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| From: Alan Barker | Posted: 22-10-2026 |
 | | Sad news Peter Hicks |
| |  It is with great sadness that Peter Hicks passed away on Sat 17th Oct 2026. He was diagnosed with Mesothelioma at the end of Aug. It was a sudden shock to his family and friends that he passed away so quickly.
I first met Peter in Telephone House in the early 70's on Planning and Estimating. His role was on Exchange Planning. We were based on the infamous 6th Floor. Infamous, because of the annual Xmas Parties that were celebrated there. Peter was one of main organisers, and it went on for several years until it got banned! it was good, while it lasted
We drifted apart, workwise, when he moved to Sales in the early 80's and stayed there until his retirement in the mid 90's. We kept in touch over the years, with our get togethers in Manchester. Meeting up with numerous similar groups around town and there are many!.
I will put the funeral details here when they are available.
Thanks
Alan Barker |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 18-10-2026 |
 | | Trying to contact Mike Farrington |
| | John Anderson is trying to contact Mike Farrington
Hi. I'm trying to contact Mike Farrington.
He was at Openshaw tech when I was in about 1972.
I was wondering if anyone knows him.
Thanks.
John Anderson
If anyone has any details for Mike post the them onto our Contact page or email John directly, his email is on our website. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 17-10-2026 |
 | | Farewell Peter Hinks |
| |  Gordon Moss informed us of the sad news of Peter's death.
Peter joined BT as a Y3YC.
Peter worked on Construction in the centre of Manchester Centre.
After his marriage he emigrated to Johannesburg working on long distance coms control.
On retirement he moved Trafalgar, Kwa Zulu, Natel, South Africa
Peter passed away earlier this month. |
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| From: Andrea Rogers | Posted: 3-9-2026 |
| | Passing of Jason Gledhill |
| |  It is with great sadness to share the news of Jason Gledhill
who sadly passed away on Thursday 13th August 2026.
This was due to a tragic accident at his workplace.
He no longer worked for Bt, he left quite a few
Years. He last worked on 8th Floor in Diial House in Manchester
alongside the SDH Team.
His funeral details are as follows:-
Friday 11th September at 11.15am
The Cypress
Stockport Crematorium
Afterwards at Denton St Lawrence’s Cricket Club
Family flowers only.
Donations TBC |
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| From: Derek Fox | Posted: 12-8-2026 |
| | Passing of Trevor Lawton |
| |  It is with great sadness to inform you of the passing of Trevor Lawton. Trevor worked on the external network for all of his BT career 40+ years most of the time as a faults-man jointer in the Manchester South area Macclesfield area. Please find details below of the funeral arrangements Regards Derek Fox
Peacefully passed away on Friday 31st July 2026 at Prestbury House Care Home, Trevor aged 84 years of Macclesfield. The dearly loved Husband of the late Glenise, a much-loved Father of Jonathan, Julie and the late Richard, loving Father-In-Law of Sue and Caroline, cherished Grandad of Liam, Hannah, James, Sam, Tom and Joel, treasured Great Grandad of Izzy, Grace, Lily, Patsy and Zara. He will be sadly missed and most fondly remembered by all his loving family and friends. The Funeral Service and Committal will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium on Tuesday 25th August at 2.00 p.m. Flowers or if desired donations may be sent for the East Cheshire Hospice.
Photo supplied by Jeff Horsfall. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 16-7-2026 |
 | | Brian Bailey RIP |
| |  Jim Perkins contacted us with the sad news of Brian's passing.
I’m sorry to be the bearer of sad news and you may already have heard from Brian Bailey’s niece, Ashley, if you’re on her list, but she has just called me to say that he sadly passed away after being diagnosed with MND, around 8.30 on Saturday 4th Jul.
They were with him last night and he’d decided to stay at home, rather than to attend a hospice, so they think he passed in his sleep.
I’ve asked her to let me know of the service details when they’re available and said I’ll pass them on for you to share with other BT members, if that’s okay.
It’ll be at Macclesfield crematorium, as those were his wishes.
Jim Perkinz
Brian worked for many years in Dial House doing various jobs. He worked on Private Wires - PW's and Various Maintenance Staffs throughout is time there.
He was well known for collecting scrap materials from around the building to recycle them for his own projects. He was one of a kind and a great bloke.
