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Inter-Livery Shoot - 14 May

Published on: 22 May 2025Inter-Livery Shoot - 14 May

The Butchers took part in the Inter-Livery Shoot on 14 May. We are proud to report that...

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May Court Lunch 2025

Published on: 7 May 2025May Court Lunch 2025

Donna Edmonds, CEO of The Clink Charity, delivered an inspiring address about the charity’s work in reducing reoffending through training, mentorship, and employment opportunities.

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Military Units March In

Published on: 18 March 2025Military Units March In

At our March military-themed Court luncheon the WCB welcomed representatives from our three Military Affiliated Service units. They were Major Benjamin Millan from the Army’s Catering Training Wing at Worthy Down, Lieutenant Barney Trimble from HMS Tyne based at Portsmouth and Squadron Leader Alisa Rebbeck from 600 (City of London) Squadron RAF-Aux based at RAF Northolt. The guest of honour was Colonel Jane Carey-Harris TD DL VR.

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January Court Lunch  - 10 January 2025

Published on: 22 January 2025January Court Lunch - 10 January 2025

At the January Court Lunch, we were joined by distinguished guests representing the major charities we support: Teach First and Farms for City Children. We also welcomed Harper Adams University students who are supported by our Education Charity. 

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Miss Elen Morris, Gary Baker Award 2024 Winner

Published on: 14 January 2025Miss Elen Morris, Gary Baker Award 2024 Winner

Huge Congratulations to Miss Elen Morris, Undergraduate Student at Harper Adams University!

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Education, charity and a song to finish from a Children's Laureate

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.

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A focus on Smithfield and delicious rib-eye

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.

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Liverymen Run The River (and so much more) to raise money for Teach First

Published on: 27 September 2023Liverymen Run The River (and so much more) to raise money for Teach First

Every person who got involved this year went above and beyond what anyone could expect.

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We need to 'adapt and innovate' was the message from Lt Gen Sir David Capewell

Published on: 17 April 2023We need to 'adapt and innovate' was the message from Lt Gen Sir David Capewell

The popularity of the monthly Court Luncheon remains at an all-time high, and it’s easy to see why with April’s gathering of Liverymen and guests featuring an excellent lunch followed with some thought-provoking words from guest speaker, Lt Gen Sir David Capewell KCB OBE.

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Halal Meat is a Choice cut

Published on: 17 February 2023Halal Meat is a Choice cut

On Monday 13th February, Dr Awal Fuseini talked about Understanding Halal Meat as part of the WCB Young Butcher's Choice Cuts 7. Watch a recording of the webinar and learn something new!

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