Maria Watkins was a very active Liveryman in the 1980-90’s and a keen supporter of Apprentices. She died in 2010 and you might like to read the following written about her in 2019 under the heading Magnificent Women (in Engineering). She also features on Wikipedia as herself and on the page for History of Women in Engineering.
https://www.magnificentwomen.co.uk/engineer-of-the-week/82-maria-watkins
The Manchester SIM hub met for their regular meeting at the Wharf Pub in Manchester on June 17th. Numbers were a little low due to holidays and unforseen work committments. However, as always, an array of interesting topics were discussed, spanning cybersecurity to space exploration. We are looking forward to meeting again on Thursday August 1st.
Sam White
Freeman Mason Adshead has been involved in collaborative research between the University of Manchester and the University of Melbourne to create the world’s purest silicon for use in future quantum technologies.
The WCSIM enjoyed a great day out at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, organised by the Manchester SIM Hub, on Saturday 13th April 2024.
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Here is our new Honorary Almoner, Liveryman Sue John who has taken over after the retirement of Diane Howse.
Saturday 16 March 2024
Past Master, Martyn Wheatley, and his wife Valerie organized another fun and fascinating history walk for SIM members.
The Manchester SIM Hub met, for a regular meeting at the Wharf Pub, on Tuesday 12th March, with a total of 5 attendees gathering for the meal.
Liveryman Alan Budge asks for your support for a City Priest who is running in the London Marathon – 21st April – in support of his brother who tragically died last year of Bowel Cancer, just a few months after being diagnosed. Full details of this request can be found here and are summarised below. To sponsor Josh go here.
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By popular request, on Thursday 22 February 2024, the WCSIM held another fun, on-line tasting, in association with LoveCheese from York.
As Master of the Water Conservators I had the great pleasure to be invited to the Court Dinner of the Scientific Instrument Makers along with the Master Farmer and the Master Mariner (Master Water Conservator, Scientific Instrument Maker and Mariner above). I was warmly welcomed by members of the Company and we had fascinating discussions on the monitoring of water quality in rivers and the discharges from sewage works, farming and industry. We also discussed the management of data and communications with the public.
Read More “January Court Dinner – Report from Master Water Conservator”
