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Yacht Club and Sailing Event

Published on: 1 May 2025Yacht Club and Sailing Event

The Worshipful Company of Butchers Yacht Club (WCBYC) proudly relaunched on 9th April 2025 at Butchers’ Hall. The occasion brought together a full room of enthusiastic Liverymen for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), followed by a convivial Carvery Lunch hosted by the Master.

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United Guilds' Service 2025

Published on: 3 April 2025United Guilds' Service 2025

Members of the Livery gathered for the annual United Guilds Service at St. Paul’s Cathedral. The service, which brings together all Liveries and Guilds of the City, was a spectacular occasion filled with inspiring ceremony and beautiful music. Attendees came together to celebrate the City they are proud to call home under the magnificent dome of St. Paul’s.

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Boar's Head Ceremony & Lunch 2025

Published on: 28 March 2025Boar's Head Ceremony & Lunch 2025

On Tuesday, 25th March, the Master, Court members, and guests enjoyed a sausage and mash meal, sponsored by Liveryman Miles Rudham, followed by a parade through The City streets to the Mansion House, led by the Epping Forest Pipe Band. Upon arrival, the Master presented the 696th Lord Mayor, Alderman Alistair John Naisbitt King, with the traditional Boar’s Head and WCB gifts.

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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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Relight Your Fire with Carol Glover

Published on: 13 March 2025Relight Your Fire with Carol Glover

Joined by Liveryman George Abrahams CC, Sarah Buitelaar and Suzanne Brock who were our inspiring panellists, giving us personal and entrepreneurial insights to spark our minds!

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The Brewster Board

Published on: 10 February 2025The Brewster Board

The Company is thankful to our latest contributor, Liveryman Gerald Wensley. His name has been added to The Brewster Board, proudly displayed on the ground floor of the Butchers’ Hall.

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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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A Christmas message from The Master

Published on: 23 December 2024A Christmas message from The Master

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WCB Battlefield Tour to Ypres – 25-27 October 2024

Published on: 6 November 2024WCB Battlefield Tour to Ypres – 25-27 October 2024

Eighteen intrepid Butchers, partners and guests made the pilgrimage to the Belgian city of Ypres for the first such tour for WCB and we were guided by Mark Smith, no less, battlefield guide, historian and medals expert regularly featured on the Antiques Roadshow.

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