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Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO

Master’s message – May 2026

Hello fellow Coachmakers, I was away at the beginning of May, and have just returned from judging at the Valetta Concours in Malta, which was fascinating. You wouldn’t believe how many classic cars there are on such a small island, […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield

A letter from the Editor – May 2026

Dear readers, As summer approaches and we look ahead to the Charity Banquet in June, it is hard not to reflect on just how quickly this Livery year has passed. Before long, we shall find ourselves entering the final stretch […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt

Clerk’s Notes – May 2026

A year of fire and fury: James Hunt, 1976, and the championship that rewrote Formula One I should confess straight away (something many of you are acutely aware of) — and I do so with the humility of a man […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Senior Warden Mark Broadbent

A message from the Senior Warden

Dear fellow Coachmakers, I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you during my time with the Company and now, as we approach our 350th anniversary celebrations, for those of you I have yet to make acquaintance with I’d […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson KCB CBE

Time is short

Elsewhere in this month’s Coachlines you will read about the many great events that will populate our 350th anniversary year. I have previously mentioned that the Coachmakers’ Court seeks a Livery of 500 full members during our 350th year who […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Senior Warden Mark Broadbent

The Coachmakers’ carriage driving bursary training 2026

On 14th-15th April 2026 the Coachmakers’ bursary training took place at Fenix Carriages Driving Centre near Wellington, Devon. The training offers potential four-in-hand coach drivers the opportunity to learn about coaches and coaching with the chance to drive a quality […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Liveryman Martin Derrick

Victory for Spectacle Makers at the Prince Arthur Cup

The Spectacle Makers were this year’s winners of the prestigious Prince Arthur Cup – the Inter-Livery golf tournament hosted and organised by the Coachmakers, which involved some 33 Livery teams playing both the New and Old courses in a foursomes […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Past Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey

Join us for Classics in the Walled Garden

Supporting the NSPCC and The Luton Hoo Walled Garden Project Past Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey has been working alongside fellow Coachmaker, Liveryman John Worth, Chairman of this wonderful annual event, five minutes from Harpenden in Hertfordshire, in aid of the […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Steward Mark Jurd

Coachmakers at the 2026 Royal Windsor Horse Show

Royal Windsor Horse Show has long occupied a unique place in Britain’s equestrian and coaching heritage. Founded during the Second World War as part of the 1943 “Wings for Victory” campaign, the Show rapidly evolved into one of the world’s […]

Coachlines - May 2026

29.05.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett

A road less travelled: The Azores

Pictured above: Ford Model T at Museu de Angra do Heroismo Your correspondent this month has been to the Islands of the Azores, a group of nine volcanic islands mid-Atlantic, in the region of the ocean called Macaronesia. The islands […]

Coachlines - April 2026

30.04.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield

Master’s message April 2026

In this April edition of Coachlines, you will notice the absence of the traditional ‘Master’s Message.’ While it is certainly missed, there is a very good reason – our Master is currently taking a well-earned break and sends his warmest […]

Coachlines - April 2026

30.04.26 Freeman David Barzilay

A letter from the Deputy Editor – April 2026

Motoring and carriages seem to come to the fore this month with the Clerk reminiscing about Eric Morecambe and his cars, young automotive award winners being applauded and our Car Club colleagues setting off to see Bluebird K7 run on […]