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WINTER 2017
Retired
Employees’
News
CENTENARIES HOSPITAL STORY PREMIUM BONDS
One reader and two The Chelsea and Were you part of a
John Laing churches Westminster Hospital John Laing Premium
marking 100 years. 25 years later on. Bonds syndicate?
CONTENTS
MAIN NEWS
CONTENTS
Times they are a changing...
Company news 3-4
Stories from John Laing Group plc. QUITE a few people have said to me that they are not at all
Charitable Trust news 5 fond of the new £1 coins. I suppose that - as a society - many
Some of the good causes receiving funding. are naturally opposed to change.
Team Spirit Past 6-9
News from 25 and 50 years ago.
Seriously though, I have absolutely no idea about some of
the language changes. My daughters have begun referring
Special feature 10-11 to me as ‘OG’. I am assured that this is quite normal and that
Lasting Powers of Attorney judge makes the
case for using deputies
it is a term of affection which is short for ‘Old Gangster’.
Readers’ news 12-13 These problems are minor compared to the grandmother
Meet the new Welfare Officer and read the featured recently in the national media whose text messages
tributes to Anna Stewart. have been transformed since family members told her that
Chelsea and Westminster 14-15 ‘WTF’ was text speak for ‘Wow, that’s fabulous’.
The landmark London hospital 25 years on.
Laing past and present 16 Change is inevitable and there are plenty of signposts in the
Meet the person who had saved 15 lives by the news. For example, in Japan, which has the world’s oldest
age of 15 and check out the retiree website. population, 700 elderly drivers recently lost their licences after
Sir John’s churches 17 annual cognitive testing for drivers aged 75+ was brought in.
Two churches celebrating 100 years.
The current Company news (pages 3-4) shows how business
Club news 18-19 is moving on - and I wonder how many of you know the
Meet the centenarian member and find out all employee currently celebrating 30 years with the Group?
the upcoming events plus how to have our say.
Your anniversaries 20-21 Centenaries figure widely in this issue too. Aside from Bill
Two (and a bit) pages of special anniversaries. Malcolm becoming our most recent 100-year-old reader
(page 19), two churches within a few miles of each other mark
News for the Third Age 22
Bookies have their say on the winter weather,
the same anniversary since John Laing built them (page 17).
the final Christmas postage dates and more.
It may only be 25 years since The Chelsea and Westminster
In Memoriam 23 Hospital was opened, but it has helped millions of people in
that time and was a landmark project as you will see on pages
14 and 15. You might also be surprised at some of the facts.
RETIRED EMPLOYEES’ NEWS
Alex Finkenrath, C/O 33 Bunns Lane, When it comes to heroes, at this time of remembrance, find
Mill Hill, London, NW7 2DX. out about Charles William Edwin Jewell. He died in service of
Tel: 0207 901 3429 Mob: 07921 831780 his country, but had saved 15 lives by the age of 15 (page 16).
Email: alex.finkenrath@laing.com
There’s plenty more news and information besides and - of
Other correspondence: course - dodgy jokes.
John Laing Charitable Trust, 33 Bunns
Lane, London, NW7 2DX One change in which most generations can share is a general
Tel: 020 8959 9683 desire to keep as fit as possible. A friend of mine, recently
decided it was high time he made an effort and took up boxing.
Pensions Department: Because of his age, he needed to go for a medical. A few days
Mr Phil Wilson, Pensions and Payroll later the doctor called him and said: “I’m sorry to inform you
Manager, John Laing, 1 Kingsway, London, that you have got sugar diabetes.” My friend was delighted by
WC2B 6AN.
Email: phil.a.wilson@laing.com
this and said: “Great, when do I fight him?”
Tel: 020 7901 3200
For those of you who aren’t boxing fans, during a recent bank
Printed by: White Hart Press, Bedford.
robbery, one robber’s mask slid down - briefly revealing his
COVER SHOT: St John The Evangelist at Eastriggs face. He looked at a man and asked: “Did you see my face?”
near Gretna - one of two churches built in the The terrified witness replied: “Yes!” and the robber shot him.
area by Sir John celebrating their centenaries Then the robber asked a woman: “Did you see my face?” “No,”
this year. See full story on page 17. she replied: “But I think my husband over there did.”
SPRING ISSUE DEADLINE: Here’s hoping you have a lovely festive period and 2018.
January 31, 2018
Alex Finkenrath
2 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS
COMPANY NEWS
Another big
US road win
THE Company has secured
involvement in a $2.4
billion road contract in
North America.
The Transform 66 P3
Project (Outside the
Beltway) in northern
Aerial shot of Europe’s Virginia involves
biggest crane vessel development of 22.5 miles
Rambiz which was used of managed lanes along
to complete the off the 1-66 coridor in the
shore sub station for the Washington DC suburbs.
Nordergründe wind farm Managed lanes are
dedicated toll lanes within
Wind farm delivers a
an existing highway
corridor and typically
use variable tolling to
provide users the option
new current from sea
of a reliable travel time.
The implementation of
managed lanes in the US
is increasing primarily
MORE than the tide is turning in the as a means of addressing
North Sea where the Nordergründe growing congestion issues
off-shore wind-farm turbines have in dense urban corridors.
exported their first renewable John Laing’s equity
energy. commitment is $152.3
It is hoped that all 18 multi- million, excluding $3m
megawatt wind turbines will be contingent equity, for a
operational by the end of the year 10% interest in the project
generating 110.7 MW of renewable company. The Company is
energy. investing alongside Cintra
The Project is located about 15 km (50%), Meridiam (26.7%)
northeast of the island Wangerooge and APG (13.3%).
and to the north of the city of The total concession
Wilhelmshaven. period for the project is 50
The Offshore Sub Station (OSS) years from Commercial
was successfully installed at the Close, which was reached
end of September 2017 with the by Cintra and Meridiam last
biggest European crane vessel December.
