The latest news about and from the Worshipful Company of Butchers

The Master’s musings: adapting to the role and a busy start to my year

1 December 2021The Master’s musings: adapting to the role and a busy start to my year

How long does it take to get used to being called The Master Butcher? Margaret Boanas has been finding out during a busy and most enjoyable few months.

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To say my year has been eventful is an understatement

29 June 2020To say my year has been eventful is an understatement

The Master explains that, while it hasn’t been the year anybody would have planned, we’ve all adapted and changed the way we live - the Livery has been no different.

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VE Day thoughts from The Master

11 May 2020VE Day thoughts from The Master

The Master paid his respects and in a very quiet Smithfield laid a wreath for VE Day on behalf of our Livery Company.

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Working through tough times, video meetings and a sad farewell

8 April 2020Working through tough times, video meetings and a sad farewell

Messages of support from The Master Tim Dumenil, and updates on how the Livery is adapting and working.

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Six months have flown by

10 March 2020Six months have flown by

The Master, Tim Dumenil says that is seems like only yesterday that he took office but in fact it has been six amazing months, and on the 10th September 2020, Liverymen will have the chance to elect a new Master.

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City life has not ceased

11 February 2020City life has not ceased

As usual, The Master has been busy. His latest blog post tells us about his experience on the Thames with a twist.

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A New Year message from The Master

8 January 2020A New Year message from The Master

So, we welcome in a new decade, with a breath of fresh air, a new Hall, a new Government, and a Court that is keen to bring about the changes promised on the day I took up this wonderful role.

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Master's Blog: two months in, how time has flown

12 November 2019Master's Blog: two months in, how time has flown

In my last missive, I mentioned ‘Youth’ and that is to be the cornerstone of my campaign: Apprenticeships, Education and Scholars.

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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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