The latest news about and from the Worshipful Company of Butchers

 Annual Glovers’ Inter Livery Croquet Tournament

Published on: 4 August 2026 Annual Glovers’ Inter Livery Croquet Tournament

This month saw the Butchers’ once again take to the Croquet lawns of the Sussex County Croquet Club in Southwick, West Sussex for the annual Glovers’ Inter Livery Croquet Tournament.

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Masters Blog July 2026

Published on: 28 July 2026Masters Blog July 2026

It seems only yesterday that I was saying what an amazing experience it was being appointed Master of The Worshipful Company of Butchers

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Supporting Our Military Affiliation

Published on: 24 July 2026Supporting Our Military Affiliation

On 21 July, representatives of the Royal Logistic Corps Catering Training Wing affiliates toured Worthy Down, learning about tri-service training before enjoying a field-kitchen lunch hosted by Major Ben Millan.

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Meat Industry Golf Day

Published on: 23 July 2026Meat Industry Golf Day

A record 25 teams took part in this year’s Meat Industry Golf Day at Essendon Golf Club, enjoying a great day of golf while raising an amazing £5,314 for charity.

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July Court and Livery Lunch 2026

Published on: 7 July 2026July Court and Livery Lunch 2026

On Friday the 3rd of July, we held our July Court and Livery Lunch. This months lunch was one of celebration, fellowship and with a sports focussed speech.

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WCB Yacht Club 2026 report

Published on: 2 July 2026WCB Yacht Club 2026 report

Come and enjoy the company of your fellow Butchers whilst sailing or motor boating. Members of the Livery who wish to enjoy the fellowship can join in any event below as there are spaces to join the teams as an active participant or come along for the ride.

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Master's Blog June 2026

Published on: 30 June 2026Master's Blog June 2026

That June was a varied month is a massive understatement! From a visit to the Building Crafts College in Stratford to two White Tie events, one featuring the Duke of Edinburgh in the welcome line, via a meat plant in Crawley and a 100th birthday celebration for Dalziel in Harrogate …who said the life of a Master Butcher was “normal.”

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Eid Dinner 2026

Published on: 22 June 2026Eid Dinner 2026

Our Annual dinner in celebration of Eid al-Adha took place on Tuesday the 16th of June 2026 at Butchers Hall, held in partnership with AHDB and NFU (National Farmers'​ Union). the evening brought together colleagues from across the meat and agriculture sectors to mark Eid al-Adha and reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusion within the industry.

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Inter Livery Clay Shoot 14th May 2026

Published on: 11 June 2026Inter Livery Clay Shoot 14th May 2026

The Inter Livery clay shoot is the largest two day clay event in Europe with 109 teams competing this year and 436 participants, made up of livery and freeman teams. Held this year at West London Shooting Ground with a good lunch laid on afterwards.

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June Court and Livery Lunch

Published on: 10 June 2026June Court and Livery Lunch

A strong travel theme, distinguished international guests and a heartfelt speech from Dame Irene Hays made June’s Court Lunch an occasion to savour.

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See our latest list of events and Court Lunches, come and join us.

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We like to keep most things open for all to see, but for news and announcements that are for Liverymen only we will post here, with access to members only.

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