RAMBIZ. John Laing CEO Olivier
John Laing Offshore Technical Brousse said: “Following
Director Robert Jilg said: “I had the Workers on a giant Nordergründe the I-77 in 2015, this is
opportuntiy to visit the offshore site turbine in the North Sea. our second investment in
Nordergründe and I stayed for two managed lanes in the US.
days on the vessel MPI Resolution, output of 6.15 MW and are now We see managed lanes as
which was jacked up in front of the perfectly prepared for action. attractive and sophisticated
OSS to allow 24/7 commissioning The Project reached financial projects which enable us
works. close in June 2015. It is being to deploy our investment
“Featured in these pictures are developed by experienced German expertise. Because they
some Interesting rope access wind developer WPD with Final provide an effective
operations on the OSS - not by me, Take Over due in March 2018. solution to address urban
although I would have liked to do John Laing Group plc (JL) acquired congestion, we see them as
so.” a 30% stake in the project on June a growing asset class in the
Each of the 18 turbines has a rated 2016. future.”
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 3
COMPANY NEWS
CEO’S PFI INTERVIEW
DURING an
interview in
the FT John
Laing Chief
Exec Olivier
Brousse
has said
that the Private Finance
Initiative (PFI) has lost
‘public goodwill’ and needs
‘reinventing’.
Describing John Laing as
one of the UK’s biggest
providers of PFI projects,
the article quotes the CEO
as saying that the UK has
a ‘significant and urgent’
need for infrastructure,
A new high speed Intercity Express Programme (IEP) train comes into service
but that the PFI scheme is
New high speed trains
‘no longer fit for purpose’.
The number of PFIs in the
UK has fallen sharply since
the financial crisis with
launched into service
only a few underway in a
remodelled version.
30 YEARS AND COUNTING TRANSPORT Secretary Chris n London Paddington to Hereford
Kelvin Grayling was among the passengers via Oxford - up to 10 minutes
Fernandes on the first scheduled IEP train and Not everything went according to
celebrated 30 praised the new rolling stock. plan for the maiden voyage, which
years with the Just before setting off on the was delayed by 40 minutes due to a
John Laing inaugural Intercity Express Project number of ‘technical difficulties’.
Group. He (IEP) Bristol Temple Meads to Karen Boswell, the managing
joined Mill London Paddington on October 16, he director of Hitachi, also on board
Hill head office on November said: “These are the smartest trains said: “I want to say to passengers
2, 1987. In this time he has in the country, probably the best we that we are really sorry that the
seen the Company undergo have ever had in the country.This is first service from Bristol didn’t go
a number of changes all of going to be a fantastic service, really as planned today.” She added that
which - he says - adversely regular trains and far more capacity.” Hitachi was investigating the ‘root
impacted on his hairline. The new Hitachi 800 Intercity causes’ of the problems.
Kelvin added: “I have enjoyed Express train is set to bring a large Since then GWR have been running
my time with the Company number of benefits to passengers. two of the new trains in amongst its
and have met so many The trains are currently operating to existing fleet without further incident
wonderful colleagues. present high-speed train timetables. and a further two trains were due
“One highlight was finally When the change to inter city to enter passenger operations in
winning the Laing Fantasy express is made in 2019, passengers November 2017.
Football League last year – will see the full benefit of faster The IEP covers the finance, design,
although I’ve had more tries journey times, higher frequency and manufacture, delivery into daily
than most.” improved capacity.” service and maintenance over 27.5
The expected time savings on the years of a fleet of state-of-the-art
STADIUM OPEN TO PUBLIC current quickest journeys are: Super Express trains for the Great
Perth Stadium has received n London Paddington to Bristol Western Main Line (GWML Phase 1)
the Occupancy Certificate Temple Meads - up to 17 minutes and the East Coast Main Line (ECML
meaning it can now be used n London Paddington to Swansea - Phase 2).
by the public. All systems up to 14 minutes Valued at £5.8 billion it is still one
have been commissioned n London Paddington to Cheltenham of the biggest UK public private
and are operational. Spa - up to 11 minutes partnerships (PPP) awarded.
4 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS
JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST NEWS
Trust helps rowers in Silver Line’s
peak help
wake of forced move FUNDING from the Trust
is helping The Silver Line
to kerb isolation for older
THE John Laing Charitable Trust people at peak times of
(Trust) was happy to stick its oar loneliness.
in to help a rowing club provide The charity, set up by Dame
sporting opportunities to school Esther Rantzen, operates
pupils. the only confidential, free
Bournemouth Rowing Club (BRC) helpline for older people
was forced to move when its 144- across the UK - open 24/7.
year lease was terminated to make The charity states that five
way for a seafront development. million people aged over-
At first the membership dwindled, 65 in the UK live alone and
but the 165-year-old club embarked just over one million people
upon a fresh initiative of working over-65 in the UK say they
with local state schools which has are always, or often feel,
attracted so many new members lonely.
that there is now a waiting list. Most of the calls are
The Trust made a contribution received at weekends and
towards a new safety boat at the John Laing Director and Trustee of at night. Those calling the
club. the John Laing Charitable Trust Chris helpline find:
All staff at the club are volunteers, Waples (centre) meets one of the crews • information, friendship
with backgrounds as ex-professional and advice.
rowers from the military, public and building maintenance and • Links to local groups and
service and the private sector. subsidising junior members’ club services.
They devote their time and pass clothing. • regular friendship calls.
on their experience to help others to The Club’s Head Coach and Vice- • Protection and support if
progress in the sport. Parents are Captain, Alvin Ranson, said the they are suffering abuse and
also encouraged to participate in all purchase of a new boat will enable neglect.
aspects of running the club. current junior crews to progress and The helpline contact
Their limited funds are spent on compete with the more established number is: 0800 4 70 80
day to day running costs, regatta clubs and schools. One crew from 90. You can also call this
entry fees, boat and public liability the initial junior school intake has number if interested in
insurance, fuel, hiring a tow vehicle recently won bronze at the National volunteering or visit
to transport boats to regattas, boat Schools Championship. www.thesilverline.org.uk.
Singalong group’s
memorable boost
THE Musical Memories group
is about much more than just
singing songs.
The group, which meets each
week at Kirkbymoorside Church,
is open to anyone of any ability,
but it is often those with memory
problems who benefit most. light up when they sing a song Organisers say it is the perfect
Retiree Harold Hulse said: “This they recall.” opportunity to get together in a
is an hour’s singing on Tuesday The Trust has donated money social setting, reminisce, make
mornings of all the old well loved which will ensure that the new friends and sing.
songs. meetings can continue and that Harold added: “My wife and I
“It is lovely to see those with those attending can enjoy a cup of both find this the most enjoyable
memory problems - their faces tea and biscuit with their singing. hour of our week.”
