Dinners

Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers

The annual Automotive dinner of the Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers was held last night at Clothworkers' Hall. Mr Tony Edwards, Master, presided and Mr Paddy Hopkirk was the principal guest. The following bursaries and awards were presented during the evening: Mr Shyamal Kansara, the Motor Centenary Bursary Award 2018; Ms Eleanor Bacon, the Coachmaker Jaguar Land Rover STEM Scholarship for Women 2018; and Ms Emily Leese, the Motor Apprentice Award 2018.

Tax Advisers' Company

Dame Valerie Strachan was the principal guest speaker at the Budget Banquet of the Tax Advisers' Company held last night at Merchant Taylors' Hall. Mrs Morag Loader, Master, presided and Mr Paul Morton, Middle Warden, also spoke.