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| From: Peter Swindley | Posted: 13-12-2016 |
 | | Roger Mitchell |
| | Roger Mitchell, formerly of Knutsford ATE and then System X, passed away on 29th nov in Wythenshawe Hospital.
The funeral will take place at 1.30 monday 19th dec at Altrincham Crematorium and aferwards at the Cresta Court Altrincham. |
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| From: Stephen Corless | Posted: 6-12-2016 |
| | David Edwin Stopford |
| | I am sorry to say that this evening in the BMD section of the Manchester Evening News the death of the above, better known to us at East ATE and Deansgate ATE as Des was reported. I contacted the Funeral Director who confirmed his BT employment. Service and committal at Stockport Crematorium (Cyprus Chapel) on Friday 9th Dec at 15:00. Family flowers only please and donations if desired to The Alzheimer's Society. All enqs to Jonathan Alcock and Sons Ltd 0161 428 2097.
Steve Corless |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 18-11-2016 |
 | | Farewell Steve Blake |
| | Roy White contacted us with this sad news.
Steve started as one man installer at Radcliffe A.T.E.in the eighties and went on to become a coach at Pendleton he passed away suddenly on the 5th of November.
Steve's funeral will take place at:
Radcliffe Crematorium,
Cemetery Road
M26 4EU
Friday, 25th November, at 12.30 pm. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 18-11-2016 |
 | | BTMRstaff member seeks support for election to IET Board |
| | Neil Runciman Has asked us to canvas support for his election to the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) Board.
Neil wrote:-
Hi,
I wonder how many of you remember me I joined BT in 1966 as an Apprentice, a T2A then TO on the first floor Dial House from 1969 to 1979 and a AEE in Rutherford until 1982?
Following which the Region and then a national role until eventually leaving BT in 1998. I have been managing projects and programmes through my own company since 1998.
I have been a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) since 1977 and following the reorganisation of the governance of the IET decided to stand for election to the IET Board, subject to nomination and sufficient votes.
Many thanks
Neil Runciman
If you are a member of the IET and are interested in supporting Neil's application, he needs 10 nominations. Further information below. Please email completed nomination forms directly to Neil at neilruncimanproftel@btinternet.com
Neil's candidate statement (Microsoft Word DOCX)
Nomination form (editable PDF) |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 31-10-2016 |
 | | Farewell Ian Staley |
| | Ian Staley, formerly of Transmission Construction and more recently Transmission Planning on 5th Floor, Dial House, has tragically recently passed away following a short illness aged 53.
His funeral will take place at:
Radcliffe Crematorium,
Cemetery Road
M26 4EU
Tuesday, 8th November, at 2.30 pm.
Then afterwards at the Lord Clive pub,
Mersey Drive,
Whitefield,
M45 8LF |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 12-10-2016 |
 | | Shamaholics Xmas Doo |
| | For those who don't know. The Shamaholics meet at the Shambles Square Manchester at Sinclairs Oyster Bar for a few beers on the first Thursday of each month from lunchtime.
In addition to the Thursday meet up, they will also be heading to The Waterhouse, Princess St for a tipple or two on Thursday 15th December to get into the Christmas mood!
All are welcome. Retired old farts as well as ...er younger ones! |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 8-9-2016 |
| | Farewell Harry Kirk |
| | Laurence Capewell contacted us with this sad news.
Hi
Just to let you know that Harry Kirk has died at Wythenshawe hospital on 31st Aug, after battling prostrate cancer.
Harry worked at as a TO Altrincham Exchange manning the test desk taking customer faults. He became an expert in TXE4 and as a TOA assisted with the roll out of the units in The South Manchester area. Harry was also a POEU rep.
His knowledge of the TXE4 technology earned him his Level 1 post.
He was a man who always had a good sense of humour and integrity; he was also well respected by both staff and higher management.
Harry's funeral arrangements:-
The funeral will take place on Tuesday 13th September 2016 at 1.30pm.
Altrincham Crematorium,
Whitehouse Lane,
Dunham Massey,
Altrincham,
Cheshire.
WA14 5RH.
The Wake will be at the Axe and Cleaver,
School Lane,
Altrincham,
Cheshire.
WA14 4SE. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 11-9-2018 |
 | | Long distance appeal |
| |  Colleen Hull has contacted us from New Zealand. She is trying to trace anyone who knows or worked these two women.
The photo was taken in Highland House, possibly late 60's or early 70's. The girls worked in the sales department for Manchester North Area.
if you know the girls or worked with them please get in touch via our contacts page. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 6-8-2016 |
| | Farewell Roger Barfield |
| | Alan Farrell contacted us with this sad news.
It is regret that I have to inform you That Roger Died Tues 26 July in hospital.
I met Rodger in 62 when he was a Youth on Exchange Construction, in the Manchester area. On the area split, he went to the North area as C.O.W. He left BT around 1980 and worked abroad for a number of years then returned to the U.K about 1985.
Roger's funeral arrangements:
Friday 12th August at 10.40
Southern Cemetery
Barlow Moor Road,
Chorlton-cum-Hardy
M21 7GL
Followed by a get together at:
The Parrswood Hotel
356 Parrswood Rd
East Didsbury
M20 6JDR |
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| From: Paula Taylor | Posted: 28-6-2016 |
| | Eleanor Winter Higgins |
| | Eleanor Higgins death
From: Paula Taylor
Eleanor worked as a telephonist and I worked with her in Sales and Manchester Service Centre. It is very sad to know she has passed away. Anyone who would like to pay their respects to her please see the details published in the Manchester Evening News today.
HIGGINS ELEANOR : Obituary
*New today* Published in the Manchester Evening News on 28th June 2016
HIGGINS (ELEANOR WINTER) Passed away peacefully in hospital on the 15th June, after a long brave battle with chronic illness. Dear sister of Peter and Kathleen, and partner of Michael. Funeral service to be held at Agecroft Crematorium on Thursday 30th June at 10:20am. |
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