The latest news about and from the Worshipful Company of Butchers

Butchers flock to Southwark Bridge

Published on: 27 September 2021Butchers flock to Southwark Bridge

Have ewe herd about the day the Butchers' flocked to London? Liveryman Chris Benham tells us all a-baa-t the Annual Sheep Drive 2021

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History is made with 20 New Liverymen

Published on: 26 September 2021History is made with 20 New Liverymen

On 23rd September, a momentous day in history was made when 18 Freedom's of the City were granted at the Hall and 20 Liverymen were clothed into the Livery.

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Young Butcher's doff their caps online

Published on: 23 September 2021Young Butcher's doff their caps online

Dr Jude Capper kicked off the Young Butcher's 2021/22 event calendar with a fascinating online presentation on UK Beef & Lamb sustaitanability. This is one to watch!

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The Butchers turn out in big numbers to Run The River

Published on: 13 September 2021The Butchers turn out in big numbers to Run The River

The support from Liverymen for this year's Run Your River for Teach First was nothing short of magnificent, with our team entered in memory of our friend Derek Berry.

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

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