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Feedback and Memories of Suters Ltd
If you have any memories of Suters in Slough, Uxbridge, Ruislip, Windsor, Asford (Middx) or of G W Suter Draper in Ledbury we would appreciate your stories. (Also when the business in Slough and Uxbridge became Owen Owen in 1978)
Did you work at Suters?
Did any of your family work there?
Did you to shop there?
We will not publish full names unless requested to do so, or unless on an open Facebook group or website.
March 2018 - Tom Suter showed Philip a flyer of the old 1930's Uxbridge removal service - This was then posted up on the Facebook CAN YOU REMEMBER OLD SHOPS AND PLACES IN UXBRIDGE Public Group and produced several memories -(As this is an open group names are quoted) Peter Gunter I was a removal man for Suters in 68. We had 2 vans that were parked behind the police station.
Joan Piper Did you know Archie from Hayes End ?? He worked at Uxbridge as a removal man for many years.
Peter Gunter Could it have been Archie that l worked with in the 60s. He must have been in his 60s then. Lovely man. (Archie Taylor)
Joan Piper Yes he was he lived near me in Hayes End he was in Hayes End Drive & I was in Blacklands Drive later I remember he went to live with his Son in Australia as his wife had died .He was only very slim but strong & told me he are nettles as his greens & always made nettle soup.
Peter Gunter Ive just read the link regarding the removals. I remember Archie telling me about the tricky move to the island in the Thames. One move l recall was Raymond Baxter who moved to Denham. Both vans were needed. He gave us all £1 10s each. Very nice man. One odd fact l recall was the vans both ran on petrol.
Yes he was a very strong man and much smaller than me. He was always happy which made the work easier. We had another chap that worked with us for a short period. Patrick from Ryefield Ave. Hilingdon.
Peter Gunter I had very little to do with inside the shop. We had work every day. Some work we took on was via Bestaways. But do recall it was akways the work they didn't want to do. My dear old dad was macebearer when mayor Suter was in office. I think he was Fred Suter. (Arthur Suter)
Joan Piper There was a nice man in the furniture dept I remember he had been a prisoner in Japan was rather thin tall I can't think of his name Philip's Reply Can't remember his first name, but I too remember him, Mr Neville who lived in the Chalfonts.
Joan Piper I worked in Payroll & Mr Frank Mr John I got know quite well & then of course the sons gradually took over. Mr George did come in occasionally.
Jerry Brindley My nan worked for Suters (& Owen Owen) in the ladies clothing dept for many years...mainly at Slough
Patricia Handley I had a Saturday job at Suters in Uxbridge in mid- 60s ... Lamson tubes, staff canteen, a sedate, old-worldly atmosphere ....
William Harris My mum worked for Suters in Uxbridge, during the war and lived in one of the Suters flats, near Slough station when they were first married. She used to 'fire watch' off the Uxbridge Suters roof.
William Harris I remember my parents being friends with a chap called Jim Read, who I think was a floor manager at Slough Suters. (Cyril Read)
Dave Morgan Does anyone remember Mr Plumtree who was buyer/manager of the linen department on the ground floor in the 1950's/60's, I think he came originally from Lancashire or Mr Collet who was his assistant manager? I worked at the Uxbridge store from 1965 until 1970 approx.Philip's reply Hi Dave, I do as a child, working in the linen department at Uxbridge on the ground floor. I thought it was on Suters Ltd site but not, have photo above left.(now on History of Suters Ltd - 1950s) Dave Morgan That's brilliant Philip.....just as I remember him. Thank you.
Joan Piper Yes I worked for him while waiting to go in payroll as it was Sales time I wrote out his tickets for lots of his sheets & tea cloths also knew Mr Collet.
Joan Piper I was there Xmas1960 helping in the Toy dept Mr Frank asked me as I was a Mother of two young boys I would know what to advise other parents what to buy ,I loved it but of course later my main job was a Pay clerk but I did empty the Tils some evenings & worked in the cash office when they got bust on the Lamson.
Dave Morgan I started working at Suters at christmas time in the toy dept then moved to linens for the January sale, spent a lot of time in the basement repricing stock in the basement....then moved to soft furnishing dept for next 3 -4 years...Mr Burnell was buyer/manager there.
Janet Littlewood wondering if you would have known my Mum, Peggy Moody, she would have been on the ribbon counter in the early 60's but later went on to work in the office.
Sheila Pearce 10:18am Mar 9 Oh golly, one of the Suters! Loved the store in Uxbridge, right from a tiny child, best Father Christmas visits ever. Remember the dangerous X ray machine in the shoe department, through which you could view the bones of your feet inside your shoes! Also the extraordinary money tube vacuum arrangement for paying when you bought something. Money would be put in a tube and shoot off somewhere, and then shoot back again. Magic!
16th May 2017 - Philip Suter had an email from Karen Sloss the Trust Manager of Owen Owen Trust. Oween Owen was the company that bought Suters Ltd in 1978 and ran it for the next 18 years. "I have been reading your page with interest. I am the manager of the Owen Owen Charitable Trust, a charity based in Liverpool that supports ex staff of the Owen Owen Group. We have beneficiaries in Slough and Uxbridge, but not as many as we would like, and i am sure there are more people out there who could benefit from our grants and support.
We are looking to promote ourselves in the area. Over the last 3 years we have held reunions and get-togethers all over the country, but never in the south east, as we were never quite sure where we should target ourselves. Can you help? Are you aware of any groups, forums or informal gatherings of ex staff, where we can promote the Trust? Basically, the Trust offers regular and one off grants to ex staff with service over 2 years who fulfil our financial criteria."
We exchanged a couple more emails and have created The Owen Owen Trust page with information supplied by Karen and details of the Facebook page for The owen Owen Trust
Below is feedback from Facebook group pages.
Slough 1970s Facebook group - May 2017
Trisha P... Loved this shop worked there for a short time in the late 60s
Steve B.... My Mother-in-law worked there for some years, Trisha, as a Charnos rep
Amrit O'..... Worked there in the Beauty Room in 1975 for 3 years .
Julie T..... Both my parents worked there.....Mum in the Mac dept & Dad in the Café
Moira S...... Our Mum Ann H.......worked in Owen and Owen for years selling jewellery
Lesley-Jean F....... I loved Suters before it changed hands but it is wonderful to see Owen and Owens family trust wishes to help former employees.
Eileen O....... I worked there on a Satarday in 1975 Fantastic Suters loved the sweet wheel by the lift
Caroline C...... I worked there from 1980-1984...in Haberdashery and China and Glass
Delia C...... Worked there from 1976 through to 1988, did my retail distinction at Windsor college thanks to Suters, managed several departments under Owen Owen, met my husband there and my all time best friend Susan P....r. The training I had and experiences set me up for life. Enjoyed every minute working there and would turn the clock back if I could. Happy days and fond memories, remember the Lamson system?
