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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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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 14-6-2016 |
 | | Farewell John Faulkner |
| | Peter Falkner contacted us with the sad news that his Dad has passed away.
I’m saddened to notify you of the death of my father John Faulkner
He originally worked in Dial House Manchester (Started October 1939)
TOA at Pendleton for many years, finally Irlam ATE before retiring in January 1988.
Sadly following a fall, Dad died on Saturday 4th June 2016 in Salford Royal Hospital age 93.
A service of remembrance and celebration will be held:-
Monday 27th June 2016 at 10am
St Marks Church,
Worsley.
M28 2WH
Followed by a committal at 11am
716 Liverpool Road,
Eccles,
Salford.
M30 7LW
The family extend a warm welcome to all colleagues and friends to attend either service, followed by a buffet lunch at 12 o'clock.
Winton Cricket Club,
Alder Forest Avenue,
Winton
M30 8JL
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 8-6-2016 |
| | Farewell Dave Benson |
| | Mike Ku passed on this sad news.
Dave Benson's son Colin, advised me the other day that Dave passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Despite his Parkinson's he was still active and it was only on the Tuesday afternoon that he was walking around the garden with Colin, sat in the sun and discussing the world.
Dave's funeral arrangements:-
Thursday 23rd June at 3.15pm
The Rowan Chapel
Stockport Crematorium
Buxton Road
Heaviley
Stockport
SK2 6LS |
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| From: Allan Brown | Posted: 6-5-2016 |
 | | JOHN GRUNDY |
| | I very sorry to have to tell you of the sad passing away of my
closest and dearest pal John.
He died in Hospital on Friday 29th April at 2.10pm after problems
with a bone marrow transplant.
Paul his son has asked me to pass onto you the following funeral
arrangements.
His funeral will take place on FRIDAY 13TH MAY 2016 AT 1.00PM.
AT ST PETERS Church , BELMONT BOLTON
and later at OVERDALE CREM AT 2.30 PM .
If you require further information please contact me
ALLAN BROWN ON 01942 883369.OR
e-Mail me on alan.brown340@btinternet.com |
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