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Master’s Blog September 2025

Published on: 1 October 2025Master’s Blog September 2025

Honoured and very proud to have been elected as Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers for the 2025/26 Livery year.

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Annual Sheep Drive - 28 September 2025

Published on: 30 September 2025Annual Sheep Drive - 28 September 2025

Sunday, 28 September 2025 – Master Butcher, along with 15 Liverymen, had the honour of taking part in the Annual Sheep Drive, organised by The Worshipful Company of Woolmen, keeping this historic tradition alive.

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WCB Yacht Club Members Race Each Other

Published on: 17 September 2025WCB Yacht Club Members Race Each Other

At the suggestion of our Commodore, Andrew Berisford, the WCB Yacht Club held its own regatta on the Solent on Monday, 1st September.

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Honouring Our Own: Run the River 2025 in Memory of Derek and Joan

Published on: 10 September 2025Honouring Our Own: Run the River 2025 in Memory of Derek and Joan

This evening, 20 Liverymen came together to take part in a 5K walk in memory of two cherished members of our Livery community, Warden Derek Berry and his partner Joan Paris.

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Gold Award Winner 2025 - Alan Bird

Published on: 9 September 2025Gold Award Winner 2025 - Alan Bird

Alan Bird is a quietly spoken, dependable and talented Liveryman with a sharp head for business and an unfailing commitment to fellowship. Through his leadership of the Meat Industry Invitational Golf Day, he has strengthened the WCB’s place at the heart of the industry while raising significant funds for good causes.

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Master’s Farewell Court Lunch - Friday 5th September

Published on: 8 September 2025Master’s Farewell Court Lunch - Friday 5th September

On Friday 5th September, the Company gathered at the elegant Butchers’ Hall to celebrate the 2024/25 Master's Farewell Court Lunch. The occasion was marked by warm fellowship, delightful conversation, and, of course, exquisite food.

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Unearthing London’s Past — and Winning Prizes — at the August Lunch!

Published on: 5 August 2025Unearthing London’s Past — and Winning Prizes — at the August Lunch!

On 1 August, at the August Younger Generation Court Lunch 2025, we were pleased to welcome Anne Fletcher, City of London guide and historian, who gave an engaging talk on Victorian London’s street urchins.

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Tour of Old Bailey

Published on: 1 August 2025Tour of Old Bailey

It was a privilege to be hosted yesterday, 31 July, by Liveryman Alderman and Sheriff Gregory Jones KC at the world-renowned Old Bailey – the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.

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The Meat Industry Golf Day

Published on: 30 July 2025The Meat Industry Golf Day

The Meat Industry Golf Day held on Thursday 10th July at Essendon Golf Club was a fantastic success, bringing together 26 teams for a day of competition, sunshine, and great fellowship.

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Lady Mayoress charms and entertains at July's Court Lunch

Published on: 11 July 2025Lady Mayoress charms and entertains at July's Court Lunch

As is tradition, the Lady Mayoress was the guest of honour at a lunch to celebrate the women within and connected to our Livery.

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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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