Sheryl W... I worked in Owen Owen Slough for about 2 years 1984-86. I worked in China and glass menswear and toys. Remember a manager called Mrs jaggard, Mr goodchild, and remember a Christmas theme " the store that believes in Santa Claus"
Caroline C.... I have a badge that says that
Gloria L...... I had been face timing my sister in Canada only the other day about the shops we used when we lived in Slough I said I loved Suters she couldn't remember it but she loved Owen & Owens which I can't remember.
Sylvia S.... I worked at Suters in Uxbridge as a Saturday girl and during school holidays in 1972/73, the Lamson system scared the living daylights out of me but I soon got used to it and I even learned to operate the lift .... it wasn't automatic, you had to manually stop it at the floor and then warn customers to mind the step up or down!
Rob P......... was the lamson system all those tubes that the money went through and your change and receipt came back?
Sylvia S.... Yes! whizzed all over the shop and up to the accounts department!
Steve B..... British Airways had a massive version of it in their cargo operation at LHR, where it sent the Air Waybills, etc., around the cargo facility in much larger tubes.
Rob P......... I was always mesmerised by that as a kid.I also remember the tannoy system where they would call someone's name (employee obviously) followed by a number,was that a phone extension? There was someone called Mr Robert and my mum told me that they were watching to make sure I was being good
Sylvia S.... Mr Robert and Mr Michael used to "walk the floor" just keeping an eye on everything, the Suters equivalent of Mr Peacock in Are You Being Served!
Rob P......... so when they called their name followed by a number,what was the number?
Lorraine W........ Over the tannoy we would call a name and extension number for them to call.
Sylvia S.... I think that was the department number? I remember working in Gloves & Handbags one Easter holiday and having to look continually busy ...... such a quiet department!!
Tracey ........ Handbags was Hever a quite department always things to do
Sylvia S.... Yes, tidy the gloves. And then tidy the gloves again. Oh, and again
Cherian....... i used to love this shop i was always in there on Saturday mornings
Dave ........ I did quite well there, starting in bedding and toys and then became asst manager on menswear,until we had a new manager on menswear who made it clear from day 1 that he didn't like me. In an effort to make me quit he had me moved to ladieswear but Mrs Jaggard encouraged me to stick it out and eventually I ended up back where I started before leaving to become a carpenter. Mostly a really good experience though.
Sharon .......... I worked in Owen Owen firstly on the ground floor then moved to the top floor as assistant floor manager to Irene Wallis, had a great time.
Caroline C.... Remember Irene Wallis..she was in beds at one point wasn't she?
Sharon .......... Well I never caught her sleeping on the job lol. Yes top floor, beds bedding ,carpets, bathroom lighting, curtains and toys. We had a lot up there.
Martin S..... Started as the lift boy part time then worked in goods in for a while, whilst at collage.
Tracey ........ I worked at Owen Owen under Mrs j started on ahead of hair menswear haberdashery fashion accessories then all other departments around store
Susan P...... This is a blast from the past Delia and I started at Suters on the same day back in 1976 names that come mind are- Mrs Drury -whaty Mr Cullen - Mrs jarrard happy days
Lisa P.......... I got my ears pierced in Owen Owen
Lorraine W........ I worked up in Owen Owen general office and switchboard early 80's. Great crowd and ended up house sharing with a few of them. Bonus of also meeting my hubby there.
Elizabeth C........ Personally don't like Debenhams
Anita ......... I modelled there cloths did a fashion show in Fulcrum
Gloria H....... Clearing the cupboard under the stairs today, & found a carrier bag with a receipt in it for Allders dated 31st. Dec.00 think it must have been Allders for a while before Debenhams. Am I right?
Tracey F..... Yes it was owen Owen then Allders
Philip Suter You would have been right. Looks likeit was Owen Owen till around 1996 then Alders, but not sure how long they owned it before it became Debenhams
Hayes, Hillingdon and Uxbridge Past and Present Facebook group May 2017
Tasha B.......... I worked there but I'm not over 60
Terry R....... theres an Owen Owen store in Coventry during second world war. has brass plague on it commemorating death of fireman. apparently he was on high ladder directing water through roof when ladder either caught fire or it snapped and he fell through roof into fire.
Lisa D....... My late mum - Joan Parkes worked there in Suters which became Owen Owen in Uxbridge . This was in the late 70's early 80's I think .She worked in the haberdashery dept .I remember watching the money in the tubes go around the store !
Janet G........ I liked Owen Owen we bought our first vacuum cleaner there when we were new in the area. Sad when it closed.
Tasha B.......... I was assistant sales manager of China & glass and cards in Owen Owen....I also worked for Wedgwood in Owen Owen for a while
Lesley R.... I worked in the cash office for while think it was 86/87
Adele B..... I worked in owen owen on the fragrance counter for 3 years
Ann H...... I had a Saturday job in the shoe department when it was Suters. Must have been 1972
Garry P...... I used love the toy department on the first floor
Tom D..... Used to go and see Father Christmas every year
Allison M...... Used to like the cafe
Maxine S...... I had a Saturday job in Suters in 1975
Maxine S..... I remember queuing up on a sat eve for my wages in a little brown envelope from Mr. Suter
12th December 2016 - Paul L - Suters was the best shop in Slough, when you was a child. Christmas was the best, as it was decorated on every floor. The escalators took you up to the toy store level and the first thing you saw was the Chemistry sets and cabinets full of test tubes and chemicals.
I remember walking around cabinets of Corgi and Matchbox toys, displayed and deciding what I wanted for Christmas and Birthdays that year.
In August 2016 Rosanne Goreham from Middlesex made contact with Philip Suter and very kindly sent this from the early 1930's. She mentioned the Hayes, Hillingdon and Uxbridge Past and Present Facebook group and on the 8th September I posted "Somebody told me about this group and pointed me in the direction of a posting about Suters in Uxbridge that was sold back in 1978. There is a website Suters Department Stores and if anyone has more information (memories of) about Suters in Uxbridge would love to hear from them. Thanks"
The following replies came in:
Patricia H Haberdashery in the front of the store and the shoes on the mezzanine at the back, just after the clothing, Toys and Furniture on the top floor I think. I still have my Suters card somewhere, they sold the uniforms for my school (LV) school at the slough branch too.
Debbie W My sister worked there in a boutique!
Karen O'L I loved Suters! I remember the wooden drawers with glass fronts. Also the tubes that sucked up the money. Wonderful department store
Susan R S My Nana worked there, I remember the tubes they put the money in, used to fascinate me as a child
Patricia D Remember the tubes that the money was put in and the lift.
Debbie T My mum used to take me to see Father Christmas there as a treat. I still remember the sledge ride to get to Santa and how wonderful I thought it was.
