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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 Past Master Michael Kimber
Coachmakers present Carriage Driving award 2021
Pictured above: The Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey presents the Carriage Driving Award to John Richards OBE with the Immediate Past Master, Richard Charlesworth On a bright sunny day in July, 13 Coachmakers and numerous friends gathered at Smith’s Lawn for […]
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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 The Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey
The Master Coachmaker takes luncheon with the Wheelwrights
Pictured above: Joint Coachmakers’ apprentice and new Wheelwright Journey Man Tom Carroll with the Master Coachmaker On a bright sunny summer’s day, I was delighted to join the Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights as guest of the Master David Mortlock aboard […]
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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 Liveryman Lyn Litchfield
Sporting club news and events – August 2021
Golfing news: Insurers take Prince Arthur Cup 2021 This year’s Inter Livery Golf Tournament was played at Walton Heath Golf Club on Friday 20th August 2021 when 39 Livery Companies vied for the magnificent Prince Arthur Trophy, writes Liveryman Martin […]
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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 Liveryman Richard Pugh
Liverymen visit Bicester Heritage
Pictured above: Coachmakers listen intently to a student from Heritage Skills Academy On a hot 22nd July, The Master, Coachmakers, and guests made their way to The Heritage Skills Academy at the impressive Bicester Heritage. The site was once home […]
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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 The Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey
HM The Queen presents sashes to winners at the British Driving Society’s annual show
Pictured above: Winners of the BDS Concours d’Elegance class I was delighted and honoured to be asked by the British Driving Society (BDS) to judge the prestigious Concours d’Elegance competition in the afternoon of the annual BDS show, writes The […]
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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 Liveryman Ian Forbes
Coachmakers motor to Royal Automobile Club Midsummer Drive-In
On a rather overcast afternoon (but thankfully a clear evening) members of the Royal Automobile Club and invited guests converged on Woodcote Park clubhouse for an evening of great conversation, interesting cars and dinner, writes Liveryman Ian Forbes. Coachmakers were […]
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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 Liveryman Simon Diffey
Consort’s Corner
Pictured above: Johanne Moss receives her award from Rt Hon The Lord Mayor William Russell escorted by Liveryman Simon Diffey Mansion House Luncheon with the Lady Mayoress In July, I was delighted and honoured to be invited to a private Consorts’ Luncheon […]
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Coachlines - August 2021
24.08.21 The Clerk
Charity fundraising grand total
The grand total raised for the Coachmakers’ Charitable Fund from this Livery Year 2020-2021 stands at £18,878.50. Thank you for your generous donations.
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Coachlines - July 2021
09.07.21 The Master Sarah Jane Adams-Diffey
Master’s message July 2021
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Coachlines - July 2021
09.07.21 The Clerk
Clerk’s notes July 2021
One of my big books of nautical nonsense tells me that on 9th July 1912, Parliamentarians led by Prime Minister Asquith and First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, inspected the fleet at Spithead. As reported by the Evening Post […]
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Coachlines - July 2021
09.07.21 Freeman Mark Gleeson
Coachmakers inspire at the London Careers Festival
The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers was delighted to support the London Careers Festival in June. The festival is an annual event that seeks to connect 11-18 year-olds with the world of employment; to fuel their imaginations, […]
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Coachlines - July 2021
09.07.21 Membership Committee
Position vacant: Could you become more involved with your Livery Company?
Whether you have just joined or have been a member for some time, have you considered becoming an active participant? As a member of our vibrant Company there are numerous opportunities for you to become more involved. So why not […]
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