Ashley's email about Brian's funeral:-
The details for Brian’s funeral on Wednesday 22nd July are as follows:
If you would like to follow the funeral procession, please meet at Carlton Road at 10:30am. The procession will include some classic Minis, which we know Brian would have loved.
The funeral service will take place at Macclesfield Crematorium at 11:30am. If you’re meeting us there, please allow plenty of time to park and be seated before the service begins.
Afterwards, everyone is warmly invited to join us for the wake at The Legh Arms,Adlington, where a carvery will be served—at Brian’s request, as a traditional roast was one of his favourite meals.
For anyone who is unable to attend in person, a live video link will be available. Please let us know if you would like the joining details.
Family flowers only, please. If you wish to make a donation in Brian’s memory, donations to the Motor Neurone Disease Association can be made via cash envelopes available at the crematorium or through the association’s online donation link.
Finally, please dress in whatever feels most comfortable to you—whether that’s smart attire or simply jeans, just as Brian would have done.
We look forward to celebrating Brian’s life together and thank you all for your love and support during this difficult time.
Ashley
Funeral arrangements, update from Marsha:-
Wednesday 22nd July at 11.30am
Macclesfield Crematorium
Prestbury Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BU
Live link: www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view
Link PIN: 657-5825
Then onto
The Leigh Arms
London Road
Adlington
Macclesfield
SK10 4NA
At this venue please make sure you enter your vehicle registration on the tablet. Failure to do so will result in a PARKING FINE of £100 |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 19-6-2026 |
| | Farewell Terry Gaskill |
| |  Phil Cumberworth contacted us with the sad news of Terry's death.
Terry Gaskill aka Terry-dactyl passed away on the 30th May at the age of 92. Although a lifetime friend of my parents I knew him from working together in the 70's at Droylsden Telephone Exchange.
He then got an enviable transfer to Saddleworth and was in his element because it was just 2 miles from his home in Mossley and he could cycle everyday.
He was a story teller, had a new joke every day and did Tom and Jerry impressions whilst running around equipment racks.........happy days.
My lasting memory is trapping my GPO overcoat in his car door and being dragged down the street.
He was preceded by his wife Margaret and leaves behind Jenny and Richard.
Thanks,
Phil Cumberworth.
Funeral details:
Thursday 12:15pm 25th June
St.John's Church
Carrhill Road
Roughtown Mossley
OL5 0SA |
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| From: Dave Jefferson | Posted: 18-6-2026 |
 | | Farewell Jack Smethurst |
| |  Jack's daughter has been in touch to say that Jack passed away on the 10th of June aged 98.
Jack worked in Dial House, Broughton, Radcliffe and Bury exchanges.
Funeral details
Friday 3 July 11:30
Radcliffe Crematorium
Cemetery Road - access via Greenbank Rd
Radcliffe
Bury
M26 4EU
Afterwards at
The Red Hall Hotel
Manchester Rd
Walmersley
Bury
BL9 5NA
01706 822476
Photo courtesy: The Official Telecommunications Heritage Group - Facebook |
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| From: Howard Taylor | Posted: 13-6-2026 |
| | John Mottram -some good news! |
| | Not sure if anyone will remember John. Diminutive in stature but huge in personality.
Worked at Manchester G on transmission bin the 1970s before moving to CEGB as radio technician.
Today he has been awarded an MBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for his volunteering for over 50 years with both Mountain and Cave Rescue.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2dn97w3mvo |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 28-4-2026 |
| | Farewell Tom Higgins |
| |  Chris Bates let us know about the passing of Tom.
I have just received the following from Tom’s son Paul.
Tom was on Exchange construction for many years until early 1990s when he transferred to Electric Lighting and Power on Manchester South Area.
Really sorry to have to share this news over an email but my dad passed away in his sleep on the 4th April.
Paul.
Tom's funeral arrangements:
Wednesday 6th May at 2:00pm
Hatherlow United Reformed Church
23 Hatherlow
Romiley
Stockport
SK6 3DR
Then at 3:00pm
A service at Stockport Crematorium
Cypress Chapel
Buxton Road
Stockport
SK2 6LS
There is a celebration of Tom's life from 2:30pm to 8:30pm
St Marks Cricket Club
Dark Lane Please use Osborne Street entrance only
Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2BE |
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