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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson KCB CBE
A busy month for the Membership Committee
Pictured above: Our new Freemen and supporters with the quorum Court at Vintners’ Hall March has been a noteworthy month for membership activity. As part of the Senior Warden’s preparatory activities for our 350th year we held a special quorum […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
The Fundraising Committee: Please come and join us
The Coachmakers’ Charitable Trustees and committees undertake extensive search and analysis of worthy young people in our industries and grant awards, bursaries and scholarships accordingly. To do this they need a steady and increasing flow of funds to finance the […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Liveryman Nick Williams-Howes
One last ticket remaining for the John Pearl 100 Club
There’s still time to join the John Pearl 100 Club and support your livery’s charitable aims. For just £10 per month per ticket you could win up to £1,600 in the Coachmakers’ John Pearl 100 Club prize draw. Each subscription […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Assistant Simon Gurney
A step back in time in Malvern
The Coachmakers enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Morgan car factory in Malvern on 18th March. Eleven members and friends were taken on a private conducted tour of the whole factory viewing what is one of the oldest car manufacturer […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
The 82nd United Guilds’ Service: A celebration of history, fellowship, and tradition
On Friday 20th March 2026, the City of London came together for the 82nd United Guilds’ Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, an occasion that beautifully marries history, tradition, and the enduring spirit of the Livery Companies. For those attending, it […]
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Coachlines - March 2026
30.03.26 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
What you may not know about the City: The Old Bailey
The Central Criminal Court known famously as the Old Bailey is the Crown Court within the City of London. The Court specialises in serious crime, mostly murder and sadly nowadays usually involving knife crime. The street outside follows the route […]
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Coachlines - February 2026
27.02.26 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message February 2026
Dear fellow Coachmakers, February has been another busy, but fascinating month, and a productive one I am pleased to say. It started well as Zoë and I, with the Clerk and the Senior Warden, on 2nd February attended the annual […]
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Coachlines - February 2026
27.02.26 Freeman David Barzilay
A letter from the Deputy Editor, February 2026
It seems only yesterday that I was writing my last letter to you in December. Christmas seems a long while ago, we are now well into the New Year, and there has been a lot going on in the past […]
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Coachlines - February 2026
27.02.26 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
Clerk’s Notes February 2026
As you may have seen on the events page of the website the most wonderful and exclusive opportunity to see Bluebird K7 run again on Coniston Water is fast approaching. Based at Windermere Manor Hotel, the Coachmakers’ group will get […]
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Coachlines - February 2026
27.02.26 Assistant Graeme Hunt
In memory – Douglas Green 1933-2026
Douglas passed away recently and although he resigned from the Coachmakers in 2023 due to ill health, he was a regular supporter of the Company during the years he spent as a Liveryman. Assistant Graeme Hunt has offered this short […]
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Coachlines - February 2026
27.02.26 Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson KCB CBE
A tremendous opportunity for all Freemen
This month I make a special appeal to our cadre of Freemen, writes Membership Committee Chair Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson KCB CBE. Amongst our 436 fee-paying Coachmakers, we have 98 Freemen, who are not part of our under-35 cadre, but […]
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Coachlines - February 2026
27.02.26 Liveryman Andrew Blatherwick
Coachmakers present Arkwright Awards
Two Arkwright Awards sponsored by The Coachmakers were presented to the winners at events in Reading and Leeds attended by members of the Charity Committee. The Arkwright Awards are prestigious and highly sought-after awards to young people. Managed by The […]
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