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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 20-2-2020 |
 | | Ted Officer 100th Birthday! |
| | Andy Hurley pointed out that Ted Officer, the exGM of North Area celebrates his 100th Birthday next week.
Congratulations Ted from all your friends and colleagues from around the North West. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-3-2020 |
 | | Farewell Alan Jones(No8) |
| | Joe Boulderstone-Salthouse contacted us about the sad news of Alan's death.
Alan Jones father-in-law of my brother, passed away from organ failure whilst in France. He had been in poor health for some time.
Funeral arrangemwnts have been complicated, sorry about the short notice.
Funeral details:
Thursday 12 March at 10:00am
The Rowan Chapel
Stockport Crematorium and Cemetery
Buxton Road
Heaviley
Stockport
SK2 6LS |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 18-2-2020 |
 | | 2020 Reunion announcement |
| |  This is what we have all been waiting for!
Our 6th Reunion will be:-
Thursday 19 March from 3:00(ish)
The Moon Under Water
Deansgate
Manchester
M3 2FN |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 10-2-2020 |
 | | Mark Dunning finally escapes! |
| |  Chris James gave us a heads up on Mark's escape.
Mark Dunning, one half of the 'Chuckle Brothers' has decided to call it a day.
Mark worked on Construction in Manchester before moving to the North East covering a similar job up there.
Mark started in 1999 and finished this January. He did spend time, don't laugh, working part time, hoping he could slip out without anyone noticing!
He will be at the next 'Shgamaholics' meeting which takes place on the first Thursday of each month at Sinclair's Oyster Bar.
Mark will be putting in an appearance to hopefully buy a round and meet up with his old colleagues in sunny Manchester before vanishing back up the A1 to put his feet up... again!
Please circulate this around to people who may wish to extract a beer from Mark!
Thursday 5th March from 12:00 ish
Sinclair's Oyster Bar
2 Cathedral Gates
Manchester
M3 1SW |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 24-1-2020 |
 | | Farewell Lance Middleton |
| |  John Coop contacted us regarding the sad news of Lance's Death.
Just letting you know that Lance Middleton died on Sunday 12th January age 100.
He had been in a care home for 2 years but died in MRI on the Sunday.
This date of the funeral has been shifted a couple of times but hopefully this is now set !!!
If things do change I will let you know.
Funeral arrangements:
Monday March 2nd at 12 noon
Southern Cemetery Crematorium
Barlow Moor Road
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Manchester
M21 7GL
The wake afterwards will be at
The Greater Manchester Police Club
Hough End Centre
Mauldeth Road West
M21 7SX
If the details change The notice will be updated with the new arrangements. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 4-2-2020 |
| | Farewell Alan Jones |
| |  Harry Bannister contacted us with the sad news of Al's Death.
One of my oldest pals, Al Jones, aka Scarf//AJ passed away on the 17th December after a long illness. Most will know him from his early days in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s spent in Dial House Carrier and his latter management days spent in the NOU in Manchester.
Alan and his family moved to Yorkshire after leaving BT, the funeral service will their home area.
Since his wife is unsure of how many will be attending and would like to provide sufficient refreshments for all, if you are thinking of attending I’d be grateful if you contacted me beforehand via the email address on my profile or alternatively via the contact page on the website.
If you have problems getting in touch, then just turn up anyway, I’m sure there will be enough for all.
Alan's funeral arrangements:
Monday February 3rd at 11.00am
Babworth Crematorium
Straight Mile
Babworth Rd
Retford
DN22 8FJ
Then onto:
Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Spa
Barnby Moor
Retford
DN22 8QS |
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| From: Mike Norris | Posted: 14-1-2020 |
| | Colin Chatterton’s finally leaving |
| |  After over 44 years dedicated service to BT, Colin is finally severing the unbiblical that has attached him to Dial//Irwell House for all those years. Colin is a former Stalwart of Pioneer, 3rd floor Dial and then moved with technology to be sat on his arse in Mr//Ace CP for many years. He will be doing the honourable thing and hoping to see many of his old friends and colleagues at his leaving “DO”.
Moon Under Water, Deansgate on Friday, January 31st from 2:00 pm onwards is the place to be and wish Colin All the Best for the future. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 6-1-2020 |
| | Farewell Mick Owens |
| |  Martin Jackson contacted us about the sad news of the death of Mick Owens.
Martin went on to say:-
I sadly have to inform you of the sudden passing of Mick Owens on the 20th Dec.
Mick started in 1970 in the Wigan area, he then moved to Manchester in the mid eighties on the Private Wire group, moving on to the night staff working around Manchester and Lancs Cumbria around 2005.
He will be very sadly missed.
Martin Jackson
I have now received information about donations in lieu of flowers for Mick.
Donations in memory of Mick can be made to the British Heart Foundation via the Just Giving page
Mick's justgiving page
Regards Martin.
Mick's funeral details:-
Tuesday 14th January at 3:00pm
Christ Church Pennington
1 Schofield Street
Pennington
Leigh
WN7 4HT
Then onto:
Howe Bridge Crematorium
Off Lovers Lane
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0PZ
Then afterwards:
Leigh Cricket Club
Beech Walk
Leigh
WN7 3LH |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 13-12-2019 |
 | | Jean please get in touch! |
| | Alfred Brown has asked me to post this message:-
Is there a Jean out there from North Manchester (or someone who knew a Jean or Shirley) who worked in Didsbury DQ and or Dial House who knew Shirley Lightbowne
Please could you get in touch with Graham BT MR staff. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 27-11-2019 |
 | | It's C*H*R*I*S*T*M*A*S! |
| |  Happy Christmas everyone!
Here's a a run down of the Xmas Doo's so far.
Not strictly a Christmas doo, but it happens in December anyway. Also available on the first Thursday of every month throughout the year!
Shamaholics meet up
Thursday 5th December from 12:00ish
Sinclair's Oyster Bar
Shambles Square
Cathedral Gates
Manchester
M3 1SW
Bill Heavey invites all and sundry to the NOU Old Fa**'s Christmas Doo!
NOU Old Fa**'s Doo
Tuesday 10th December from 12:00ish
The Vine Inn
42-44 Kennedy Street
Manchester
M2 4BQ
This is the real Sahmaholics Xmas doo!! Everyone welcome, usually a large turnout.
Shamaholics Xmas Doo
Wednesday 18th December from 12:00ish
The Waterhouse
67–71 Princess Street
Manchester
M2 4EG |
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