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 5
TEAM NEWS
MAIN SPIRIT 50 YEARS AGO - 1967
WORK started on nine-and-a-half The contract was placed by
miles of the M6 motorway between Airwork Services Limited, a
Killington and Tebay (pictured member of the Saudi Arabian
right) in Westmorland. Mrs Defence Consortium which
Barbara Castle, Minister included the British Aircraft
of Transport, accepted the Corporation and Associated
Company’s £11.7million tender Electrical Industries. The work
(over £1million a mile). was for accommodation
The new motorway would run and training centres for the Royal
through the Lune Gorge, a famous Saudi Air Force. At the Flying
beauty spot of Westmorland. That Training Centre in Riyadh Civil
made for complicated engineering Engineering and Overseas Division
challenges and the carriageways constructed technical buildings
were stepped one above the and accommodation.
other on the hillside. This section
was part of the 36-and-a-half “DECEMBER: ice on the roads,
miles of new motorway connecting long dark nights, parties, road
the Lancaster by-pass with the accidents. Yes, another editorial
Penrith by-pass which was also on road safety, another lecture
under construction. It was being to deaf ears. The fact is that
started first - despite lying about A LONDON housing contract, everything worth saying about
half way along the route - because valued at over £2-million, was careful driving, roadworthy cars,
of the difficult engineering awarded to the Construction and drinking and driving has been
work involved. The project was Company. The houses were to be said a thousand times already.”
scheduled to take some 33 months built on three sites in Tottenham This was the introduction to the
to complete. The other contracts, and Hornsey for the London Christmas issue.
which are scheduled to be Borough of Haringey. Traditional
completed at the same time — building methods were used for THE last bit of the 88-mile
summer 1970 — would start the five and six-storey blocks. Mersey pipeline had gone to
a year later. At the time it was There were load bearing block earth. It was the longest contract
already the longest motorway in crosswalls and a cladding of brick. geographically in the Company’s
Britain and it’s new length was The roofs would have a screed of history and took just eight months
planned to be 230 miles. Lytag. to achieve. (Pictured bottom left).
This was a rate of more than a
JIMMY Bennett was described in A MASSIVE £11 million mile per day - sometimes verging
Team Spirit as ‘Carlisle’s senior defence project in Saudi Arabia on 1.5 miles. The pipeline, part of
partner’ as the area’s oldest was signed as a joint undertaking the Thames-Mersey oil pipeline,
pensioner member. Aged 81, he with John Laing Construction, ran from Ellesmere Port down to
had been retired 11 years having George Wimpey and Company Kingsbury and had a branch line
started his career in textile design; and Haji Abdullah Alireza and running from Rugeley to Uttoxeter.
served in the army during World Company working in partnership. This was the Civil Engineering and
War I before joining the Company Work started at the two centres— Overseas Division’s first major
as a Storeman in the Maintenance Riyadh, the capital, and Dhahran pipeline contract and the first
Unit at Carlisle. - which were 400 miles apart. project to be undertaken in
association with the French
companies, Entrepose and Grands
Trevaux de Marseille. It was not
all plain sailing the team ran
into a bog. Team Spirit reported:
“Pine trunks by the dozen were
ploughed into the route to make
the right-of-way, but to no avail.
On one occasion a Land Rover
carrying the cashier with all the
wages sank up to its hard top. The
crew managed to evacuate in time
(saving the wages) but it took a
terrific lot of labour to excavate
the vehicle.”
6 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS
TEAM SPIRIT 50 YEARS AGO - 1967
He later saw the two chaps
outside an antique shop in the
village of Cwmtydu. The next
day locals mentioned that
‘a local antiques shop’ had
been broken into, so Peter
reported what he had seen to
the police, then forgot it.
Two days later, just after
midnight, Swansea Crime
Squad woke him and whisked
him to Liverpool to view
mugshots. He got there at 8
am and he picked out the two
Peter H. Aldridge, Sales men. He was delayed there
Office, Thermalite, turned 24 hours pending further
detective whilst on a caravan enquiries. After this he was Sir Maurice Laing was
holiday in New Quay, taken back to New Quay to photographed beside the largest
Cardiganshire, with his wife continue his holiday before cake ever baked in Canada on a
and sons. being dragged to Aberystwyth visit to British Columbia. It weighed
He spotted two men who for an identity parade, where six tons, was located in Guildford
‘looked completely out of he selected the two men Town Centre, North Surrey, (British
place on the beach in clothing and the next day made a Columbia) and was sponsored by
that would have seemed more statement to police. He later local merchants to mark Canada’s
1967
fitting for the city,’ according gave evidence to magistrates. Centennial celebrations. The
to Team Spirit. The men were later found ingredients included two tons of
guilty and glace fruits: 9,000 eggs; a ton of
sentenced raisins; 400 lbs of honey and a pinch
to time in prison. of salt weighing over 50 lbs.
Specially designed crane
tower places the road spans.
First giant
beams are
placed on
Section
One of
Western
Avenue
Team spirit - 1967
THE first 45-tonne concrete beam was placed
on the Western Avenue project in the summer
of 1967. Each massive concrete unit was Winch team
manufactured at St Albans Concrete Limited operating
and driven to the north West suburbs of London the ‘draw-
bridge’ in
before the morning traffic built up at 7am. Each placing the
section was placed individually, span by span spans
by a specially designed twin crane transporter.
It consisted of two separate cranes joined by
an umbilical cord and controlled from a single
cabin. It took ten-and-a-half hours to settle the
first unit gently on its chocks. Later in the year
the work would become harder as the units on
Section 5 of the project would be double the
weight of the current ones.
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 7
TEAM NEWS
MAIN SPIRIT 25 YEARS AGO - 1992
ONE of Laing London’s General raising efforts for an aid party of
Works projects received a visit 20; Laing Homes’ donation of a
from HRH The Princess of Wales. timber-frame hostel and Peter
The London Connection, a day Sturgeon who lost 40 lbs to raise
centre for homeless young over £4,000 for a new hospice.
people, was refurbished to make
better use of the building which LAING HOMES Special Projects
was just off Trafalgar Square. was selected as development
Young people could get meals partners on the landmark
and a bath, wash their clothes, £64m social housing scheme at
and receive counselling on Holly Street.
accommodation, training and Alongside Hackney Borough
employment. It even provided a ABOVE: Westinster and Chelsea Council they proposed new and
vital address - for young people Hospital had the biggest atrium of refurbished homes constructed
caught in the trap of ‘no home - its kind in Europe. As the building following traditional Victorian
no job - no home’ - if applying for was nearing completion, a team street patterns, and replacing
work. Laing first became involved of specialist cleaners came in to high-rise flats with mainly
when the Charitable Trust made take on the tall order. As the job low-rise accommodation on
a £20,000 donation as part of an required abseiling skills, the London’s single largest social
initiative against homelessness. contract was awarded to a team housing project at the time.
