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Historic High for BT Shares in 1999

It would appear that BT reached the high of 1,513p (£15.31)on the last trading day of 1999, amid a wider FTSE 100 rally as the market was swept up in the technology bubble. See also BT Privatisation Listing history.

 

BT Head Office Sale hots up as Canary Wharf eyes deal...More
 

 

Coping with the Cost of Care: Often-Overlooked Tax Deductions and

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Mick Sharp: Sad news about Mick  who passed away in St. James Hospital Leeds on Friday evening 7 May 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Mick worked for BT for many years and was well known for his incisive wit, love of of fine dining and red wine. RIP Mick. Informant: Andy Jarman via FB group British Telecom past and present UK.

 

Peter Cooper: my Partner Pete Cooper sadly passed away. BT was where we met all those years ago. “PJ”, as he was affectionately known, worked for BT for 35 years, starting his career as a Cabler working out of Sheffield Parkway back in the 80’s. Then with promotion he went on to work in Telephone House where he worked in Works Control and then later ending his career in the Command Centre. Thank you to everyone who has taken time to send Condolences on the passing of Pete Cooper “PJ” as a family we are truly touched by people’s kind words. Funeral Details are as follows: Chesterfield Crematorium, Tuesday 25th May 2021 at 11.10am We welcome all who wish to attend to remember Peter but sadly Some restrictions are still in place.

Informant: Joanne Heyes via FB  Group BT Sheffield Employees(Past & Present

Pete Pashley: Unfortunately I have some sad news - Pete passed away yesterday after suffering a stroke - Pete worked on CA&L before moving into the RSC in Sheffield, made many friends and was a character larger than life.
Our thoughts are with his wife Jean and family at this time.

On a personal note I have had the pleasure knowing Pete for over 40 years - many fond memories both at work and play - lots of laughter, caught a few fish and more than a few beers drank - Thirsty Thursday's will never be the same. RIP my friend.

Informant: Graham Collins 26 February via  FB group BT Sheffield P& P Employees

 

J J Hawkesby:Just recvd this (5 Feb 20). Knew JJ when he was in the stores at Horfield.
Not sure if you were aware he had a heart attack and passed away last week. Judging by the large number of sympathy messages, he was a well known chap working at various locations in the Bristol Area and extremely well thought of. His funeral is on 5th March 16.00 at Westerleigh Crematorium please pass the information on.  

                                                Informant: Les Whitmore16 February  on FB Group Past & Present BT Employees (Bristol)

Gordon Harrison: Just heard that this stalwart and character from Middlesbrough TRS days passed away last week.  you will be missed by all. R.I.P.  Informant: David Hills on 5 February 2021 thro' FB group BT P & P

 

Pam Cusack: I am very sad to tell those that remember Pam, that she has passed away in hospital from COVID 19. Pam worked for BT in Customer Services for several years. A very lovely fun loving lady, taken much too soon. RIP Pam. She lost he battle with Covid and she will be greatly missed by the whole family.

Informant: Sue Mcmanus FB GroupBT Sheffield Employees (Past & Present)

Mark Spillett: it is my very sad task to announce the recent death of Mark. I believe Mark was a Lineman in Worthing before being promoted to a Manager on Business Installation in Brighton in the 1980s and he may be remembered in Brighton, Worthing, the South and South East. Mark was married to Sally and had two boys when living in Rustington. He worked in Installation Control Telephone House where he met and later married Lynn his second wife. He suffered with dementia in a care home in Babbacombe that was recently infiltrated by the deadly COVID19 virus and Mark was infected so badly that there was little the NHS could do for him. His funeral will take place on 9th February at 2pm. in Devon. RIP Mark Spillett. Informant: Geof Stevens FB Group BT P & P UK

John ‘Nip’ Smith: For anyone in the Midlands area, sadly informed that John passed away aged 89, about 6 Feb 21
He was a cabler working out of the former Tamworth TEC. Informant David Francis Cope

Philip Simmonds: died on Friday 29th January 2021. He had many ailments and had survived a bout of covid but had advanced prostate cancer. He died at home in Lincolnshire. I believe he retired in the 1980's and lived in Ealing then. My mother survives him and asks that I inform BT should any colleagues remember Philip. If anyone would like to speak to my mother Brenda she can be contacted on 01472-389008. Informant: Alison Goddard Step Daughter

Dave Moss: For anyone in Colchester Area I have just heard that Big Dave Moss Passed away on 26 January having contracted Covid-19. Informant: Andy Gardner FB Group BT P & P

Arthur Haslop: sadly passed away on the 16th January aged 94. He joined the GPO straight from school in Cambridge and moved to Staffordshire in the early 1960’s where he finally retired in 1986. More recently he lived in Bournemouth and then Fleet Hampshire. Anyone wishing to contact his daughter can email arthur.haslop@ntlworld.com

Informant: Pam Dowell(Daughter)

Harry Lomas: I'm sorry to be sharing this sad news with you. sadly Harry passed away on 20th January at Hallamshire Hospital due to Covid. Harry worked at Solly Street as a Box Builder and moved to Parkway in Mech Aids. He left BT around 2010. Funeral is on 11th February at 10.30 Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium. Informant: Trish Thorp BT Sheffield Pand P·

Pete Mathers: passed away peacefully, at home, on 8 July. He tried chemo to fight the brain tumour he had been diagnosed with, however, it wasn’t successful. He deteriorated quite rapidly during June. Informant: David Hobson on FB Group BT Sheffield Employees P & P

Larry Scrivenor: Sorry to advise that he passed away on Friday 15 January. He was in charge of the Mech Aids work shop at the Parkway TEC. Informant: Roger Stevenson BT Sheffield FB Group
 

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The Italian Job Again No Minis, No Gold Bars, This Time, Just Hard Cash  - My Cash!!       Read more and see what it cost me and tell me what it has cost you!   Posted 25 July 17

 

 

A Cap on our Pension Benefits -Another Threat to our Pensions This is serious and we all should be asking BT and Pension Trustees some questions. Go to Pension News page to see Daily Mail Article             Posted 09 July 2017   BT Pension Fund Deficit now estimated at at £14 Billion with BT staff pensions being targeted see Daily Mail article 13/12/17 on BT Pension Fund News Page Posted 20 December 2017