Events

9th June 2025 @ 6:00 pm10:45 pm

The Coachmakers’ Charity Fundraising Banquet 2025

Celebrating The Jet Age – 95 years on from Sir Frank Whittle’s first patent for a jet engine registered on 16th January 1930. Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle OM, KBE, CB, FRS, FRAeS, the inventor of jet propulsion, obtained his […]

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22nd June 2025

British Driving Society Show, Windsor Great Park

Bring your car, bring your picnic and join fellow Coachmakers to watch a vast array horse drawn vehicles compete in the British Driving Society’s Annual Show.

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24th June 2025

Sheriffs‘ Election, Guildhall

An opportunity to exercise your ancient rights as a Liveryman, followed by a companionable luncheon at the City Livery Club (Little Ship Club). Tuesday 24th June 2025, meet at 10:45 hrs at Guildhall Yard, Art Gallery entrance, EC4V 7HH. Afterwards […]

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5th July 2025

Walking Tour with the London Spy

Join the London Spy, one of London’s most renowned and knowledgeable guides, for a Heroes and Villains walking tour through the City of London. The tour starts at 10.30am outside the Lamb Tavern in Leadenhall Market. From there you will […]

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9th July 2025 @ 10:00 am2:00 pm

Visit to Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Technology Centre

Airlander takes 100+ passengers, for up to five days of flight endurance, with no need for roads or runways, produces ultra-low emissions, can be used in mobility, logistics, communications and surveillance roles to connect the unconnected. Is this the future of manned aviation? To […]

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10th July 2025 @ 6:45 pm10:45 pm

The Coachmaking and Carriage Driving Awards Dinner ‘coming home’

Members may be aware that the Coachmakers’ Company used to own a hall of our own, sadly destroyed in a WWII air raid in 1940. The hall was situated in Noble Street just off London Wall, and on the corner […]

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15th July 2025

Beating the Retreat, Horse Guards Parade

With an explosion of sound and colour, the Massed Bands of the Household Division, including the Duchess of Edinburgh’s String Orchestra, the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry, and the Massed Pipes and Drums will once again combine in a […]

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19th July 2025

Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre of Cranfield, 25th Anniversary Showcase

A fabulous showcase of the innovation and expertise of Cranfield University. Come and support the Coachmakers’ stand and learn more about what goes on at Cranfield. Registration for the day is free. As the dinner is for alumni, industry leaders […]

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