Nuffield Scholarship, sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Butchers

Published on: 1 July 2021A Nuffield Scholarship, sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Butchers

The Butchers' Company is offering to sponsor a suitable candidate in the coming year who is currently actively involved in the meat and livestock industries. Do you know someone who might be interested in applying?

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Industry Webinar - 8 June 2021

Published on: 11 June 2021Industry Webinar - 8 June 2021

Joined by three expert panelists, Liveryman Stuart Roberts chaired the WCB's first webinar and discussed 'The Future of UK Meat Consumption: Challenges for the Industry’. You can also watch a replay of the webinar recording.

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A winning night for Foreshank Redemption?

Published on: 28 May 2021A winning night for Foreshank Redemption?

Teams were ready and poised to claim the top prizes at the third virtual quiz night. With pens in hand and no Google in sight, Liveryman Matt Barret's claim for the WCB Egghead title began...

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Muck, Murder & Mayhem on a Thursday night!

Published on: 19 May 2021Muck, Murder & Mayhem on a Thursday night!

Liveryman Bill Jermey reports on how 61 Zoom callers tuned in to embark on a virtual tour of Medieval London by Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Simon Whitehouse.

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