Mrs Quinn) has returned to her duties in the motor department. Bob Nichol is busy setting up in his new abode in Oxford, and Miss Arthurs leaves the Company after 18 years of long and dedicated service to a new life in the Channel Islands. Presentations were made to them all followed by send-offs suitable to the occasion. Colleagues of Bob and Lorna, now scattered round the country, added to the contributions. We extend our heartiest greetings and best wishes to them all for the future.
A number of new faces are seen around the office and to them all we extend a warm welcome. Mr Norman Clough joins us on transfer from Bolton, adding strength to our field force. We extend to him and his family every good wish in their new surroundings.
Within the office Hazel Swift, June Andrews and Susan Harrison have recently joined the motor department `harem'. All requests for transfers will be returned unopened. Kay Merryweather and Teresa Ryce have also brought more visits from the field force than in the past, whilst our new telephonist/ typist, Judy Steer, may have to cope with a few more lines in future judging by the number of incoming calls during the past few weeks. Another newcomer to our ranks is Colin Brandi starting on his rounds in the fire department. Jill Ludlow joins our accounts department following the gap left by Stan Harper who left us

after many years' service. The branch manager made a presentation on behalf of the staff to Stan Harper which was followed by the appropriate festivities.
Away from the office all ablebodied men, well supported by the ladies, have been showing their expertise in five-a-side soccer-indoor - putting up a creditable performance. An unfortunate decision lost them the chance to be amongst the finalists. In ideal cricketing weather in May we met the `N.E.M.' to complete the 1970 Institute KnockOut Competition. With some 8o runs to our credit it proved insufficient against steady batting by the `N.E.M.' However, we were able to take a few useful wickets and keep them at bay until the winning stroke with only 3 overs to go. Soccer again, and this time six-a-side. In spite of playing on a full-size pitch some spirited and determined play resulted in coming third - a very creditable performance.
Sheffield
Although we do not seem to have submitted Branch news in recent issues, things have not been altogether quiet in our part of the world.
This year, we entered two teams in an inter-office Sports quiz, unfortunately without a great deal of success. In July our ladies entered the Institute five-a-side football competition but regretfully lost their Preliminary round match with the Eagle Star 1-0 this goal being scoredalmost on the final whistle. The

men have offered their `services' for serious training next year although they fared little better when their turn came, succumbing to the `Royal' 2-0 in the second round.
We extend a warm welcome to Miss C. Guest from the `G.A.', Miss V. Woodward from the `C.U.', Miss H. Randall as telephonist/recep-tionist and D. Binks as a Trainee.
Earlier this year a number of our staff (including the Branch Manager) attended the inaugural meeting of the Institute Public Speaking Club. This was an enjoyable occasion even though everyone was given the somewhat hair-raising experience of addressing the audience for two minutes on selected subjects.
Gerry Harwood our Doncaster Resident Secretary is President of the Doncaster Institute this year and we extend to him our congratulations and sincere good wishes for a successful year of office.
Paul Blenkin of our motor department was married on 2nd October and on behalf of the Staff, Mr. Fenton presented him with an AliBaba linen basket and non-stick saucepan. We wish Paul and his wife Margaret a long and happy life together.
Mrs. Beal, formerly with our claims department, happily announced the arrival of a daughter (Alison) on 9th October. Congratulations to her and her husband who at one time worked in our motor department.