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Coachlines - November 2025
28.11.25 Assistant Sir Kevin Leeson
Membership Committee welcomes 11 new Coachmakers
Pictured above: The Master greets new members at the Aerospace Industry Dinner 2025 It is my pleasure to bring you news from the Membership Committee. At our September meeting we welcomed new volunteer Stuart Southgate, a recently sworn Freeman, onto […]
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Coachlines - November 2025
28.11.25 Freeman David Barzilay
Bluebird K7 – a Coachmakers’ success
Pictured from left: Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt, Carmen Immediate Past Master Leon Daniels OBE, Past Master Julian Leach, Honorary Assistant Richard Robinson, Dame Susan Langley DBE, Don Wales, Peter Hulme, Director of the Ruskin Museum Tracy Hodgson, Freeman David […]
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Coachlines - November 2025
28.11.25 Assistant Nick Lyford
The best of motoring past, present and future in Pall Mall
On Saturday 1st November 2025, the prestigious Pall Mall in Westminster, London, was closed to traffic and filled with a carefully curated display of 150 exceptional vehicles celebrating the very best of motoring past, present and future, on the eve […]
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Coachlines - November 2025
28.11.25 Liveryman Alastair Boyes
Shooting – save the date
With a busy game shooting season for many Coachmakers this year, the next Coachmakers’ shooting event will be held at Honesberie Shooting School, Warwickshire, on Saturday 28th March 2026. We will meet for breakfast at 10am at the shooting school, […]
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Coachlines - November 2025
28.11.25 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
An insight into the City Livery Club
Members may be aware that for the forthcoming Christmas Carol Service at St James Garlickhythe, the Clerk has organised a follow-on Christmas supper at the nearby Little Ship Club. You may also be aware of The City Livery Club which […]
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Coachlines - November 2025
28.11.25 Honorary Assistant David Barrett
The ‘Presentation of Addresses’ ceremony
Pictured above: Typical presentation delegation in gown and badges, with a magnificent artwork backdrop The City of London maintains the tradition of numerous regular ceremonies, some well-known and some more obscure. Perhaps the annual ceremony that does not attract general […]
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Coachlines - October 2025
31.10.25 The Master Richard Charlesworth MVO
Master’s message October 2025
Hello fellow Coachmakers, I have had a busy but fascinating first two months in my year as your Master, enjoying meeting some of our hard working committees, participating in some of the ancient City traditions, attending a STEM day at […]
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Coachlines - October 2025
31.10.25 Freeman David Barzilay
A letter from the Deputy Editor – October 2025
Pictured above: Bluebird K7 on the back of the Steeles’ truck that will carry her in the show, photograph by Asadour Guzelian As I write this, I am sitting at my desk surrounded by movement orders, media requests, lists of […]
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Coachlines - October 2025
31.10.25 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
Clerk’s notes – October 2025
National Aviation Month: Celebrating the skies and the UK’s role in aviation history Every November, National Aviation Month takes flight as a celebration of the achievements, innovations, and cultural impact of aviation across the globe. While the observance is most […]
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Coachlines - October 2025
31.10.25 The Clerk Lt Col Craig Hallatt
In memory – John Retter (1952-2025)
Liveryman John Retter sadly passed away on 29th September 2025. John was proposed by PM Stephen Hammerton and seconded by PM Martin Payne. He had a long fight against illness but his passing was peaceful and his family were by his side. […]
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Coachlines - October 2025
31.10.25 Liveryman Mark Rogers
An update from the Aerospace Awards Committee
There is no ’I’ in team; however, there is one in Neil. Neil Sheath, our Aerospace Awards Chairman with more than 13 years of dedicated service, distinguished leadership, and a strong commitment to STEM education, has played a pivotal role […]
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Coachlines - October 2025
31.10.25 Assistant Lyn Litchfield
New at-a-glance events page
Take a look at our new events page with an easy at-a-glance layout.
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