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RICHARD SMITH igem.org.uk
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AGE: 59

JOHN CUTHBERT JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTION OF
GRADE: Chartered Member
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AGE: 77

JOHN THOMAS DIGEST
Hydrogen injected into
GRADE: Fellow gas grid as HyDeploy trial
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Warning over ‘fake’
apprenticeship courses
sign gas pipeline deal
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AGE: 88
LESLIE DIBBEN
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FOUNDED 1863
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AGE: 84 PREDATORS
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School and achieved an Gordon Davies Derby
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Engineering at Manchester CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Registered Charity No. 214011
University. Neil Atkinson
After graduation, he joined CEng FIChemE HonFSE ISSN 1755-5477
the South Eastern Gas Board for a short time before moving
to the Wales Gas Board where he was heavily involved in EDITORIAL & SUBSCRIPTION It is believed that the
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the design and commissioning of the cyclic reforming plant Sharon Baker-Hallam publication are based
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John met his wife of over 50 years, Maureen, on a E: gi@syonmedia.com
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General Hospital. Together, they shared two sons and five UK: £129.99 per annum
grandchildren. Overseas: £169.99 ($266)
After retirement, John took an Open University degree per annum
in Mathematics. His friend Tudor Jones said: “According to
his sons, he said it was easier than the option of having to
decorate the house!”
In tribute, he added: “John’s long and distinguished career
and his friendship are remembered fondly by his many
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