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Coachlines - September 2023
29.09.23 Honorary Assistant Lesley Upham
Welcome to new Freemen and Liveryman
At the Summer Court held in July at Saddlers’ Hall, we welcomed one new Liveryman who was sworn and clothed, 11 new Freemen, and one Honorary Freeman to the Livery. Honorary Freeman Chloe Smillie The Master had the great pleasure […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 The Master Julian Leach
Master’s Message August 2023
A view to the future As you will all be aware, I will be handing over to my very good friend Bettine Evans, subject to election, on Friday 1st September. I started the year with an explanation of how our […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 The Clerk
Clerk’s notes – August 2023
I must confess that there is a new love in my life. Her name is Betsie and I am smitten. However I am pleased to report that the Assistant Clerk approves of this new relationship, although she has warned that […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 The Clerk
Yet another Master Coachmaker falls foul of the law
On 1st September the Master Coachmaker for 2023/24 will be elected and installed after a rigorous selection process and democratically robust election. Spoiler Alert: the odds on favourite to win the race is Bettine Evans, the current Senior Warden. Once […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 Liveryman Martin Derrick
An epic road trip to Orkney
A brace of Past Masters, the Senior Warden, Renter Warden, Court Assistant and three Court Stewards, plus seven Liverymen and their partners joined the Master on an epic road trip to Orkney in late July, superbly organised and planned by […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 Past Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey
The Simon Diffey Heritage Motorsport Apprentice Award 2023
PM Sarah Adams-Diffey has asked Coachlines to alert all Coachmakers, friends, employers, parents and young people interested to know more about heritage mechanical engineering with a passion for motorsport. The next presentation of The Simon Diffey Heritage Motorsport Apprentice Award […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 The Clerk
The Coachmakers’ Summer Dinner at Saddlers’ Hall
The Coachmakers’ Summer Livery Dinner was once again held in the delightful Saddlers’ Hall on Thursday the 13th of July. The weather was kind enough to remain dry right up to the call to dinner and so the Champagne Reception […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 Assistant Eric Wallbank
Investing in young people since at least 1894
A chance encounter at the Livery Careers Fair held at the Guildhall unearthed a story of the Coachmakers’ support to a young apprentice coach builder in the late 1800s. John Dewhurst of The Worshipful Company of Educators approached Eric Wallbank […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 The IMI
Liveryman joins Motoring Hall of Fame
Liveryman Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been welcomed into The Motoring Hall of Fame in recognition of the important work he has carried out leading the professional body and the significant impact he […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
Liveryman appointed Lord-Lieutenant for Berkshire
Liveryman Andrew Try DL has been appointed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire. Received from the Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street: The King is pleased to appoint Andrew Try DL as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for the […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 Liveryman John Blauth
Day at the museum
Helicopters, described by the nervous as a collection of rivets flying in close formation, retain a fascination for many and may have inspired the saying ‘better stay on the ground wishing you were up there than be up there, wishing […]
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Coachlines - August 2023
28.08.23 Past Master Martin Payne
Order your Coachmakers’ card holder
Some may remember this table gift offered at the 2017 Banquet. They were kindly produced by the students at Capel Manor and all were taken by the diners. The card holders reflect the Livery’s colours in Coachmaker blue and gold. […]
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