HRH The Princess of Wales is of rock climbers pictured Over five years it was planned to
pictured below with Manuel, a adding the final shine to the offer 1,050 new and refurbished
young homeless Portuguese atrium roof before the open day. homes.
man. See feature on pages 14-15. The estate had achieved national
notoriety for its many social,
THREE years after the fall of economic and environmental
Ceausescu the plight of the problems reported Team Spirit.
200,000 Romanian orphans
continued. Most were still living in THE Rhinefield House Hotel was
homes that were without adequate offered to Laing Group staff
heating, lighting and sanitation. All at reduced rates thanks to the
over Britain people were making Company’s Voyager Hotels joint
efforts to help. These included venture with the Virgin Group.
LETO’s Gary Tate who helped build The reduction was even greater
a children’s playground; Laing at weekends and the offer had a
Midlands’ Rob Walker’s fund- quarter page ad in Team Spirit.
O C Summers swept the board in the streetworks category of
the City of London Considerate Contractor awards. They took
11 gold and five merit awards including a gold award for the
Company. Laing Management won two gold awards for the major
construction sites at Vintners Place and Daiwa House.
In addition, the Vintners site was shortlisted for the Special
Award for the best site on judging day. A Gold award is the
highest accolade, recognising that the requirements of the Code
of Good Practice have been consistently exceeded.
Top picture: Back row from left: Robbie Ellis (receiving an award on
behalf of Ray Maddocks), Kevin Nutt, Kevin Breen, Dick Rooney, Mike
Wolfe (contracts manager receiving Company award and an award
on behalf of Michael Sheehan), Ian Martin. Front row - from left: Ken
Gallup, Martin Hennessey, John McCormack, Sean O’Sullivan.
Bottom picture: John Creedican (section manager) and Phil Brand
(project manager) with their Gold awards for Vintners Place. The Rt Hon
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Brian Jenkins, Paul Weller (project
Director) and Trevor Hodges (project manager) with their awards
for Daiwa House.
8 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS
TEAM SPIRIT 25 YEARS AGO - 1992
Jim Martin: Phil McEwan Jack Allardice George Cowe Bill Mathie Alec Parker Adam Easton
The senior management team team and contractor, right from made extensive use of value
was getting behind design and the start of the contract. engineering and are using live
build in Scotland, which was ‘This in turn should provide contracts as a road to quality
taking off when the rest of the a competitive good value end assurance registration.’
building market was sluggish price with the security to the Phil McEwan, District Manager
according to Team Spirit. Jim client of single point contractor added: ‘The key to success is
Martin, Laing Scotland’s D&B responsibility, and certain jobs an absolutely clear brief from
director, told Team Spirit, ‘By lend themselves particularly the client in the beginning. This
enabling quick reactions, a fast to this style of contract.” allows us and the design team, to
gearing up time, and parallel In the first six months of 1992 get the design package right first
1992
resourcing, clearances and Laing Scotland had had £20m of time.’
approvals, substantial reduction enquiries and secured nearly £6m
in development completion in new projects.
periods are achieved and Jim added: “‘With
buildability is aided - and it considerable support
allows a progressive dialogue to from Charlie Barber’s
develop between client, design team in LTG we have
Building 404 at Dartford
was just one of Laing’s
projects for The Wellcome
Foundation Limited.
The Primary
Pharmaceuticals
Unit (PPU) proved an
interesting and challenging
project for the site team.
Team Spirit - 1992
The project fell squarely
into two phases:
construction of the
shell, and installation
of specialist equipment,
pipework and electrical
instrumentation and
controls. Once the first
stage was completed in
May 1991, Dave Freegard,
Project Planner, had his
work cut out. He had to Pictured, front row, from left: Jim Naylor, Roy Polderman,
keep track of over 50 pipe John Botrill, Frank Dillworth, Tracy James, Mike James, Alec
specifications, 450 items of Fisher, Peter Smith, Roy Dory, Bill O’Neil, Harry Soor. Back
major equipment and 2,300 row - left to right: Dave Freegard, John Payne, Phil Harrington,
metres of glass and metal Phil Jordan, Leigh Davis.
pipe using a specialist
database to stay on top of the electrical installation was tested alone and in
it all. work was the loop testing sequence in a total of some
The last major stage of - each separate connection 1600 loop tests.
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 9
SPECIAL FEATURE
THERE is no such
thing as a perfect
system to ensure
our financial and
health wishes
are respected -
should we lose
capacity to make
Retired judge tells why
the decisions
ourselves.
Lasting Power
he does not favour LPAs
of Attorney
(LPA) allows a
person to appoint
someone they FORMER Court of Protection judge
trust to ensure Denzil Lush caused a storm earlier this
decisions are year by saying he would never sign a
taken in line with lasting power of attorney (LPA).
This is despite nearly 40 years working
their wishes. in that field during which he adjudicated
However, various on 6,000 cases.
family disputes His view is that the alternative to an
have arisen LPA is preferable - which is for the court
from these to appoint a deputy if someone loses
arrangements the mental capacity to make decisions
regarding their own healthcare or
and now a former finances.
judge and author The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG)
in this field has encourages individuals to decide early
said that he on what their healthcare and financial
would never choices are and then to nominate an Denzil Lush - author former judge
sign an LPA. We attorney to make these decisions in the
event that they lose the capacity to do so in certain situations, should you later
remind readers themselves. become unable to make or communicate
of how to make Power of attorney allows someone these decisions for yourself. Rather than
their own LPA – usually a family member - to make leaving these choices up to doctors or
and find out a financial or welfare decision for family members who may disagree over
why Mr Lush someone who may be unable to do so. what you would have wanted, making
believes a deputy Natalie Koussa, Director of an Advance Decision or LPA means
Partnerships and Services at that you can remain in control of future
appointed by the Compassion in Dying, a charity that choices about your care and treatment
court is a safer aims to support people at the end of life and feel reassured that your wishes will
option. by providing information and support be followed.
around their legal rights and choices, Whilst this has been a mainstay of Mr
said: “LPAs are an important tool to Lush’s work for three decades, he has
enable someone’s wishes to be followed more faith in the court appointing a
if they become unable to make or deputy than a person choosing their own
communicate decisions. attorney.
