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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message – January 2026
Fellow Liverymen, I hope you can look back on 2025 with a sense of achievement, and that 2026 has started well for you. This month began with a series of committee meetings during the first full week of the year, […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
A letter from the Editor – January 2026
Dear readers, Welcome to the January edition of Coachlines. As ever, the start of the year brings a sense of fresh energy, and this issue reflects both the strong foundations of the Company and the many activities ahead. In his […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
Clerk’s Notes – January 2026
A slightly delayed wish to all Coachmakers, far and wide for a bright and prosperous new year, filled with good health, renewed purpose, and the continued pride that comes from belonging to such a remarkable Company. I hope each of […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
What you may not know…
At a recent Committee meeting, a discussion occurred about how well our members understand the governance and finance structure of the Coachmakers’ Company and our separate charitable activities. We concluded that a short description was in order. All Livery Companies, […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Liveryman Nick Williams-Howes
Join the John Pearl 100 Club
The John Pearl 100 Club is named after the late Liveryman John Pearl, who set up and administered the scheme from its inception until his untimely passing in 2022. He received the Master’s Award in 2015 for his dedication. An […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson KCB CBE
Could you propose a new member?
Happy new year from the Membership Committee. We have already held a candidate dinner in 2026, which unusually, but pleasingly, saw, among the five candidates attending, three sons of Liverymen seeking membership. It is great to see familial relationships amongst […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Assistant Nick Lyford
Save the date: Bluebird K7 – The Festival
Through the hard work of Freeman David Barzilay and his team, we have been given the most wonderful and exclusive opportunity to see Bluebird K7 run again on Coniston Water. A full package for this event has been arranged as […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Liveryman Alastair Boyes
Join us for an end of season clay shoot
It has been a busy game shooting season for many Coachmakers this year and we are right in the heart of the season. With this in mind, the next Coachmakers’ shooting event will be held at Honesberie Shooting School, Warwickshire, […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
The City and Livery movement explained
Deputy Editor of Coachlines, Freeman David Barzilay is a journalist by profession and runs a PR company advising clients. Every year he organises small foreign journalist dinners on behalf of an accountancy firm client. The dinners, held at the Aldermen’s […]
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Coachlines - January 2026
30.01.26 Liveryman Mark Jurd
Long Acre – Britain’s carriage capital
Long Acre is a busy, one-way shopping street in the heart of Covent Garden which links Drury Lane with St Martin’s Lane. Lined with familiar retail names and cafés, it is easy to miss the architectural clues above eye level […]
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14.01.26 Steward Neil Sheath
Coachmakers Lockheed Martin Scholarship Awards
The Coachmakers’ Charity and Aerospace Awards Committees are very pleased to announce the addition of the Lockheed Martin Scholarship awards to the portfolio of aerospace awards for the current livery year. These awards will mirror current scholarship structures and will […]
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Coachlines - December 2025
24.12.25 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message December 2025
Dear fellow Coachmakers, As we rapidly approach the festive season, I can reflect on another fulfilling and enjoyable month representing the Livery. Much of what occupies the Master’s time is not visible to anyone beyond the Wardens, the Court and […]
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