Michael S Always loved Suters - went passed it every day going to and from work. Was always the place to buy "special" presents. Purchased a Poole Pottery dinner service in mid 70's which is still used daily and now that we live in Poole have found out you can still obtain pieces - a couple of plates cost more than we paid for the full dinner service !!!
Alan P I remember being taken there as a child to be fitted for my shoes. They had a wonderful machine you could look through to see how your foot fitted in the shoe. An X-Ray machine! How times change.
Philip Suter Your feet looked black on a green background - had to be stopped beacause of concerns of over exposure to radiation I recollect.
9th September Christine W Loved Father Christmas and the sleigh ride. Also nearly got crushed to death when Tony Blackburn opened a new boutique there in the late 60s
Olive P I bought the materials for my little bridesmaids & page boys outfits in Suters 1973.
10th September DebbieD P Thought it was Randall's that the sleigh ride was in.
Philip Suter I remember from as a small child a ride every year, could be a boat or sleigh and it was on the second floor at the front of the building. You got off through another doorway to see Father Christmas. Sorry no idea if Randalls also had one as I was only taken to the Suters one
Stephen F My mate worked there in the men's department when he left school in 1971 it was a lovely traditional shop. Are you being served TV programme always reminded us of his time there, as he had to wear a three piece suit and a bowler hat and he was only 16.
Margaret B We used to go to the Café on the top floor. It was a counter with chairs / stools and the staff served from the middle. It was an oval shape. They did very good milkshakes and coffee and danish. D Binnington S Binnington and I still talk about it. Was there a model train that ran round above it?
11th September Terry R Getting the old fellah that operated the lift to let us kids ride up in it after Saturday morning pictures at the Odeon. If he let us, we'd ride up then run down the stairs and try again. Never let us on the second time.
Michael C Santas Christmas grotto on the second floor and the lift with the caged doors and tgr old man that operated it
In April 2016 a copy of the sale particulars from an auction at The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury on the 25th November 1919 was added to this site here It was also posted on the "Old Ledbury" Facebook page and the following comment received from Andrew Turner who said "I think it would be whatever is in between the bookshop and the bank, perhaps still SEZ which was a cafe and a women's clothing shop? . Both 5 and 6 used to be my grandad's : "J.T. Walters" drapers and furnishings. Just out of interest, the last time I was in the bookshop the flooring was the same as I remember my dad installing 49 years ago"
Then Roger Baker send a message "It seems that George Allison Suter, stood for the local council in 1894"
Image Source Roger Baker of Old Ledbury Facebook Group
On the 11th December Philip released this Press Release -Suters Ltd Department Stores website
The link was published on the Slough 1970s Facebook group page
Comments received.....
11th December 2015 Tina B Lots of fond memories if going there when I was young.
Karen H I loved going to see father xmas there & toy dept.
Yvonne F B me too
Louise E-N Suters always had some wonderful things... I would go in every Saturday when I went into slough just to have a look, and if I had the money spare to buy something, then it was in here I bought it.... Very sad its not there anymore, like all the good stores they've gone and so is the slough we all once knew.
Martin E Worked there, my 01st job started September 1976 !!!!!
Alan B I also worked there....( toy department) lol...memories.
Janet P I loved this store, and seeing Father Xmas there was great.
Rosalyn G Friends of mine met at a Suters Christmas party in the late 60 s and still going strong
Carrying on the conversation on to the 12th, 13th, 14th December
Tina B Lots of fond memories if going there when I was young
Janet P I loved this store, and seeing Father Xmas there was great.
Angela S Loved the sweet carousel!!!
Yvonne F B they used to have money chutes
Saraan d G My mum used to take me to the cafe and have a treat of Welsh rarebit after school
Christine P I remember the man that operated the lift
Debbie T Lisa H your mum use to work here
Alan R Used to love Santa's Grotto there as a child !
Eileen O I used to work there on a Saturday when I was 17........
Carole P I worked in the toy dept in Suters on a Saturday in 1976/77
Kathy E I still call it Suters!
Philip Suter I still find it amazing so many people remember the place or worked there and have those memories some 37 years later. Wonder if it will be the same in the future remembering their local branch of Debenhams or John Lewis?
Christine P I don't think many would, Suters was such a wonderful unique shop with a lovely Atmosphere
Philip Suter Unfortunately have no photos of it even tried Slough Museum's collection. I remember it was red with white baskets...I think!
Angela S It was! I also loved the ride (on bench seats which moved from side to side in a darkened area) which arrived in santas grotto. Got a toy tiered washing up stand with all utensils, plates etc from Santa. Loved it! Happy memories! Best Santa ever, too! Must have been 1966/67?
Christopher Y I worked on the rebuilding of Suters for HD Bowyers local builders in the 60s
Claire F My biggest memory of Suters is from Christmas the wonderful trees that were put on the front of the building. Were they are huge as I remember, or was it just that I was small back then?!
Philip Suter They were tall in slough imitation tress that used to go back to storage in India Road. They were very long. My photo attached (think I was about 12) In uxbridge there were always real ones on a flat roof at front and rear.
18th December - Bob S My Sister had her first job there, I remember her in her green leather mini skirt and a ghastly orange jumper.
David B I used to work in there distribution centre I enjoyed every minute of it wish it never closed as would still be there now worked with Joe peter Steven mike Walters who was manager and loads of others some who may not be here any more best job I ever had
Christine M Wonderful to have that much personal history available to keep track of one's family. Most impressed Suters.
Philip Suter Still trying to find any scandals though!!
20th December - Eddie O'D My Auntie Francis worked in the toy dept.in the 50'sat Suters.
21st December - Fiona D Wow this pic has brought back some lovely memories
Mary H My sister used to work on the ground floor glass and crockery
Jan N I worked here too and loved it heart emotion xxx
Deena L My Husband had something to do with it when it was Owen Owen, can't remember what now, was it sold to Ward White at some stage ?
Christopher Y I think its a Alders but havent been back to Slough (Sluff) for a while
Carol C I worked in the glove department on Saturdays during the early 60s.
Marguerita O'R My Auntie Francis worked for years on the top floor toy dept
Sue S Oh I loved that toy department, happy days
Marguerita O'R Yes best bit was the cafe was on the same level!
On the 8th December Philip posted the following on the Slough 1970s Facebook group page
Comments received.....
9th December 2015 Melanie F My Berkertex wedding dress came from there too. used to love going with Mum to the restaurant too! Happy Days!
9th December 2015 Beverley D Bought my wedding dress in Suters
8th December 2015 -Paula M I've still got all my Pippa dolls my Nan bought me from Suters!!!
8th December 2015 - Julie R sister Imelda worked there
8th December 2015 - Sharon W I remember going there as a child and loved watching the money go up the shoot to the office. Then worked there when it became Owen Owen, worked upstairs on the top floor soft furnishings and toys.