“When it comes to planning ahead for “I have greater confidence in
your treatment and care, you can also deputyship as a means of managing
make an Advance Decision, also known someone’s property and financial affairs.
as a Living Will, instead of or in addition I accept that deputyship is more costly,
to an LPA for Health and Welfare. This more onerous and more time consuming
is a legally-binding document that than making an LPA, but there are other
allows you to refuse medical treatments entries on the balance sheet, which,
10 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWSSPECIAL FEATURE
Natalie Koussa added: “Anyone who is
concerned about either the attorney(s)
they have appointed for themselves, or
the attorney(s) a loved one has appointed
should get in touch with the Office of the
Public Guardian (OPG) on 0300 234 0300.
When making an LPA it’s important that
the person you appoint to act as your
attorney knows your wishes, and you
trust them and feel confident that they
would act in your best interests when
LPAs are designed to put plans in place
whilst people are capable of making their
a decision needed to be made. More Public Guardian and
own decisions information on LPA’s can be found on Chief Executive Alan
our website. Eccles CBE
in my opinion, are factors of magnetic Mr Lush added: “LPAs fail to mention
significance.” the risks if you do make one, or to inform
Mr Lush points out that: you that, if something does go wrong,
n Unless there is a very good reason, putting it right will be significantly more You can find all
the Court of Protection is likely to expensive and time-consuming than the necessary
appoint as a deputy the person you applying to the court for the appointment LPA forms and
would have chosen yourself; of a deputy in the first place.” extensive
n a deputy is required to account Public Guardian Alan Eccles said: “There guidance at:
annually to the OPG and deputyship are now more than 2.6 million lasting www.gov.uk
usually starts with the preparation of an powers of attorney, providing reassurance
inventory of assets and liabilities; for people that, if needed, their affairs can Free info on this
n The Public Guardian has a statutory be taken care of by someone they trust. subject is available
duty to supervise deputies - but is under “By planning ahead an individual can at Compassion in
no obligation to supervise attorneys. simply, and at relatively low cost, ensure Dying helpline:
Supervision includes checking accounts, their choices are known and can be 0800 999 2434.
educating and supporting deputies; carried out in the event that they need Web: www
n A deputy is generally required to give support. mydecisions.
security to cover the possibility that “It is recognised that LPAs are powerful org.uk
he or she could act incompetently or deeds and OPG sets out very clearly that
dishonestly. people should take great care when
Regarding an LPA for health and choosing someone they trust to act on
welfare, Mr Lush added: “In most cases their behalf. Guidance is provided and
I don’t think they’re necessary.” He there are inherent safeguards in place. Mr Lush’s latest
puts his faith in ‘qualified healthcare “We are not complacent about the book, Lasting and
professionals’ who he believes will make potential for fraud or misuse of powers. Enduring Powers
crucial decisions ‘in your best interests OPG investigates both attorneys and court- of Attorney Eighth
after consulting you and your nearest edition available at:
appointed deputies if it’s suspected that
and dearest’. www.lexisnexis.
someone has abused their position.” co.uk/candl
FACT BOX
n Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice (March 2017)
show that the single largest group of registered LPAs are for
people aged between 81-90. Close behind are those aged 71-80.
n The OPG is moving forward with plans to make the process of
arranging a LPA fully digital. They believe this will make it easier
and more accessible. Critics say that creation and registration of
the power should still require a handwritten signature.
n During the financial year 2015/16, there were 547,021
applications to the OPG to register LPAs and EPAs and the year
ended with 1,870,393 current instruments on the register.
n You do not need to wait until you are older to register an LPA;
you can do so at any stage of adulthood.
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 11READERS’ NEWS
Veg patch
gives moor
FORMER Laing
Management
Industrial Relations
Manager Graham
‘Nick’ Penn has a
veg patch with one of
the best views in the
country. I was able to buy a thin World Cargo Centre.
He and wife Pamela strip of land next to our Current Welfare
had room for growing garden from a local Officer Dave Markall
flowers at their home farmer.” captured this shot of
on the North Yorkshire
Rob Pugh joins Moors - but no veg
Nick spent many years
with the Company
Nick now reaping the
benefits of his patch.
Welfare team patch.
Nick said: “I always
on projects including
Glaxo Smithkline, The
The question is how
Nick manages to do
THERE is a new Welfare enjoyed horticulture Millennium Dome, any work without being
Officer starting in the North and was delighted when London Bridge and the distracted by the view?
West - Rob Pugh who spent
Premium memories
25 years with the Company
as Regional Marketing
Manager.
He is taking over from Dave
Markall who is retiring at the
end of the year.
Rob started at John Laing
in 1988 and one of the first
for old bond holders
HOW many retirees were members
major projects that he was of the old Premium Bond syndicates?
involved in winning was These days Premium Bonds can
Exchange Quay at Salford. only be held in an individual’s name,
There was no shortage but over the years lots of people
of other top projects in the organised syndicates with John
area that he was involved Laing work colleagues.
in. “When seeking new This year the Mill Hill office received
work everyone in the the record of such a syndicate which
work winning team pulled was operating among North West
together,” said Rob. Region Contracts.
Other notable projects It looked to have ten members and
which came to mind in the paperwork suggests that they check their own premium bonds and
Rob’s career were Preston were running between 1962 and will have to provide some information
Temple Complex; The City of possibly 1985. There is evidence of a to confirm their identity before any
Manchester Stadium (now few £25 payouts during that time. information can be given out.”
called the Etihad Stadium) A spokesman for NS&I (National Each month there are 2.3 million
and Manchester Schools Savings and Investments Bank) prizes ranging from two £1 million
Framework. which now runs Premium Bonds in payouts and 2.2 million payouts of
Rob added: “Winning the UK said: “Bonds can no longer £25. The Premium Bonds celebrated
any work gave me a thrill. be held by syndicates. They can only their 61st birthday on November 1
I’m looking forward to my be held by individuals. If you find an this year and there are now 70 billion
new role; meeting people old Premium Bond and want to know eligible for each draw.
