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An essay prize supported by the Medical Physics Group offering a £1,000 reward and a gold medal.
The deadline for submissions is 23.59 on Friday 31 July 2026.
Past Master, Martyn Wheatley, in association with his brother Stephen of the RNLI, organized an interesting and enjoyable visit, for twenty-one SIM members on Saturday 27 June, to the RNLI’s Tower Lifeboat Station.
This dynamic floating workplace is manned, by dedicated and well-trained individuals, who when the call comes in, can be up and away in seconds, aboard their 900bhp E-Class boats to save lives, at speeds of up to 50mph across the water.
The SIM group were welcomed aboard the floating station by Stephen and told all about the remarkable history of the RNLI, plus the amazing statistics regarding lives saved and rescues made along the Thames. We learnt that the station is coming up for 25 years on the Thames, in which time they have responded to over 12,000 ‘Shouts’ and saved nearly 400 lives.
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The Summer Science Exhibition is a free showcase of cutting-edge science. Registration is now open.
The Summer Science Exhibition is a free annual showcase of some of the cutting-edge science and technology in the UK, suitable for all ages. Meet the scientists, discover the exciting research and technology they work on and have fun with engaging interactive activities.
Book now using the link below for PRIORITY ENTRY.
Booking is free and allows priority entry during your chosen 30 minute entry time slot. We kindly ask that you book only the entry time slot you intend to visit, to allow fair access for all attendees. If you arrive after your time slot, you will need to claim a new ticket from the box office, subject to availability.
Please note – some entry slots are now fully booked. For entry slots where priority tickets are now fully booked, walk-up tickets will be available, subject to building capacity. Please be aware you may need to queue for entry.
All under 16’s need to be accompanied by an adult.
Due to limited capacity, booking is required for the following:
School/college groups should book their visit through the dedicated page.
For opening times and to plan your visit, find more information at royalsociety.org/summer.
Please email exhibition@royalsociety.org with any questions.
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The Admiral of the Port Challenge Race is a historic 2-nautical-mile traditional rowing event on the River Thames. Organized by the Thames Traditional Rowing Association, the competition features traditional four-oared Watermen’s cutters and skerries representing City Livery Companies and other river organizations. The course of this race is from HQS Wellington to the Westminster Boating Base, Pimlico, a distance of two nautical miles (although somewhat questioned by those rowing). Boats then continue upstream and disembark at Chelsea Harbour Pier.
Those representing the Company took to the water in the Gordon Hall Cutter, with the Livery Flag billowing from the stern the team set off at a cracking pace. As the race came to its closing moments Gordon Hall was tied neck and neck for second place with Vittoria from the London Port Health Authority. Alas Vittoria gained a surprising lead, and Gordon Hall was narrowly pipped to the post coming in third which is a fantastic achievement! taking immense endurance, grit, and hours of hard work.
The Master wishes congratulations to those that took part on a great result!
Full results and pictures from the event can be viewed below.
On Saturday 6th June a group of members and guests were delighted to attend the Colonel’s Review of Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade. Although the weather was slightly wet (think downpour in places) it did nothing to dampen the spirt of those in attendance. After the parade the group moved to the Royal Horse Guards hotel for a reception and a splendid lunch.
(Picture Credits: John Canning and Rebecca Tanderyd)
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Rev Tosin Oladipo has served as Chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury since July 2021, leading the Archbishop’s priority of Prayer and the Religious Life, particularly through Prayer Missions and oversight of the Community of St Anselm – a praying community of young people based at Lambeth Palace from around the Anglican Communion.
Among his responsibilities, he organises the three daily services held in the Lambeth Palace chapels and offers pastoral care to those who live, work, and visit the Palace. As Chaplain he supports the Archbishop in their public ministry, across the Church of England and the Anglican Communion, and in private prayer. These responsibilities have given him a wide perspective on the breadth of worshipping traditions within the church and a deep commitment to shaping prayerful, Christ‑centred communities.
Before this, Tosin was part of the Leadership Team at SAINT, a resource church in East London, where he led the parish of St Mary’s Leyton. He oversaw outreach, prayer, and the development of interns and ordinands, helping to grow young leaders and strengthen the life of the church. He brings a creative and collaborative approach to ministry, with a keen interest in how tradition, imagination, and innovation can work together to help people flourish.
Earlier in his career, Tosin spent fifteen years in digital and video technology start‑ups across London, experience that has shaped his openness to new ideas and his enthusiasm for exploring fresh possibilities for mission. He is married to Angela, a mental health professional, and enjoys running, sport, world cinema, and coffee. He is a supporter of Leicester Football Club, which is the city in which he spent his teenage years.
He and Angela are very much looking forward to joining St Margaret’s Lothbury, getting to know the community, and serving together as the church continues to grow in worship, welcome, and joyful faith.
Tosin says:
“I am really looking forward to joining St Margaret’s Lothbury and getting to know the community. It is a privilege to step into a place shaped by many decades of faithful prayer and worship, and I am grateful to be joining this story. I am excited to discover more of what makes St Margaret’s and the City unique, and to see what God has in store for us as we walk and work together in the months and years ahead.”