8th December 2015 - Dot H Worked in toy dept probably 63/64 toy in pics look very familiar. Remember Lego being launched we all got a pack think those bricks are still doing the rounds of the younger generation in the family even now!
From Slough 1970s Facebook group - November / December 2015
7th December 2015 - Jay L Worked soft furnishings on Saturdays 67/68. Remember Fiona on SF she married another SF person who had an MG Midget. (1st lesson in difference of having no money) Moira Mullaney from Gerrards Cross on ground floor was my then girl friend. Great days.
PS reply Many thanks, Tom and his wife Doreen are still very much about, but his brother David passed away many years ago. Also now over two years since Richard (Dick) and his wife passed away. I am still trying to persuade my other brother Robert to write something for the Suters site
4th December 2015 - Constance R.Yes you can certainly use the photo on the Suters site. Gerry moved to Norwich some years ago and I halve not heard or seen Harry for quite a while . I always liked the second floor and I remember Richard . Tom Suter was often on the second floor with us and David was around a lot too . We all liked Clarence ! He was a very nice gentleman !!
1976 Picture courtesy of Constance Rainer 1976 when she ran the pancake race for Suters . She was between number 15 and 19 . She almost came last but it was good fun !!
PS reply May I use photo on Suters site please? I too remember Gerry and Harry. Not sure if they are still in contact. I was asked to work in soft furnishings / carpets and never enjoyed it. Really good to hear from you.
3rd December 2015 - Constance R. I worked on the second floor with Gerry Goodchild ,Harry Ponton and Irene Wallace when Mrs Brown was in the cash office . On the net curtains !! Really busy days and no calculators !! We had to add our daily takings up without any of these !! That is why we older folks are brighter than the younger people of today !!
2nd December 2015 - Constance R. Wonderful reading and brings back so many happy memories ! A wonderful family to work for and we were recognised for our hard but enjoyable work . I worked there from 1975 until 1991-2 and remember all those on the photos !! Great !!! Suters used to get packed out on a Saturday afternoon Andy there were queues waiting to get served by helpful staff !! Changed days now !!! I worked in Suters for 17 years !! Happy days !! Debenhams now and hardly any staff on the second floor now !! Never go there much now !! Bad service nowadays and everyone so miserable !! SAD !!
22nd November 2015 - Nicky F The best Santa was always in suters
Christine W - I can remember Christmas time in Sutters when they had a Santa grotto which seemed like you went on a ride in a stage coach or a train carriage and it seemed like you were travelling to get to see Santa in lap land ,when you got off Santa was there and he gave you a present, anyone else remember this.
Ruth M - No pics sadly but memories are never forgotten. I loved Suters it had the best toy department around here.
From Slough 1970s Facebook group - March 2015
16th March 2015 - Gerry W. worked at Suters ate at Zorba
4th March 2015 - Lindsay M. there was a great toy department in here, Denise B. I loved walking round the store on a Saturday morning
From Slough 1970s Facebook group - February 2015
25 February 2015 - Maggie S. Do you remember suters dept store? My mum worked there in the 70's in menswear she said it was just like are you being served, they even had their own Mr Grace.
25 February 2015 - Carol C. I worked in Suters on Saturdays while I was at Langley Secondary in the early 60s. I worked in the glove department with Violet Peck - I often wonder where she is now.
23 December 2014 RE; William Parker Suter and Jane Mousir - Would you like any further information on William Parker Suter and Jane Mousir who moved to Queensland, Australia during the 1880's, They were my G-G-grandparents. Best regards, Chris Mott Sydney, Australia
PS reply Hello Chris Many thanks for your email. That would really be fantastic. My brother in law Richard Ensor researched the family history back in 2004 / 2005 and this additional information would be most welcome. I presume you found the website by searching for William Parker Suter. The really early section has only been live for a couple of weeks now. Look forward to hearing from you.
26 December 2014 Dear Philip, Please find attached an extract from my family tree spreadsheet which covers the Suters. These extracts only cover "historical" persons, all living persons have been deleted. I've added some dates and other information from your website that I had not found myself. I tend to think that the three daughters of William Parker Suter and Jane Mousir where rather well educated. My mother says that Emily was one of the top music teachers in Queensland in the early 1900's whilst Annie Eliza was qualified as a lawyer and was active in the suffragette movement in Australia during the 1890s. Most descendents of my Great grandmother Agnes Bertha Suter would probably be living in Townsville which is located in north Queensland but there are also a sprinkling in Brisbane, Sydney and the Hunter Valley to the north of Sydney. Wilfred Arthur Suter (Bob) Chaillon on the first sheet was my grandfather.
PS reply Dear Chris Many thanks for taking the time to do this. My grandfather would have been George William Suter (Ledbury draper person who moved to Slough) and my late father was John Dack. So I note you have deleted those alive, but your Grandfather was Wilfred Arthur Suter (Bob) Chaillon so was that a double barrel name or was Suter just included in it? So somewhere along the line I presume the Mott surname appeared?
26 December 2014 "Suter" was my grandfather's third given name. (I was told he didn't like either the Wilfred or the Suter.) He was my mother's father. So Mott comes from the other side of the family. Go to page here
December 2014 " I have just been reading through your Suters website, which is very interesting. I then stumbled across the Supercar and Stingray photos which were very unexpected. I work with Jamie Anderson, son of Gerry, who made Thunderbirds and all the other great puppets series in the 60's. I was wondering, would you be interested in answering a Q&A or jotting down any more memories of Bob Bell/visits from the art department and the puppet window displays? We would like to do a small article on Suters, as its connected to the history of the studios in the 60's. The article will be published on the official Gerry Anderson website. http://www.gerryanderson.co.uk
We have it on record that Bob & Derek (Meddings) used to shop in Slough at Woolworths for any bits and pieces which in turn could be used for props and various craft. However, there hasn't been anything documented about Suters and we would love to know more. The photos of the window displays are fascinating. Many thanks, James Fielding - More about this here
From Slough 1970s Facebook group - December 2014
Trisha: if my memory services me right l was working there during that time!! l think l finished there around 66/67 nice job at christmas
James: I remember the Suters paper bags. My mum and sisters used to shop there in the 70's
John: Was a kid and liked the toy department. Also remember the money shoots that rose above the people in the store connected to the tills
This image was also posted by Karen..
Margaret: My children used to spend hours in the toy department, it was a great shop. It is a shame family business seems to have died out. All run by faceless people now.
Margaret: We used to take the children to santa's grotto every year at Suters.
12th December 2014 - Hi Philip, I've just been reading with great interest, some of your family history on your website. I was particularly interested in the Ledbury part because your ancestors and mine were neighbours. My ancestor was at No. 4, the grocer, Charles Pedlingham .. (the 1951 article that you have included, has him as C.Podlingham.) This is not my photograph, but one that I have blown up from a book about Ledbury, which shows our ancestors side by side..You can just make out the Suter name in the middle of the sign. It was taken at the time of an election in 1910.
