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| From: Derek Atherton | Posted: 27-4-2016 |
 | | Derek Atherton has left the building. |
| | Derek Atherton (The Rates Man)has finally thrown in the towel and retired from BT. Derek started as an apprentice in 1971 and in his early years worked in Dial House on Trunk Test; FDM Transmission and PW maintenance. He then embarked on Remote access test systems and became the undisputed king of 'RATES' along with Ernie Dodd. Alas all good things must come to an end. Derek would like to invite all his friends and colleagues to his leaving 'Doo' at the HARE and HOUNDS, Shudehill, Manchester on Friday 6th May anytime after 3pm. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 26-4-2016 |
 | | Graham Whiteside Escapes! |
| | After nearly 43 years I have finally escaped the evil clutches of BT!
My final day is Friday 29th April. It will no doubt be a strange day when I finally walk out of Dial House for the last time. Most of my working life has been spent in there. If you work in city centre Manchester it pulls you in like a magnet, and it's very difficult to get out again!
But I've finally done it!
I'm looking forward to taking life easy and seeing the sunshine during the day. The last few windows in Dial House were blocked off in the 1990's!
But I digress.
Anyone wising to partake in some light refreshment?
I will be in:-
The Egerton Arms
2 Gore St (off Chapel St)
Salford.
M3 5FP
Wednesday 18th May, from 12:00.
See you there if you can make it. |
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| From: Richard Poole | Posted: 25-4-2016 |
 | | Richard Poole is hanging up his armature bender |
| | After nearly 47 years working for the company. I have decided to hang up my armature bender, 81’s, crossbar finger adjuster, system x shelf shims, Time slot 16 tester and wide band planners synthetics list. I will be at the Arden Arms Millgate, Stockport. SK1 2LX on Friday 6th May from 4.00pm for a farewell drink.
Alan Bateman a fellow planner is also riding off into the sunset and welcomes along his friends and colleagues to the do. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 20-4-2016 |
| | Dave Jackson is retiring |
| | Dave who now works for Telefonica used to work in Dial House on Private Wires as the TOA in the 80's
Dave will be in the Ape And Apple on John Danton St Manchester around 4:00-4:30 on Tuesday 17th May for a farewell drink. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 4-4-2016 |
 | | Thanks from Michelle and Paul Cavanagh |
| | Michelle Cavanagh contacted us with these kind words regarding father's funeral.
On behalf of my brother, Paul, and myself, please pass our thanks to everyone who attended my dad's funeral on the 29th March. He had a lovely send-off and Paul and I were touched by how many of his friends came to say a last goodbye.
Thanks again,
Michelle Cavanagh |
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| From: David Richardson | Posted: 24-3-2016 |
| | Farewell to Tom Jardine |
| | It is with great sadness that I report the death of Tom Jardine.
Tom worked as a T.O. for many years on radio/tv maintenance at Heaton Park Radio Station. He later moved into management within BT
before retiring.
His funeral will be held next Friday, the 1st April, at Hollinwood Crematorium (known as Oldham Crem) at 11.30 am. All are welcome to attend.
Dave Richardson |
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| From: Roger Curran | Posted: 22-3-2016 |
 | | Farewell Alan Cavanagh funeral arrangements |
| | The funeral will be held at
East Lancashire Crematorium
Cemetery Road
Radcliffe,
Greater Manchester
M26 4EU
at 10:30 Tuesday 29th March |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 15-3-2016 |
 | | Anyone know about Cliff Price? |
| | This popped in on our contacts page from an Ex East RSC person!
Today I bumped into Ray Shepley who informed me that he had heard from Malc Crawford also ex East RSC of the demise of Cliff Price.
Cliff lived for many years on Crab Ln Blackley next door to the Flying Horse, before moving to Swinton a few years ago after which we lost touch.
Can anyone verify the report of Cliff's death? |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 15-3-2016 |
 | | Farewell Bill Cullen |
| | Steve Dunn contacted us with this sad news.
It is with great sadness that I must report to you the Death of my friend and former colleague Bill Cullen.
Bill died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on 29 February,
Bill worked predominantly as a Telex engineer in Manchester Central and latterly on Telecom Red, he was also a well known union official in the POEU MCI branch.
Bill's Funeral will take place:
St John The Baptist Church,
Owen Fold
Lees,
Oldham
OL4 3DJ
Thursday 17th March at 11.00 am
Family flowers only, Donations to the church
Bill is to be buried after service at the church.
The church has a very small car park, and is likely to be full.
Thanks to Alan Farrell for this link to the Oldham Chronicle with an article about Bill. |
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| From: Graham Whiteside | Posted: 13-3-2016 |
| | Farewell Alan Cavanagh |
| | John Ashworth contacted us with this sad news.
Sorry to inform you that Alan Cavanagh had a heart attack and died on Thursday 10th March. Could you inform everyone please.
Hope to get some more details later. |
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