Our news

Obituary – Liveryman Barrie Lloyd Reece 25/5/1938 to 6/7/2024

by WCSIM Web Editor03/08/202403/08/2024

Barrie was born in 1938, at Cardiff General Hospital, where he was the first child, ever born there, by Caesarean.

Remembering Past Liverymen – Maria Watkins

by WCSIM Web Editor17/07/202410/03/2025

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

Manchester SIM Hub

by WCSIM Web Editor01/07/202402/01/2025

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 unforeseen work commitments. 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

UK University Creates World’s Purest Silicon

by WCSIM Web Editor29/05/202429/05/2024

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.

Jodrell Bank Trip organised by the Manchester Hub

by WCSIM Web Editor18/04/202418/04/2024

The WCSIM enjoyed a great day out at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, organised by the Manchester SIM Hub, on Saturday 13th April 2024.

New Honorary Almoner

by WCSIM Web Editor08/04/202418/04/2024

Here is our new Honorary Almoner, Liveryman Sue John who has taken over after the retirement of Diane Howse.

SIM History Walk – Following The Regents Canal

by WCSIM Web Editor21/03/2024

Saturday 16 March 2024

Past Master, Martyn Wheatley, and his wife Valerie organized another fun and fascinating history walk for SIM members.

Manchester Hub meeting

by WCSIM Web Editor20/03/202420/03/2024

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.

Support for City Priest running the London Marathon

by WCSIM Web Editor07/03/202403/04/2024

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.

Port & Cheese Tasting

by WCSIM Web Editor28/02/202428/02/2024

By popular request, on Thursday 22 February 2024, the WCSIM held another fun, on-line tasting, in association with LoveCheese from York.