Hi Lynne Many thanks for the information and reading my brother in law's article, I will change the name to Charles. I have had this family history for a few years now and really did not read much of it till I started copying to put on the website. My late father left Ledbury when he was around 10 but never lost his love of the town or the accent he spoke with. It was still there 80 years later!
13th December - Could I be really cheeky and ask you to change The "O" in P"o"dlingham to an "E" as it should be Pedlingham. Visit page here
10th December 2014 - Philip Suter contacted the "Old Ledbury website" about a photo on Suters - The Early Years Part Two and a fire at 5 High Street Ledbury after the business had been sold several years earlier. Link to page Here. The details of the reply from Jo at Old Ledbury are by the photo and additional one supplied however she made the following comment too "I have visited your website and viewed your lovely old photos of Ledbury,The group is fundraising at the moment for a microfilm scanner to eventually get the Ledbury Guardian newspapers digitised. This will of course unlock all the info that we seek for our family trees. A handful of members are busy at the moment transcribing the WW1 Ledbury Guardian Newspapers that were digitised as part of a Lottery Grant to the Herefordshire History part of Hereford Library.
Your relatives are turning up in the transcriptions. If you visit our website and search on SUTER and SUTOR you will find the listings. If I find anything else I think is of interest to you I will of course send it through directly to you. Jo Old Ledbury Facebook Group & Website . Vist the Old Ledbury website Here
14th October 2014....SUBJECT - Suter family and shops - COMMENTS - Thank you for the interesting website. My father was Rector of Slough, and I was a Saturday girl in Baby Linen at Slough Suters I can't quite work out the generations. I remember Mr Clarence, and I think that there were two sons - Mr Richard and Mr ? Hmm Mr Clarence was reputed to be very stern, and I was once asked anxiously by another member of staff "What did he say to you?" "What were you doing?" and I said "He asked me if my father was better."
PS reply "15th October 2014 Thank you so much for your email. It is fantastic hearing from people who used to work at Suters and I am very pleased you found the website. My cousin Tom and brother in law Richard Ensor put a lot of work into the history. Clarence was my uncle and his two sons were Tom and David, however there were a lot of members of the family involved in the business. Richard (Dick Suter) was there in the early 1960s and then left and was back there again in the 1970s till it was sold in 1978. He passed away in 2013. Thanks again for getting in touch, Kind regards Philip Suter"
15th October 2014....Thank you very much for sorting out the names for me! Yes, of course, the sons were Tom and David. There was, I think, a member of the Miller family (Rev Philip Miller of St Giles in Reading) who married a member of your family? The reason that I remember Mr Richard was that I'm fairly sure that it was he who scolded me at Christmas (probably 1960 to 1962) for making a silly mistake, He wasn't (I think) unkind, but it seared my memory that I was scolded in front of a customer who was a parishioner! One or more of the three was, I think , in charge of another shop, perhaps in Uxbridge. Many thanks for helping me to sort out these memories
14th August 2014.... "I worked on Saturday's while ending school 1956ish. I was on haberdashery opposite hosiery. Remember Mr Clarence passing round the store hands clasped behind his back and Mr Tom. There was Mrs Jones and a lady called Yvonne who took me under her wing and we went to lunch at the ABC on the Crown corner. My granddaughter is now working for Debenhams Slough - Edith"
6th August 2014:....."My brother knows that I collect memories of Slough (I come from Langley) but somehow he found a photo of Suters and sent it to me. I then looked on the internet under Suters and there it all was. I knew Tom Suter and his brother David (Uxbridge) but not as well! I was very fond of Clarence! Pat"
PS reply "Hello Pat Pat many thanks for your email. Very interested to know how you found about the Suters Ltd site?
5th August 2014:..... "I worked at the old Slough store from 1956 to 1959 and had a wonderful introduction to the world of working for a living! I remember with affection Miss Hughes, Mr Tom Suter, Mr Clarence, Thelma, Margaret, Brenda and many others from that time. I went from Paper Patterns to Baby/School wear - Pat"
9th June 2014:......."Thank you for this site, I spent 9 very happy years working for Suters Slough. I think often of the friends I made and have not seen or heard from for many years. I got the best training possible by the best people. I still think of Tom Suter and how he could put the fear of God into me, or Richards office where you couldn't see him for the cigarette smoke. The laughs, the fun and after all this time I am still a retailer still have a passion and for that thank you. Margaret"
8th June 2014... "I worked at Uxbridge Suters, first as a Saturday job and then full time both in the office. The office manager was Miss Brown. I was on the switchboard and general office duties. Each night I had to put one telephone line through to Mr Arthur's home. One night I forgot and got a stiff note on my desk the next day. I didn't forget again. Mr Arthur was mayor of Uxbridge at one time.
When I was a Saturday girl I work in the Lampson room some of the time. Later my mother joined the company working in the Lampson room. sadly she died whilst she was employed by Suters. Later on I moved to the outskirts of High Wycombe (Hughenden Valley) one of the Mr Suters owned he main farm in the valley. Shirley"
Left - "Lampson" room / Cash office at Uxbridge - Below - General office at Uxbridge - (both photos as in 1978)
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14th April 2014..."I found your very interesting site via a post on Facebook that's encouraged some nice reminiscing about the Slough store: I'm 51 now and haven't lived in Slough for a very long time. I do, however, have very fond memories of trips to the town centre with my parents and brother. No shopping expedition was complete without a visit to Suter's.
My brother and I always begged for the same treat as soon as we started walking in the direction of the store - a bag of sweets from the revolving pick and mix machine! Perhaps because it was an occasional treat and all the more precious as a result, I vividly remember the machine very fondly. Collecting a paper bag, watching the tiers of baskets go round, hoping our parents and the staff weren't looking so we could enjoy the experience even more and grab our favourites without pressing the stop button! Simple, happy memories.
There are some lovely photos and articles on your site. I wondered if, by any stroke of luck, you have a photo of this glorious piece of engineering? I'd love to post it to the Facebook page so we could all enjoy seeing it again. My best wishes to you and your family. Kind Regards, Michelle -
PS reply: Thank you so much for contacting me and telling me about your experiences with the revolving sweet machine. I remember it now and when I was at Bourne and Hollingsworth in London they were interested in buying it, but never did. I don't have a picture of the machine, but will circulate your email around to see if anyone else has. If one comes to life I will let you know and in the meantime thanks again for making contact."
