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Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 The Master Stephen Fitz-Gerald

Master’s message September 2024

It is an absolute honour and privilege for me to be elected and installed as the 347th Master of this magnificent Company. I was particularly proud to be installed in the presence of my son Matthew who became a father […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Assistant Lyn Litchfield

A letter from the Editor September 2024

Dear readers, Summer came and went, perhaps a bit too quick. However, your editorial team is back, and we can’t wait to bring you some new stories. September represents a time of change: Season changes, Livery year changes, and even […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt

Clerk’s notes – September 2024

Well, hello everyone, I am your new Clerk, Lieutenant Colonel Craig Hallatt. From now on you will hear from me each month in Coachlines. Please allow me to tell you a bit about myself. I am about to retire from […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Assistant Lyn Litchfield

Election Court installs 347th Master and marks the start of another Livery year

As is tradition, the Election Court meeting to vote in the new Master was again held at Tallow Chandlers’ Hall, followed by the Installation and Service of Thanksgiving in St James Garlickhythe. On 2nd September 2024, in the late afternoon […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Steward Neil Sheath

Aerospace awards are open for applications

The Coachmakers’ aerospace university and engineering scholarship awards are open for applications. The Coachmakers is an active livery which invests in young people to develop engineering careers and supports their personal skills development. The Livery is pleased to announce that […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Steward Neil Sheath

De Havilland Scholarship winner announced for 2024

The De Havilland Scholarship selection day was held at Old Warden on 24th August 2024 and we are pleased to announce that the winner is Harry Atkin. The award is a joint project between the Cambridge Flying Group and the […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Howard Cook

Scholarship winner completes cross country qualification

A major milestone took place in August for Coachmakers’ Sir Geoffrey de Havilland Flying Scholarship winner Selma Grage, when she completed her solo Qualifying Cross Country (part of the Private Pilot’s Licence – PPL Syllabus) in Tiger Moth G-AOEI. Congratulations […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Liveryman Alastair Boyes

Join us for the Inter-Livery Shoot

The Inter-Livery Clay Shooting Competition, often referred to as the Inter-Livery Shoot, is an annual sporting event organised by the Worshipful Company of Gunmakers, which brings together members from various livery companies to compete in clay pigeon shooting. The event […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Liveryman Nick Lyford

Swan Upping on the Thames

Coachmakers, family and friends enjoyed a wonderful July day, messing about on the river perfectly organised by Liveryman Simon Gurney. The event was the annual Swan Upping ceremony dating back to the time of Henry VIII, in which the annual […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Steward Roger Woodbridge

An interesting tour of the Royal Hospital Chelsea

The Master and 22 Coachmakers and guests gathered on a dry, warm day in Chelsea on 20th August, for a tour of The Royal Hospital organised by Honorary Assistant Richard Robinson. We were met by our guide David Godwin, who […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Liveryman David Barrett

Concours of Elegance returns to Hampton Court

The Concours of Elegance brings together a selection of 60 of the rarest cars from around the world in the fabulous gardens of Hampton Court Palace in August, and many of the cars on display have never been seen before […]

Coachlines - September 2024

30.09.24 Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham

Freeman Chris Mann hosts his annual classic car get together

On a less than blistering Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon Freeman Chris Mann invited Coachmakers, friends and general car nuts to gather at his home in Hertfordshire to mull over and compare notes about the various cars they share their lives […]