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Do you work for a builders' merchant or an industry supplier? Do you need funding support to help with #training & development? Then learn about our new bursary - worth up to £2,000/person at bit.ly/2nHRbNe - and see if you can benefit #BuildACareerWithoutLimits

New publication 'The City Unlocked' celebrates the history of the Livery Company, tracing the history of the City of London through portraits of the individual Livery Companies. Read more at wcobm.co.uk/2025/01/pre-or…

Yesterday our IPM Alan Hawkins represented the Master & our Company at The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (PWRR) annual fundraising Christmas Carol Service and reception in Canterbury Cathedral, in support of the PWRR Benevolence Fund. #fundraising #affiliations #Christmas

This evening we are delighted to be gathering at the prestigious Mansion House in London for our Company's Annual Installation Court General and Livery Dinner, where our Senior Warden Steve Boyer will be installed as Master for the coming year. #Livery #London #networking

Today is Maddie's Day, when the industry turns their social media channels yellow to celebrate the life of Maddie Rose, an incredible young woman who was passionate about the construction industry & supporting young people. Read more about the campaign at justgiving.com/campaign/maddi….

Did you know funding is available from @WCoBM to support training and skills development in the building materials industry? Learn more about the grants and how to apply here: wcobm.co.uk/2024/08/wcobm-…

Congratulations to Freeman Martin Moran of @MPMORANANDSONS, who received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall last month. We're delighted that so many of his family and friends were able to join him to celebrate - and he even made @themayonews! #FreedomoftheCity #Livery

We are delighted to announce nine new Freemen joined @WCoBM at the Court meeting on Tuesday 2 July, 2024. You can read more at wcobm.co.uk/2024/07/nine-n…

The @WCoBM is helping @NoGoingBack2023 charity support ex-offenders in securing worthwhile employment & learning new skills. We spoke with WCoBM NGB Rising Star Award winner Nourdeen Al-Gharib to learn more about his story & how NGB has helped. Read more: wcobm.co.uk/2024/06/wcobm-…

Today the @WCoBM joins the nation in commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and all those who gave their lives for our freedom. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #lestweforget

The @WCoBM has launched our brand new website. The site has been completely redesigned with new features for our members, and to represent our Company to the industry and the wider public, with lots of information about us and the Livery movement. wcobm.co.uk

It is with great sadness that we have heard about the tragic death of an RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Our hearts go out to everyone at the BBMF, and our thoughts and condolences are with them, and the pilot's family and friends at such a difficult time.

This weekend the Master hosted a fabulous trip to Bath for his Master's Weekend. Liverymen and Freemen of the Company enjoyed an open top bus tour & a visit to the Holborn Museum, before a relaxing Avon river cruise. Then dinner at the city's Roman Baths - a World Heritage site.

This week the Master, Mistress, Liveryman & guests attended the 369th Festival Service of @ClergySupportUK at St Paul’s Cathedral before lunch at Côte Brasserie. The Service is the oldest choral festival in the world, bringing together 3 of the UK’s finest cathedral choirs.

On Friday a group of WCoBM Liverymen and their guests visited the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. They had a tour of the Hangar and the aircraft, including Spitfires, Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk.

Excellence and dedication were the watchwords at the prestigious City & Awards luncheon, hosted by @WCoBM on 18th March. Read more at: wcobm.co.uk/industry-celeb…

Our Master Alan Hawkins attended the annual inter-livery Pancake Races to celebrate Shrove Tuesday and represent Worshipful Company of Builders' Merchants! #Livery #competition

At @WCoBM we love shining a spotlight on some of the fantastic charities that our Liverymen are involved with. Today it's the turn of Liveryman Alistair McAuley, who has been fundraising for @OutwardBoundUK for more than a decade. Read more wcobm.co.uk/improving-self… #charity

Last week @WCoBM was fortunate to attend a Roman-themed guided tour of London - a rare opportunity to see a fascinating part of London's history. The tour was given by City of London Guide Murray Craig. More pictures are online at wcobm.co.uk/gallery-photos/

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! So we're celebrating apprenticeships & the opportunities they bring. Many merchants & suppliers offer apprenticeships to help people develop their skills. Read about our Build A Career Without Limits campaign -wcobm.co.uk/about/build-yo…. #NAW2024

Our Winter 2023 newsletter is online! And this issue is packed with news of key events & activities our Livery, has enjoyed this year, as well as news of our charitable works. You can read the newsletter online at our website or download it at wcobm.co.uk/wcobm-winter-2…