The latest news about and from the Worshipful Company of Butchers

Nuffield Scholar presents report to WCB

Published on: 8 October 2019Nuffield Scholar presents report to WCB

Caroline Mitchell, WCB’s Nuffield Scholar, made a presentation prior to the October Court Luncheon to members of the Court and Liverymen about the report she had just completed on ‘Carcass grading and payment systems to improve the eating quality of UK meat’.

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‘Beyond Food’ at October Court Lunch

Published on: 7 October 2019‘Beyond Food’ at October Court Lunch

New Master Tim Dumenil certainly set out his stall at the October Court Lunch by inviting award winning chef, author and social entrepreneur Simon Boyle as the first guest speaker of his year.

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Roast beef the star attraction as Butchers’ Carvery Lunch returns

Published on: 27 September 2019Roast beef the star attraction as Butchers’ Carvery Lunch returns

The famous Carvery Lunch from the Worshipful Company of Butchers made a triumphant return to Butchers’ Hall on 25th September, with Liverymen, Freeman and guests enjoying a wonderful three-course lunch.

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Hundreds flock to Butchers’ Hall for Open House weekend

Published on: 24 September 2019Hundreds flock to Butchers’ Hall for Open House weekend

Over 750 visitors witnessed the splendour of Butchers’ Hall on Saturday 21st September when the doors were thrown open to the public to celebrate our return as a London Open House.

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Running the river for Teach First charity

Published on: 20 September 2019Running the river for Teach First charity

Liveryman Gerald Shortland led a team of five other Liverymen and friends in the annual Teach First “Run the River” event.

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Tim Dumenil elected new Master at Common Hall

Published on: 13 September 2019Tim Dumenil elected new Master at Common Hall

The annual Worshipful Company of Butchers’ Common Hall ceremony has taken place with a new Master and Court elected for the coming year.

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First new members’ evening showcases WCB

Published on: 11 September 2019First new members’ evening showcases WCB

The Worshipful Company of Butchers’ first event aimed at prospective new Liverymen took place on Monday 9th September, when those in attendance had the chance to meet the Master and tour Butchers’ Hall.

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Record numbers at Butchers’ Hall

Published on: 9 September 2019Record numbers at Butchers’ Hall

The largest number of Liverymen, in living memory, nearly 200 in a single sitting, enjoyed the celebration of the re-opening of Butchers’ Hall at the September Court Lunch held on Friday 6th.

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Lady Mayoress attends Butchers’ Hall for tour and enjoys first lunch

Published on: 8 September 2019Lady Mayoress attends Butchers’ Hall for tour and enjoys first lunch

Elizabeth Baker, the Mistress Butcher, wife of Master Graham Baker, hosted the very first lunch at the newly refurbished Butchers’ Hall on Wednesday 4th September, with the Lady Mayoress as Guest of Honour.

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WCB sponsored Summer School at Harper Adams University

Published on: 23 August 2019WCB sponsored Summer School at Harper Adams University

The Food Science Summer School, sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Butchers, attracted 31 Year 12 students to Harper Adams University, exploring the topic of food science and the variety of careers the food industry has to offer.

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