Colin Gurley

Master 2023

Colin Gurley

On the 26th January I had the great honour and privilege of being installed as Master Loriner for the forthcoming year. I am delighted to be joined by Upper Warden Nicholas Bensted-Smith, and Under Warden John Morton.

I joined the Company in 2002 and the Court in 2014 since which time I have acted as Steward for the Ebony Horse Club, the United Kingdom Armed Forces Equestrian Association, the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery and have also chaired the Livery, Trade, and Finance Committees. 

In May this year I will have been married to Anne for 45 years. We have a son, Richard and daughter, Suzanne and I was proud to have the honour of admitting Suzanne as a Freeman of the Company as my first act as Master immediately following my installation. Anne and I are also blessed with two grandchildren Sophia and Kai.

Anne and I undoubtedly have a busy year ahead and can now look forward to representing the Loriners, supporting our charities and expanding the number and range of Loriner events.

Anne and I look forward to meeting as many Loriners as we possibly can at the many functions occurring during 2023. Meanwhile thank you for your continued support of our historic Company.

Masters Blog

Masters Introduction 2021
28 January 2021

Masters Introduction 2021

My speech from the Installation Zoom event

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My Christmas Message
6 January 2021

My Christmas Message

My hope and belief is that in the coming year things will improve and some form of normality will become a reality.

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Master’s Report – Summer 2020
1 July 2020

Master’s Report – Summer 2020

After the Court meeting in March – via zoom – I am not sure that any of us thought that three months later we would only now be seeing a slight relaxing of the lockdown rules. But this has been the case.

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