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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Senior Warden Steve Fitz-Gerald
Meet the Team: The Fundraising Sub-Committee
Pictured above: Senior Warden Steve Fitz-Gerald Following the adoption of ‘Aiming Points’ for the Company towards our 350th anniversary year, and an ambitious target to increase the charitable funds invested and grant giving substantially, a Fundraising Sub-Committee was formed in […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Past Master Graham Cole CBE
Meet the Team: 350 Committee
I remember clearly the day when our late and wonderful colleague, Past Master Gerry Bunn, invited me to join the Livery, writes Past Master Graham Cole CBE. I had known Gerry previously, having both spent many years in the world […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Liveryman Dave Connor
Immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure with a Coachmakers Walk the O2 experience
Climb atop one of London’s most iconic landmarks and witness breathtaking views of the city skyline. Feel the rush as you traverse the walkway suspended 52 metres above ground. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or seeking a unique outing, Walk the […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Steward Neil Sheath
De Havilland Scholarship opens for applications
The Coachmakers’ De Havilland Scholarship opens for applications from 1st May until 16th June. This prestigious award is offered in partnership with the Cambridge Flying Group and offers £6,000 towards the cost of learning to fly on a vintage DH82a […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Junior Warden Mark Broadbent
The Coachmakers’ Coaching Bursary Training 2024
The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers coaching bursary was set up to inspire and educate young drivers interested in coaching. This in turn will assist in keeping the traditional arts associated with coaching alive, resulting in the […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Freeman Patryk Nelkowski
Young Coachmakers’ Connect evening
On a crisp spring evening, the historic walls of the Old Bank of England in the heart of London echoed with laughter, conversation, and the clinking of glasses as young Coachmakers and past award winners came together for an unforgettable […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Assistant Graeme Hunt
The Coachmakers Golfers – a report from your Captain
Pictured above: Assistant Lyn Litchfield and Liveryman Simon Gurney snatched the Duchess of Gloucester Cup in the annual golf fixture at New Zealand GC As is normal for the golfers of the Coachmakers our first event of the season was […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Liveryman Christopher Tate
These big Livery events do come together seamlessly, don’t they?
It’s nice to think that Liverymen, their guests and every other attendee at our big events do seem to think the above line is correct, writes Liveryman Christopher Tate. It must mean that no-one really saw the seams! So, we […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Steward Neil Sheath
Aerospace engineering award winners announced
The latest aerospace engineering awards for the current livery year have been made. The recipients will all receive their award funds progressively as they book the training courses for which the awards are intended. These awards will make a real […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 Renter Warden David Barrett
Stagecoach sighting in central London
If you think that Wells Fargo Stagecoaches have nothing to do with the City of London, then think again. Renter Warden David Barrett spotted one whilst heading to Fishmongers’ Hall recently. Wells Fargo Capital Finance has a new office at […]
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Coachlines - April 2024
30.04.24 By Hayley Pells FIMI
How the Automated Vehicles Bill will impact automotive skills and regulations
As the Automated Vehicles Bill progresses through its Report stage in UK Parliament, its implications extend far beyond the legal framework for self-driving cars on our roads, writes Hayley Pells in an article for the IMI. This legislative milestone is […]
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Coachlines - March 2024
29.03.24 The Master Bettine Evans
Master’s message March 2024
Greetings fellow Liverymen. It seems ages since we last spoke. For a change, let me tell you a little about life before becoming Master Coachmaker. When I was chair of the 350+ Committee, one of our first actions, leading to […]
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