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Dr Sam White – Engineering Magazine Article

Young Freeman Dr Sam White, is featured in the June issue of Engineering Magazine.

His article (which can be viewed via the link below) describes the development of a remote, robotic welding and inspection system that can work in nuclear waste areas where the radiation dose is too high for humans to contemplate.

https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=6c5d466b-e503-4038-97cb-fcd68b5a30ed&pnum=30 .

Kenneth Walton Apprentice Award

The inaugural Kenneth Walton Apprentice Award for the Best Apprentice Report was presented to Saakshi Bhat by Stuart Walton (son of Kenneth).
This award will now be presented annually at the Education Trust Supper each March.  (Pictured L to R Saakshi Bhat, Stuart Walton (son of Kenneth), and Alex Walton (grandson of Kenneth).

SIM at the Honourable Artillery Company

The Master and Pauline were delighted to represent the Company at Armoury House for the Light Cavalry Summer Dinner on Saturday 12 July. 
During the evening the Officer Commanding (OC) Lieutenant Colonel Martin King HAC VR thanked the Master and Members of the Company for their support with the Light Cavalry sponsorship scheme.  The OC then presented the Master with a unit plaque for display in the hall (pictured with the Charity Secretary).
Oxford Hub Meeting

Oxford Hub meeting

Past Master John Caunt organised the latest Oxford Hub meeting yesterday evening (10 July 2025) at the Rose & Crown on North Parade. ThE Master joined the group for some lively conversation and a very nice supper.

College of Arms

College of Arms visit

Photo: Thomas Johnston, Rouge Croix Pursuivant, in the Earl Marshal’s Court at the College of Arms

On 1st July, a group of WCSIM members and guests had the rare opportunity to explore the College of Arms, hosted by Thomas Johnston, Rouge Crois Pursuivant, and William Hunt, erstwhile Windsor Herald.

Tudor Pull 2025

On Sunday 25 May 2025 – SIM members took part in the Tudor Pull. Photos in no particular order but you might like to note the black WCSIM polo shirt being trialled as sailing/sports wear.

Thanks to Bargemaster Simon Hall for organising the team and Liveryman Phil Hewer for organising the polo shirts and photos.

 

 

 

 

Pauline and Jim Webster at Buckingham Palace Garden Party

SIM at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party

The Master and Pauline were delighted to represent our Company at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party earlier this week. The Livery movement generally was very well represented. During the afternoon they had the privilege of being presented to the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester.

The Livery at Buckingham Palace Garden Party May 2025
The Livery at Buckingham Palace Garden Party May 2025

Master’s Wiltshire Weekend

The Master’s Weekend took place in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire in very nice late Spring weather. As well as some splendid dining, and some dancing on Saturday night, there were visits to the Great Western Railway STEAM museum, the REME museum at MOD Lynham and the fine Roman town of Cirencester where the Civic Society provided guides for a Town walk.

For those wondering – the weekend is open to all. Look out for next years weekend around the same time of year in Birmingham.