I worked with and making if they have won any prizes over the These days the most that any
new friends. years, there is a special checker individual can hold is 50,000 and the
“It will be like driving on our website (www.nsandi.com) minimum is 100. However, smaller
around the North West although you will have to register. holdings are still eligible to win
seeing what I can do to help “There is also a freephone number: prizes if bought before the rules
people.” 08085 007007. A person can only changed.
12 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWSREADERS’ NEWS
Former colleagues
Photo event is in
the balance
pay tribute to Anna
THERE have been a few
entries for the annual photo
competition, but not enough
to ensure it continues for
RETIREES from across the John Anna another year.
Laing Group paid their respects to Stewart A view will be taken by
former colleague Anna Stewart. publication of the Spring
Having started out as an apprentice issue next in 2018.
QS with Laing Limited Scotland in For new entrants; any photo
1982, Anna became John Laing Ltd or snapshot - recent or not
Commercial Director and Chief - may be submitted at the
Executive officer of Laing O’Rourke address details on the inside
in 2013. front cover. If sending by
Anna died in October aged 53, having many, and we offer our sympathy to email, please supply details
also become UK Trade and Industry Craig and their children, Amy and and ensure the file is at
British Business Ambassador in Euan.” least 1MB in size. If posting
2014 and held a number of senior Willie McIntyre’s first contract as entries, please ensure you
external posts. Site Manager was also Anna’s first in include the name of the
So many people worked with Anna sole charge as a contract QS. picture and your address
over the years. He said: “It was obvious from the details.
Ian Beckwith was in charge when start what an intelligent person
Anna was assigned to his team of
district quantity surveyors and stayed
Anna was, but she was also very
honest and thoughtful in her work.
Reunion event
in touch throughout her career. She had a lovely easy going nature THE annual engineers’ and
He said: “Female members of staff that endeared her to everyone. A sad architects’ reunion will take
on building sites were rare in those loss, not only to the industry, but to place on Thursday March
days, but Anna soon adapted to the the whole world.” 15, 2018 at the former Laing
life and contributed meaningfully to Former Regional Director Laing Sports Club in Rowley Lane,
the various projects with which she Scotland Bill Monaghan said: “Anna Borehamwood.
was involved, rising steadily through fitted in well to the Laing environment It is open to anyone and
the ranks before moving South and quickly a very good relationship payment is on the day, but
with Laing O`Rourke following the with workmates, superiors and please let the organisers know
takeover. clients was established. News of in advance if you are attending
“Although circumstances many Anna’s death was a profound shock so they know how many to
years ago severed our working to all who knew her. My thoughts are cater for. For further details,
relationship we remained friends with her family and I trust that they contact John Clark either by
even after her move south, and were find some comfort and solace from email: jgpa.clark@btinternet.
in regular contact by email. the many tributes that have been com or through this office if
“I am sure she will be missed by written and passed to them.” you don’t have a computer.
Information about films and photos from John Laing archive
A NUMBER of John Laing archive ‘Mediateque’ at your local library.
films and photos are available for Historic England (part of English
viewing. Heritage) looks after the John
DVD copies of around 35 films Laing photographic archive and
are available for group viewings Second Severn has scanned in 1,000 hi-res
through the retirement clubs Crossing shot images from the collection.
or educational organisations. You can browse or even buy
A full list is available on the British Film Institute (BFI). from Historic England at: http://
laingpastandpresent website, or Just sign up for the BFIplayer (go archive.historicengland.org.uk/
you can contact the Trust. to bfi.org.uk) and type in John Laing images: http://archive.
However, a limited number of Laing and you can watch any of historicengland.org.uk/results/
titles are also available to watch the selection for free. If you don’t resultsaj.aspx?t=Quick&cr=jlp01&
for free on computer through the have a computer, you can use the io=True&l=all
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 13CHELSEA & WESTMINSTER 25 YEARS ON
Among a parade
of shops on the
Fulham Road
Top London hospital still
is the entrance
to one of the fresh 25 years later on...
country’s most THE Chelsea and Westminster
innovative Hospital team had their work cut
and busy out to complete a giant state-of-
hospitals. As the-art health facility in the ever-
beating heart of London - on time
the Chelsea and
and on budget.
Westminster All parties had to work as a team
celebrates 25 from start to finish to construct the
years since £174 million hospital which Les
completion believes is looking as fresh as it did
when completed on November 31, Les outside the
Project Director unassuming
1992.
Les Wallis tells Chelsea and
In fact, it was the team ethic
how the team as well as the innovation and
Westminster
made it happen Hospital site
achievement which meant this
on time and project gave Les Wallis more
on budget and satisfaction than any other during a lot of new units and equipment
how he almost his long career. rarely seen elsewhere at the time
He said: “I think everyone on all including a drug dependency unit; a
became the very
levels really identified with the task birthing bath and a separate police
first patient to because they felt it belonged to entrance for emergency services.
be admitted. them. It was built for the NHS.” They even had to build a complete
The new hospital replaced three energy centre; but before that the
Five-storey void others which were serving that area main problem was ensuring this
at heart of C&W. and began with the team digging could all be done in the middle of
London’s largest hole. It is a one of the world’s busiest cities.
teaching hospital so it featured It took a lot of innovation and
FACT BOX
n The hospital site extends 40ft underground where there is car
parking, power plant and drug dependency unit
n C&W replaced three hospitals: Westminster; St Mary Abbotts
and St Stephens
n The hospital is set up to use a secondary power source should
anything happen to the gas supply.
n Her Majesty The Queen opened it officially in May 1993.
n All the decision makers on NHS side (construction, medical etc)
were women, a factor which Les believes contributed to the smooth
running of the project.
n The atrium roof gives natural light to all five storeys. It is an
innovative form of energy efficient double-glazing made from
two skins of inflated fabric with small tubes built in for delivering
compressed air.
14 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWSCHELSEA & WESTMINSTER 25 YEARS ON
a much more flexible form of
construction – the type more
commonly used to make offices.
Virtually everything was built on a
giant steel frame which was the first
thing they put up. This allowed the
team to create a covered site in the
centre from which everything could
be built including prefabricating
materials on site.
“Once the frame was up, we put
the roof on the atrium . Bringing
this activity forward in the overall
construction process gave us the
benefits of being under cover,” said
Les.
