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Coachlines - December 2020
21.12.20 The Clerk
Coachmakers’ Christmas Carol Service with a difference
The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers traditionally holds its Christmas Carol Service in St James, Garlickhythe. Unfortunately due to the ongoing pandemic it was reluctantly decided that the traditional service followed by supper at Tallow Chandlers’ Hall […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
21.12.20 Liveryman Eric Wallbank
An enjoyable and fascinating evening with our own Giles Taylor, internationally-renowned car designer
Liverymen and a number of Masters of other Liveries had the pleasure of an informative and insightful ‘off-the-record’ evening with Giles Taylor, internationally-renowned car designer. Giles is well-known to the Livery, having been the recipient of the Coachmakers’ 1989 Motor […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
21.12.20 Liveryman Martin Derrick
60 truly absorbing minutes with Gerry Judah
Our Zoom meeting with the internationally-renowned sculptor and artist Gerry Judah – part of the ’60 Minutes With’ series introduced by the Master as some consolation for the cancellation of most of our actual Livery events this year – was […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
21.12.20 Hon Assistant Lesley Upham, Chair Communications Committee
A few facts about Coachlines – year-end round-up
It has been quite a year for Coachlines. Morphing during lockdown from a monthly company update to a fortnightly digest of news and stories helping to keep the Coachmaker community connected and informed. To date we have produced 140 articles, […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 The Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey
Master’s message December 2020
The Master brings you her fourth message of 2020, with a round-up of recent activities.
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 The Clerk
Clerk’s Notes – December 2020
Eighty years ago on the night of the 11th-12th November 1940, men of 815 and 819 Naval Air Squadrons lumbered into the night sky of the Mediterranean Sea from HMS ILLUSTRIOUS. Their destination and target was the home port of […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 The Clerk
Book now to join Coachmakers’ online events in December
There is still time to book your place on a number of Coachmakers’ online events before Christmas. The Coachmakers’ Annual Carol Service will take place via Zoom on Thursday 10th December 2020. It starts at 1800 hrs and if you […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 The Clerk
Coachmakers’ Fundraising Thermometer
We are pleased to report that after various events held in November, we have raised an additional £2,563.20 in support of the Coachmakers’ Charitable Trust, which means the total for the Livery Year stands at £4,055.
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 Past Master Group Captain Marcus Wills CVO OBE
Victor Gauntlett Scholarship Awarded
This year, perhaps not surprisingly, has been a demanding one for the Charity Committee. Unable to interview and select winners in our normal fashion for most of our scholarship awards, the Charity Committee has, under the leadership of Chairman, Honorary Assistant […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 Past Master Group Captain Marcus Wills CVO OBE, Honorary Assistant John Blauth
The Saturday Science and Engineering Club, Kingston University
Pictured above: The Saturday Engineering Club visit to Mercedes-Benz World Most Coachmakers know about our support for the Kingston University Saturday Science and Engineering Club; many may not know exactly what that support does to encourage youngsters to explore the […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 The Clerk
The Alternative Lord Mayor’s Show – a virtual celebration
The Alternative Lord Mayor’s Show held on Saturday the 14th of November was a virtual event via Zoom, joined by our fellow Livery Companies the Wheelwrights, Tin Plate Workers and Pattenmakers, all of which have celebrated their 350th anniversaries this […]
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Coachlines - December 2020
03.12.20 Group Captain Emily Flynn OBE
Update from Group Captain Emily Flynn OBE
For those who missed Group Captain Emily Flynn OBE’s speech at the recent Aero event in November, here is a transcript of her words. It is a great honour to be invited to address you this evening. RAF Brize Norton […]
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