COVID-19

The Royal Company of Merchants is not alone in finding itself having to adjust to the impact of COVID-19 on its operations. The Company has been operating as near to normal as possible, with meetings becoming virtual and staff working from home.  Clearly there have been no members events held, and we were very sad […]

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Association of Assistants’ Dinner

On Friday 6 March, The Association of Assistants held another successful and  splendid dinner within the Hall, hosted by the Chairman.  This year’s Guest Speaker, and Member of the Association of Assistants, Julie Ashworth who gave a tremendous presentation about her life and experiences which enlightened the assembled party. It was incredible.  The Master offered […]

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Coffee Morning

The annual Coffee Morning for the beneficiaries of the Merchant Company Endowments Trust and Alexander Darling Fund took place in Merchants’ Hall on Thursday 5 December 2019. This event is always one of the loveliest events in the Company calendar. This year it was hosted by the Master, Mr Peter Hillier, and the Chair of […]

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