“From this central five-storey light- Above, aerial shot of the Chelsea Team members included:
John Allen - Chairman
giving void, the whole job was built and Westminster Hospital, LML and B Zelly (Luton)
outwards.” surrounded by multi- million pound Les Wallis -
properties. Bottom right is a shot Project Director LML
The initial project bid went through Ray Haywood - Project
of team members taken on the day Manger
in 1988/89 and the hospital was open Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth came Alford Baldey - Lead
for business on December 1, 1992. to open the hospital. for nurses’ homes sub
Building a power plant which could project
Debbie Cawley - Site
keep a hospital of this size running if they were still missing a lamppost. Secretary
brought with it a raft of its own Geoff Machlaughlan
The hole was filled over and no Roger Martin QS
challenges. The gas mains on the lamppost inserted – which was just Derek Barber QS
street were at 25 pounds per square Paul Tracey Purchasing
as well because it would have had to Manager
inch (psi) pressure which would have be taken out again anyway to make Bob Alley M&E
been ideal for the running the giant Geoff Light M & E
way for later additions. Steve Hart
turbines. However, the gas board Les said: “I think the hospital has Steve Parsons
insisted that it be reduced to just 0.5 Kevin Dineen M&E
stood the test of time and is as fresh Commissioning
psi (as with all domestic mains) once today as when we walked away from Consultant
it left the grid. This meant that the Roger Pheasant
it 25 years ago.” Planning
project had to build a special facility One footnote was when the client David Cook Planning
to compress the gas back to 25psi. (the regional health authority which
Ken Knott Planning
Peter & Paul Hyde
Once all the challenges had been stretched as far north as Luton) (brothers) Site Managers
met - or so they thought - Les decided to sue claiming the project
Glen Miller - Section
Manger
and the health authority client has not been completed on time and Roger Wells Site
were inspecting the Accident and budget. The courts found that there
Manager
Roy Mathews Site
Emergency department (which is was no case to answer. Manager
always the first to open as it has
‘the most customers’) when he
nearly became the first admission.
Les stepped back, right into a
hole which had been dug for a
lamppost. Thankfully he was more
embarrassed than hurt – especially
when one of the clients suggested
that the project had not been finished
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 15READERS’ NEWS
Don’t forget to use your free Laing retirees’ website
AS more retirees make better
use of the internet, please do
not forget that there is a free
website for Laing retirees
which features the most up to
date information.
The site is safe, secure
and free. Apart from
being regularly updated
on obituaries and funeral
arrangements, it enables
users to find former
colleagues they want to get
back in touch with.
It is simple to join, just visit: receive a unique login and that Pettican at the John Laing
www.laingpastandpresent. is all there is to it. Charitable Trust office (contact
co.uk and register. You will The site is run by Mrs Teresa details on page 19).
Hero rescuer who defied the King
IN recognition of Remembrance
Day and the many Laing employees
who served their country, we
are featuring the late Corporal
Charles William Edwin Jewell
(Willie) who died in action.
His family keep his memory alive
- especially daughter-in-law and
South West Club member Doreen
Jewell.
However, Edwin had a heroic
background before the Great Above left are Edwin Jewell’s collection of medals and honours
War and saved his first life aged and above right are Doreen Jewell with her daughter Hilary
just 11 years. By the age of 15 he
had saved 15 lives and received to swim aged ten. He had a knack and two older sisters, so I thought
his first medal from the Royal for spotting and saving children in it best to stay and look after
Humane Society in May 1903. danger at Bristol Docks - where he them and mother.” He took on an
Edwin had been brought up by a said children were often ‘larking apprenticeship at Cowlin & Son.
single mum in Bristol and learned about’ in the water. He died in action in France in
He was also honoured with a gold 1918, having enlisted three years
Edwin Jewell badge and certificate by the French earlier and not long finished his
Life Saving Society of Paris. He did three weeks’ training in England.
this for no reward, although one He never met his son William
grateful parent apparently gave Colston Jewell who went on to
him 2d (less than 1p). marry Doreen, now aged 95.
News of Edwin’s heroism had Granddaughter Hilary Imianowski
reached King Edward VII, who said: “He was a real hero and
suggested that the young man his story is still important today.
should join the Navy. He saved so many lives and then
Edwin was reported as saying: made the greatest sacrifice of all
“I’ve no father and a little brother for his country.”
16 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWSCHURCHES MARK 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARIES
TWO churches
within a few
miles of each
other are
celebrating
100 years since
being built by From Left: The Rev Martin Callaghan, Lord Lt Fiona Armstrong, Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan,
John Laing. They David Laing, Alasdair Houston and Rev John McLeod after the thanksgiving service.
Centenary celebrations
were part of the
creation of a
whole new town
for John Laing churches
to cater for the
30,000 people
working at a
giant munitions THE spiritual and community had a tower, but they ran out of money.
factory ahead contribution of All Saint’s Church Also, unusually for an episcopal church,
of World War I. couldn’t be further removed from the All Saints has the Stations of the Cross.
This is a report main reason Gretna township was built - The pictures telling the Crucifixion story
from the first to facilitate manufacture of ‘The Devil’s used to belong to the local Catholic
celebration at All Porridge’. church, which shut down. All Saints
The church’s special place in agreed to take them in on the condition
Saints Scottish the community was reflected that they be given back to St Ninians
Episcopal in those present at a if it ever reopened as a Catholic
Church, Gretna. centenary service led by Church.
The Rt Reverend Bishop The congregations are not
Dr Gregor Duncan on getting bigger at All Saints, but
October 29. Alongside the they reach out to all parts of
regular congregation were the community - even building a
representatives of all the fence around their grassed area so
emergency services; armed that local nursery children will have
services; local dignitaries including an outdoor place to play.
the Lord Lt of Dumfries and Galloway John Laing was among the companies
Fiona Armstrong and one of Sir John’s who made up a 20,000 workforce to build
grandsons, David Laing (himself the Lord the new town from scratch. Aside from
Lt of Northants). this church - and St John The Evangelist
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of 4.5km away at Eastriggs - John Laing
the Sherlock Holmes series, coined the built the police station, hospital and
‘Devil’s Porridge’ phrase while visiting cinema among other projects.
Gretna’s giant munitions factory as a Bishop Gregor asked in his sermon if
war correspondent and witnessing the we were celebrating 100 years of the
munitions girls mixing the guncotton building or of the worship at All Saints.
