Welcome new Liverymen

At the Automotive Dinner at Drapers’ Hall in March we welcomed five new members who were clothed in the Livery.

Dr Sir Andrew Parmley

Alderman Dr Sir Andrew Parmley

Alderman Dr Sir Andrew Parmley has been a great friend of the Coachmakers for many years and the Court was delighted that he accepted its recent invitation to join the Company as a Honorary Liveryman. Sir Andrew is a musician and educationalist by profession and is originally from Blackpool. He has worked around the City of London for many years and served as Lord Mayor in 2016/17. He is currently Master Vintner and is married to Lady Wendy who this year is also the Master Information Technologist. Having said all that, many Coachmakers will perhaps know Sir Andrew best for his organ playing skills at St James Garlickhythe in support of our annual carol service.

Roger Woodbridge

Roger Woodbridge

Roger Woodbridge is a retired banker who spent a number of years working in Africa but who now lives in Hampshire with his wife Karen. He is an enthusiastic classic car racer and is a member of several motoring clubs; he also maintains an interest in a wide variety of other sports. Keen to contribute to the Coachmakers’ activities, Roger has also joined the Livery Committee to help organise the Company’s extramural activities.

Simon Gurney

Simon Gurney

Simon Gurney lives with his wife Lynne in Worplesdon, Surrey. He is a Charted Accountant and was a director of Cloud Computing Centre Ltd. Now retired, Simon has the opportunity to pursue his interests in motor sport and classic cars, with a stable including an XK150 and an E-Type. Simon is a well-known Morgan racer and regularly competes. As a member of Worplesdon Golf Club he also manages to fit in a round of golf every now and again.

William and Catherine Malone

William Malone

William Malone hails from Marden in Kent where he lives with his wife Catherine and is proprietor of Meridian Motors. His interests include carriage driving and restoration and he collects horse drawn carriages. He also supports the Carriage Foundation and other charitable interests include Help for Heroes and Driving for the Disabled.

Philip Maskell

Philip Maskell

Philip Maskell and his wife Cheryl live in Offham, Kent. Philip, educated in Sydney Australia, was chairman and founder of the Essex Auto Group. Now retired, he has more time for his interests which include golf, travel and dog walking. He also enjoys cricket and is a supporter of The Lords Taverners charity.