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Coachlines - December 2019
12.12.19 The Clerk
Clerk’s Notes – December 2019
As I write this last edition of Clerk’s Notes for 2019, the Earth hurtles silently through space on a track pre-determined by the forces of nature. The country meanwhile hurtles towards an uncertain future determined by goodness-knows-what but as the […]
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Coachlines - December 2019
12.12.19 Mark Broadbent
A splendid day of tradition
The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers successfully contributed to the splendid day of tradition and pageantry at this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show. Brilliantly organised by Steward Richard Robinson, members who attended enjoyed a relaxing, jovial and atmospheric […]
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Coachlines - December 2019
12.12.19 Lesley Upham
Remember an advert in The Coachmaker when planning your marketing budget
For those of you setting budgets for next year, please do remember to add a line for an advert in The Coachmaker 2020-21. You will have noticed that this year more companies than ever have placed advertisements in this unique […]
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Coachlines - December 2019
12.12.19 Julian Leach
A private tour of the Royal Yacht Britannia
On a Sunday afternoon in October, 17 Coachmakers and their guests gathered at Ocean Terminal in Leith, Edinburgh. Most were billeted aboard Fingal, a former Northern Lighthouse Board ship used to service the lighthouses around Scotland and ferry lighthouse […]
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Coachlines - December 2019
12.12.19 Alastair Boyes
Join us for the Inter-Livery clay pigeon shoot
The annual inter livery clay pigeon shoot took place at the prestigious Holland and Holland shooting ground on 16th May. The event took place over two days with a series of challenging targets presented, including the excellent team flush. Overall […]
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Coachlines - December 2019
12.12.19 Lesley Upham
Livery welcomes new members
At the Aerospace Industry Dinner held at the Clothworkers’ Hall in November we welcomed six new members who were clothed in the Livery. David Connor lives in Harpenden with his wife Sophie. He studied aerospace engineering at Solihull College […]
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Coachlines - December 2019
12.12.19 Scott Roberts
A Liveryman on the Silk Road
It had been a long journey so far – two months on the road. Fatigued and weary from weeks at high altitude, I reached a gap in the mountain pass and pulled in. I lifted my visor, got off my […]
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Coachlines - October 2019
16.10.19 The Clerk
Clerk’s notes October 2019
Now that the new Livery Year is in full swing the first of the major Livery Dinners of the year is imminent. The annual Aerospace Industry Dinner will again be held at Clothworkers’ Hall and I encourage all those who […]
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Coachlines - October 2019
16.10.19 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message
The Election Court, the Service of Thanksgiving at St James Garlickhythe and the Dinner at Tallow Chandlers on 2nd September kicked off my Master’s year in style, and I am most grateful to The Clerk and the Rev. Ray Pentland […]
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Coachlines - October 2019
16.10.19 The Clerk
The Election and Installation of the new Master
On Monday 2nd September 2019 the Master for the ensuing year was elected and installed in the Court Room of Tallow Chandlers’ Hall, after which he led the Court and their guests to join members of the wider Livery in […]
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Coachlines - October 2019
16.10.19 Lesley Upham
The Coachmaker and the Events Year booklet
The new edition of your 2019-20 copy of The Coachmaker and the Coachmakers’ Events Year booklet should be in the post to you next week. The Coachmaker also includes the latest details of your fellow Coachmakers, which can be found in the Directory […]
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Coachlines - October 2019
16.10.19 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Pebble Beach Concours
Pictured above: Sir Michael with his wife Betty and son Philip. The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has for many years been seen as the top concours worldwide. To have a car accepted for entry is an accolade, to win your […]
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