Above is St John The by hand. He commented on the girls For Sir John it would probably be yet
Evangelist Church in kneading the explosive mixture ‘into a another example of how his work and
Eastriggs - just a few sort of Devil’s Porridge’. faith were inextricably linked.
miles from Gretna There is now a museum, statues and a
- which celebrates mini industry based on this history. It is
its centenary on not the only tourist business in the town.
December 4, 2018. Others are cashing in on the weddings
Pictured centre is one business connected with neighbouring
of All Saints’ stained Gretna Green - where couples younger
glass windows.
Bottom right a
than 21 would elope to marry under
picture of All Saints Scottish law when it was illegal to do so
taken last summer. without parental consent in England.
As you will see there There are some unique features of All
is no tower. Saints Church. It apparently should have
John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWS 17RETIREMENT
MAIN NEWS CLUBS
Club events
CUMBRIA
Monthly meetings at Wigton Road
Methodist Hall in Carlisle CA2 7ES.
December 13
Christmas Luncheon at the
Greenhill Hotel, Wigton CA7 8LS.
ELSTREE
Weekly meetings St Michael and
All Angels Church Hall, Tuesday
2.30pm.
LNER Realm are returning to the very centre of Britain - Meridon - for this
year’s festive luncheon
December 6
Christmas Lunch at Assembly
Rooms in Newcastle NE1 5XU. March 7 (2018) December 7
Fish and Chip Lunch with a quiz Matinee performance of Mamma
February 20 (2018) event. Mia in The Theatre Royal,
Buffet lunch and AGM. Taking Glasgow.
place at a new venue: Brunswick April 3 (2018)
Church Hall, Newcastle 1pm for Culture and fun with a cheese and January 9 (2018)
1.30pm. wine event. New Year Lunch at La Bonne
Auberge, Glasgow.
NORTH WEST REALM
February 13 (2018)
December 5 December 4 Talk in St Stephen’s Centre.
Christmas Luncheon at Mytton Christmas lunch at The Manor Details to be confirmed nearer the
Fold. Hotel, Meriden CV7 7NH. time.
REAL March 7 (2018) SOLARE
Monthly meetings at Allum Hall, The AGM will be held in the upper
Borehamwood. room at the Methodist Church December 6
Hall, Station Approach, Solihull Christmas Lunch at the Reigate
December 13 Manor Hotel.
Christmas Lunch at Mill Hill Golf beginning at 1pm with coffee/tea
Club NW7 3AL. and cakes.
March 14 (2018)
February 7 (2018) SALTIRE Spring Meeting, details to be
Monthly meetings at St. Stephen’s confirmed.
A.G.M. and entertainment from
the Jolly Jazzers. Church, Glasgow.
SOUTH WEST
December 7
Skittles/lunch at Woodborough
Inn, Winscombe, BS25 1HD.
January 11 (2018)
New Year’s Luncheon at Brent
House, Brent Knoll from 12.30pm
TA9 4HL.
February 8 (2018)
Skittles/lunch at Woodborough
Inn, Winscombe, BS25 1HD.
March 8 (2018)
South Coast luncheon - details to
be confirmed.
18 John Laing Retired Employees’ NEWSRETIREMENT
MAINCLUBS
NEWS
Contacts Have your say at biennial events
EVERY two years various It is a chance for the clubs
committee members from and the Trust to ensure that
CUMBRIA
the UK clubs get to meet up at everything is in place to make
CLUB CONTACTS
Alan Crowther
t: 01228-528887 biennial meetings organised in the club experience as enjoyable
e: alancrowther41@hotmail.com the north and south. as possible for retirees.
These take place in 2018 at If you have any suggestions or
ELSTREE Carlisle for the northerly clubs queries, please make sure you
Doreen Butterfield and at the John Laing Group plc the let the committee know so
t: 020 8959 8324 HQ at Kingsway in London for that we can discuss it at next
e: c/o smithannev@aol.com those nearer to the capital. year’s meetings.
The 100-year-old who
LNER (North East)
Brian Coppen
t: 01670 717488
e:brianbcop@aol.com
NORTH WEST
Dave Markall
helped start club REAL
t: 0161 498 0600 MAJOR William Reid Malcolm
e: david.markall@sky.com
received congratulations from
Her Majesty the Queen among
REAL (North London)
Jennifer Israel
others as he celebrated his 100th
e: jenvic@tiscali.co.uk birthday with family and friends
on October 10.
As well as a host of other cards
REALM (Midlands) and good wishes, Bill received
Roy Gill a certificate and letter from the
t: 0121 711 1802 Colonel Commandant of the Royal
e: rgill48@hotmail.co.uk
Engineers thanking him for his
loyal service during World War II Thankfully the family opted
SALTIRE (SCOTLAND) and a mention in Sapper Magazine. not to use 100 candles! Bill also
Andy Waring
t: 01698 427504 He even received a card from Robin pictured below with birthday
e: waring_a@sky.com Malcolm - Chief of Clan Malcolm in wishes from HM the Queen.
Scotland.
SOLARE (SW LONDON) Bill worked at John Laing for a total
Bill Blamire of 44 years, retiring as Marketing
t: 01737 553174
(Email c/o Chairman Les Hillman)
Manager in 1979. In September
e: lesliejhillman@gmail.com 1989 he became a founder member
of REAL club and was still playing
SOUTH WEST golf with former colleagues into his
Richard Shorey 90s.
t: 01454 412666 Friend and fellow club member
e: shoreys@blueyonder.co.uk
David Armstrong said: “Bill is a
great character who has achieved a
lot in his long and interesting life.”
JLCT Contacts
Welfare: Mrs Heather Cunningham Summer luncheon diary dates
T: 020 8959 9683 / M:07920 020024 NEXT year’s summer luncheon outings
Clubs & REN: Mr Alex Finkenrath will take place from June 4 - June 7 for
the southern clubs and from June 11-15
T- 020 7901 3429 / M: 07921 831780
for the northern clubs, in case you want
Funding: Mrs Teresa Pettican to keep the dates free. Many venues are
T - 020 7901 3231 booked and menus are being sorted.
Lady Laing said: “I am already looking
JLCT Office: 33 Bunns Lane, Mill
forward to catching up with everyone next
Hill, London, NW7 2DX. year.”
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