16th April 2014...."I am researching family history and am interested in any additional information you may have on Carrick & Coles"
PS Reply: "Dear Jane Many thanks for your email. I did not reply before as I was waiting to hear back from my brother in law Richard Ensor to see if he could help. He had researched the earlier Suters history which is now on the website. http://www.philipsuter.co.uk/A_family_Business_Suters_Limited_1918_to_1928_2.htm He tells me he has no more additional information. I believe he got some information via Uxbridge library. I found this http://www.lsacalfilms.co.uk/2013/07/29/week-commencing-29th-july/ and http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx?cat=074-acc538_2-2&cid=1-1-14-38#1-1-14-38 I am very sorry cannot be of any more help, but hope the project goes well Kind regards Philip Suter"
From Slough 1970s Facebook group - April 2014
Dot: Fascinating reading worked there in the early 60's, forgoten about Mr Clarence!
Michelle: Thank you for sharing. My Grandad was the manager there - Following further investigation we found out he was Mr Cyril Reed, manager of the Suters in Slough store.
Debbie: I pushed the button and stopped the escalator in there when I was about 4yrs and got smacked legs to boot.
Gary: My mum worked there for a while.
Julie: Both my parents worked there a good few yrs bac.....Mum selling macs on the 1st floor & Dad in the cafe at the top!
Louise: I loved that pick & mix machine...but when I tell people about it now, they look at me as though I'm mad! Maybe horizonally revolving pick & mix was unique to Suters
Michelle: Louise, thank you for that perfect description! Let's be happy that neither of us are mad - amazing machine!! I think it had about six baskets in each row that as you say, revolved horizontally. I think there was a button to stop it when a variety you liked came round - but we used to find it much more fun to grab the sweets while it was still moving and got away with it only if our parents or one of the staff didn't catch us!
Jacky: I thought the pipes they used to transport the money was brilliant.
Gary: Jacky my mum worked on those tubes. Was facinated as a kid what they were for.
Tony: Outside London the best toy department.
Brian: They had an after shave range in Suter's in the early 1970s - called 9 Flags and each different country had a different aroma - they were all fantastic.
Colette: Used to love wandering around that store. My first recollection of seeing Father Christmas was there I'm sure.
Pam: Loved Suters I think House of Bewley was near there somewhere.
Tricia: Yes Pam it was just a few doors down, loved going there for tea and cakes on a shopping day, l also worked at suters for a little while great shop. sad all these shop are either closing or have gone
Angie:The upscale shop
Graham: one of the very first stores to have an escalator.
Maria: My nan used get my school uniform for St Anthony's from there, summer dresses would last 2 years if she sewed a white band around them hem. Same dress just a bit longer.
Amrit: Used to work in the Beauty salon..loved it.
Jay: Worked on Saturdays in late 60s on habidashery. Got the sack because my hair too long.
Graham: it was built by H D Bowyers where i was an apprentice.
Yvonne: Always met my friends outside Suters on a Saturday. A lovely Department Store.
Sally: My mother worked in Suters in Uxbridge many years ago. It's a sports shop now, I believe
Karen: Thanks for sharing Philip Suter. I think everyone remembers Suters....from the china department in the basement to the toy department on the top floor.....great memories.
Gloria: Just a thought, when Suters, Isaacs, Waitrose & the like left the town, that was the beginning of it's downfall
Christine: My favourite time to visit Suter's in my childhood was in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The whole shop used to look, smell and feel like Christmas. Such excitement for us kids. One of life's treasured memories
Francis Frith website - Uxbridge 40s 50sand 60s A Memory of Uxbridge
In the fourties, fifties and sixties my mum used to work in Suters in the china department. Someone else remarked about their payment system. I believe it was called a Lampson Service. One put the money and bill in the bullet, stuffed it into the tube,it went to the accounts section and change came rocketing back. Very exciting to someone who was young. In Suters shoe department there was a machine that could show pictures of your feet. I guess it was Xray so totally unusable today for medical reasons. Visit Page Here
Comment by Philip Suter "I too remember these machines both at Uxbridge and Slough. They were called a Fluoroscope.
As a youngster growing up you would climb onto the machine and could see your feet in green and black inside the shoes. They would have been exposed for only a few seconds. The Uxbridge machine from memory was located on the right hand side of the photo above left. The person having his/her feet measured would be able to see them at the same time as a staff member and parent in the case of a child. As there were concerns about exposure to radiation in the media the use of these x-ray machines for shoe fitting had to be stopped."
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MultiTV's Joy Prime Channel Manager, Nana Yaa Sarpong has donated several items to the Akropong School for the Blind as part of her birthday celebrations.
She made the donation last Thursday, June 29, a day before her birthday to show gratitude to God for adding another year to her age.
She donated bags of rice, boxes of Cowbell Milk Powder, Beta malt drinks, Frytol cooking oil, tomatoes puree, assorted clothing and footwears and assorted biscuits among others to the school.
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Broccoli and Cheese Egg White Scramble on Whole-Wheat English Muffin
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1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen (thawed) broccoli florets
1/4 cup water
8 extra-large egg whites or 1 1/4 cups egg white substitute
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 whole-wheat English muffins, split and toasted
1/4 cup shredded, fat-free cheddar cheese
1. Finely chop broccoli. Coat a large nonstick saute pan with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and water; stirring frequently, cook until broccoli is limp, around 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer broccoli to a dish.
2. In a bowl, add egg whites, milk, and pepper. Whisk together to combine.
3. Split and toast each English muffin; set aside.
4. Meanwhile, use a paper towel to wipe the saute pan clean. Coat again with cooking spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add egg whites and use a spatula to stir eggs constantly until whites are almost firm, just a few minutes. Stir in cooked broccoli and cheese; remove from heat.
5. To serve, place each English muffin half onto a plate. Divide egg mixture between each muffin, piling high with eggs. Serve with a fork and knife.
Cooking Tip: The secret to not overcooking scrambled eggs is to remove the eggs from the heat slightly before being done. The eggs will cook another minute from the carryover heat.
Keep it Healthy: Broccoli isn't the only vegetable that can be used in this recipe. Any vegetables hanging out in your fridge—think red peppers, green beans, zucchini—can be used instead. Just finely chop them to keep within the cooking time.
Tip: Substitute corn tortillas for English muffins to easily turn this into breakfast tacos. Even consider sautéing 1 chopped tomato and 1 chopped jalapeno with the broccoli for a more Mexican touch to the taco.
Nutrition Info
139 Calories per serving
0.1 g Sat. Fat per serving
338 mg Sodium per serving
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Pre-dispute arbitration clauses should be banned, senators say
Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) was the lead signer of the letter to CMS
Arbitration clauses inserted into nursing home admission contracts do not adequately protect residents' rights, and should be outright banned, senators urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in a letter this week.
The letter, signed by 34 Democrats including lead signer Sen. Al Franken (D-MN), said recent efforts by CMS to improve resident awareness of arbitration clauses are "well-intentioned," but ultimately complicate any future disputes and fail to improve safety. Language aimed at improving resident awareness of the clauses was included in July's proposed rule for long-term care facilities.
The senators recommended CMS prohibit the use of binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts in order to "ensure that residents and their families are not deprived of their rights."
"All too often, only after a resident has suffered an injury or death, do families truly understand the impact of the arbitration agreement they have already signed," the letter states.
The letter stresses that nursing home residents and their families should only enter into arbitration agreements after an incident has occurred, allowing them to consider all of their legal rights.
Clif Porter, senior vice president of government affairs and public policy at the American Health Care Association, said his organization disagrees with the views expressed in the senators' letter.
"We believe this is a matter Congress has already addressed through the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), and rulemaking on this issue is unnecessary," Porter wrote in an email to Bloomberg BNA.


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Have you ever felt like you have come home to the Round House? You remember! The round house is the train station at the end of the line where the engin of the train is turned around to go back in the same direction. Long days at work bring on these feelings of coming home to the round house. I've worked such a long day that when I got home I feel like I will only be here long enough to turn around and go back. Not much time in the evening to do much crafting or anything else but go to sleep and return to work. Not complaining....................Just saying.
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Morges goals and agenda
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Morges, Switzerland, December, 1999
Goals and the agenda of the meeting
"The Goals and the Agenda of the Meeting" is the address given at the opening session of Special Commission's meeting in Morges by Rev. Dr Konrad Raiser, general secretary of the WCC.
In his opening remarks, the moderator of the Central Committee, His Holiness Aram I, has already provided a succinct summary of the circumstances which have led to the creation of the Special Commission and of its tasks. Your comments in the discussion have enlarged the perspectives, and in the afternoon the Commission will begin its proper work. I have been asked to give a brief introduction to the substance of this first meeting of the Commission.
Without wanting to repeat what has been said already by His Holiness Aram, let me remind you that the Special Commission has been created by the assembly of the WCC in Harare in December 1998. With its decision the assembly responded to the call from the meeting of Eastern Orthodox Churches at Thessaloniki in May 1998 and to the subsequent discussions and suggestions formulated by the Executive Committee of the WCC in September and December 1998. You have received these documents with your preparatory papers and there is no need to elaborate on them. The basic mandate of the Special Commission is given in the decision of the assembly to which the moderator of the Central Committee has already referred. The text of the resolution speaks of a "Special Commission on Orthodox Participation in the WCC with half of its members to be determined by the Orthodox churches and half by the Executive Committee of the WCC after consultation with other member churches". According to the same resolution, the Special Commission is established "to study and analyze the whole spectrum of questions related to Orthodox participation in the WCC, recognizing that many of these concerns are of importance to other member churches as well".
This is the core mandate, which invites a few observations. What is "special" about this commission? There is, first, its composition. For the first time in the life of the WCC, an official body has been created with equal participation of representatives from Orthodox churches and from the other member churches of the WCC. With its decision, the assembly has responded to a longstanding demand by the Orthodox churches. Secondly, there is the focus on "Orthodox concerns". These are however considered as paradigmatic for questions which have to be faced together by the membership of the WCC. I venture to say that never before in its fifty years of history has the WCC taken its Orthodox member churches as seriously as with this decision of the Harare assembly. The repeated calls from the Orthodox churches have been heard and are considered as questions which concern the fellowship of churches in the WCC as a whole. The beginning of the work of the Commission is therefore truly a "special" moment in the life of the WCC.
The assembly decision then continues by asking the Special Commission to "make proposals concerning the necessary changes in structure, style and ethos of the Council". This echoes the call of the Thessaloniki meeting for a "radical restructuring of the WCC" as well as the various concerns about the agenda, the working styles, the ways of decision-making and the ethos of the Council to which His Holiness Aram has already referred. We all recall the various desiderata which have been formulated by Orthodox representatives and delegations on previous occasions. Many of these have meanwhile found a positive response in actions of governing bodies or the leadership of the WCC. However, we are also aware of the fact that behind these desiderata and at their root is a sense of mutual distance, incomprehension and even alienation between the Orthodox and the Protestant constituencies of the WCC. Misgivings with regard to structure, style and ethos are only indications of a deeper problem in the relationships between the churches within the fellowship of the WCC. It is not surprising that it should have been in the context of the discussion about a Common Understanding and Vision that this most recent articulation of "Orthodox concerns" occurred; and it should be noted, therefore, that the assembly placed its decision in the context of the ongoing process of reception of the policy document "Towards a Common Understanding and Vision of the WCC", as the moderator has already reminded us. Questions of structure, style and ethos are to be understood as consequences of a more fundamental clarification regarding the nature of the fellowship which the churches share with one another in the WCC. It would be my hope that the Special Commission can take this perspective into account in shaping its agenda.
The assembly decision finally states clearly that this is a Special Commission of the WCC, operating within its present constitutional framework and thus reporting in the first instance to the Central Committee. The Commission does not decide for itself, but its proposals and recommendations are to "be brought before the Central Committee for consideration and decision while necessary constitutional changes will be presented to the next WCC assembly". Like all other commissions of the WCC, the Special Commission has essentially an advisory role. The fact, however, that one-half of its members have been appointed directly by the Orthodox churches themselves, whereas the other half have been appointed by the Executive Committee with subsequent approval by the Central Committee, underlines its "special" character. It is understood that the Orthodox members of the Commission will participate in its work in close consultation with their own churches from whom they have received their mandate. A significant number of the members of the Special Commission are in addition members of the Executive or Central Committee of the WCC, which will ensure that these governing bodies are regularly informed about the work of the Commission.
In view of the complex nature of the issues to be addressed by the Commission, the assembly decision has provided for an initial time frame of three years, with the expectation that a report be presented to the Central Committee in the year 2002. It would then be up to the Central Committee to consider whether and in what form the work of the Special Commission is to be continued. It is further anticipated that the work of the Commission may lead to recommendations about changes in the Constitution of the WCC. Such constitutional amendments will have to be considered and accepted by the Central Committee, but they can be approved only by the next assembly after having been submitted to the member churches at least six months prior to the meeting of the assembly. Already in the context of the discussion on a Common Understanding and Vision a number of proposals for amendments to the Constitution were considered. The previous Central Committee felt, however, that most of these proposals needed more time for mature reflection and consideration, and it therefore limited itself to a number of minor amendments regarding the role of presidents and a clearer distinction between the tasks of the Central and the Executive Committees. The creation of the Special Commission now offers the appropriate framework for a comprehensive reassessment of the WCC Constitution in the light of the basic understanding of the Council as a fellowship of churches which was affirmed by the Harare assembly.
In consultation with the co-moderators of the Special Commission, an annotated agenda for this first session has been prepared, and it is before you for your consideration and eventual approval. Three main objectives have been identified for this session.
First, it was felt that sufficient time should be given to a free sharing of concerns and views among the members of the Special Commission. All of you come to this work with longstanding ecumenical experience both in the setting of the World Council of Churches and in the context of bilateral dialogues between the Orthodox churches and particular church families from the Protestant tradition. You share the basic concern about strengthening the fellowship of churches in the WCC, but you may have different views and understandings about the issues at stake and the appropriate response. Before the Commission formulates its agenda, all its members should have the opportunity to express their convictions and expectations, and it will be important for the Commission to listen to these different statements and to take them seriously.
Secondly, the Commission will have to discuss the basic mandate which it has received from the Harare assembly and clarify the understanding of its role within the constitutional framework of the WCC. This will include the task to determine the official membership of the Commission and to consider whether to invite consultants or to admit observers to its meetings. In addition to the two co-moderators who have already been designated, it may be necessary to form a small steering group to prepare for meetings of the Commission and coordinate its work, including the preparation of reports and the sharing of information about the work of the Commission with the churches and the wider public.
The annotated agenda identifies as a third objective that the Commission, after having formally constituted itself and clarified the modalities of its work, will have to determine the main issues on which it will concentrate its attention and elaborate a work plan with clear timelines. The formal membership of the Commission may well exceed fifty persons; it will thus be too large a body to do its work in plenary sessions of the Commission only. It may therefore be advisable to form sub-groups, each working on one major issue of the agenda and preparing analyses and recommendations for discussion in the plenary of the Commission. It will therefore be necessary to devote some time to the eventual establishment of sub-groups, of the themes and issues to be assigned to them, the methodology of work and a preliminary distribution of membership. The preparatory papers offer some initial proposals about an eventual structuring of the agenda which could be of help in reaching an agreement on these practical questions.
I hope it is obvious that the Special Commission, like all governing and advisory bodies of the WCC, will need the support of the staff of the Council. For many years already, the Orthodox Task Force, which is formed by the executive staff members of the WCC from Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches, has rendered an essential service in accompanying and furthering the discussion which has finally led to the establishment of the Special Commission. The Orthodox Task Force will therefore also continue to accompany the work of the Special Commission. In view of the fact that many of the concerns to be addressed by the Special Commission are being raised not only by Orthodox churches, but are of importance to other member churches of the WCC as well, a special staff group has been created which includes in equal numbers staff colleagues from the two major traditions, drawing on the expertise of many different teams within the present staff organization. This staff group is moderated by the deputy general secretary, Mr Georges Lemopoulos, with Ms Teny Pirri-Simonian from the team on Church and Ecumenical Relations, who carries special responsibility for the relationships with Orthodox member churches, serving as secretary. This staff group has been responsible for preparing this meeting and has put together the preparatory materials which you have received. The role of this staff group will be supportive, respecting the integrity of the Commission and its process of work.
Let me conclude by saying that as general secretary of the WCC I have great expectations regarding the work of this Special Commission. What seemed to be a situation of crisis during the period leading up to the Harare assembly, threatening -- at least in the eyes of some -- even the very existence of the WCC, has, with the grace of God and the patient efforts of many among you, been turned into a genuine opportunity. Issues which have been causing pain and tension already for a long time, but which so far have never been addressed honestly, are now being accepted as challenges for a renewal and a deepening of the fellowship of churches in the WCC. The Harare assembly has acknowledged that the Council is in a process of transformation and that we are again "together on the way". The assembly has affirmed the call to "grow together" and to "build together" and has thus manifested its will to reshape the World Council of Churches in a way that it can respond to the challenges of the 21st century and to the new ecumenical situation at the turn of the millennium. That the Special Commission begins its work during the season of Advent and at the beginning of the church year leading into a new century should strengthen our expectant mood as we open this meeting. May God bless your work for the benefit of the whole World Council of Churches.


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Who said that wearing a puffa jacket couldn't be stylish and cute? I know that with jackets like these it's very easy for them to drown you but it's all about getting the right length for your body. I'm 5"3 and I am a fan of both mid length and short, cropped jackets. It all depends on what kind of shoe I'm wearing. If I'm wearing some trainers then I would go with a cropped jacket to give myself longer looking legs. If I'm wearing heels then I will go for a longer mid length jacket as the heels give you height and you can really rock the RiRi vibes - the bigger and more oversized jacket the better for this kind of look. I went for a size 8 jacket however it still does give that oversized feel. It's the most cosy jacket I think I've worn in a long time. It's like walking outside in your duvet but looking great - who doesn't want that?!
These high waisted jeans are my new go-to as they fit incredibly. Unlike my favourite Topshop jeans, these are a much tighter fabric so they really pull you in in all the right places. I paired this look with a casual bodysuit for a day to night look which is always my go to for most of my outfits.
I am obsessed with caps, they are a real life saver on a day when you just can't be bothered to do your hair. They are also a great accessory with the right outfit, especially if you're going for the sports luxe look. I like to think that this look is a casual sports luxe vibe and I could easily swap my heels for my Balenciaga runners. This cute sports luxe bag from V by Very is so cute and it will go with so many outfits due to the different colours on the bag.
These dope heels are from Simmi heels, which you can buy here. They come in a range of colours and I honestly think I now need to get every single pair to add to my wardrobe because they instantly make your outfit look the bomb.
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Before and After
Journal Exercises, Toolbox, Eating, Exercising, Gurus, Rewards
Well, you can't have a site like this without a page like this. Here I am, pretty close to my very top weight, which was somewhere above 252. I stopped counting.
And the "after" is a pretty good approximation of what I look like these days, except that my hair tends to stick up even more, and I lost the cowgirl belt. Don't know what I was thinking there.


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Words with Friends cheat is real, y'all. If you've played Words With Friends, chances are you've experienced it… the cheater. You know the person who has words that he or she cannot pronounce or use in a sentence but yet always beats you when playing them on WWF. You know who I am talking about!
Words With Friends Cheats
First a little about Words with Friends. Imagine playing Scrabble with friends, on your phone. That's what Words with Friends app is. It allows you to play with friends or strangers a Scrabble-like game. This wildly popular game has taken over the app store.
Of course, with popularity and competition, comes the cheating. Unfortunately, cheating is now easier than ever. Here is how your "friends" cheat on Words with Friends.
Let's look at some of the ways you can do a Words with Friends cheat – you know, totally just to see how it's done. Not that you would EVER do anything cheat-like.
Words With Friends Cheat Board
So, this cheat is pretty sneaky. Bookmark this on your phone, it can come in handy. The Words with Friends Cheat Board was set up by Your Dictionary. This also acts as a Scrabble word finder, in case you are playing Scrabble.
It's super simple to use. Just enter the scrabble tiles that you were given and hit enter. SHAZAM. You are shown word ideas and their point values. This word generator is brilliant, I mean if you are into cheating that is.
Cheat for Words With Friends iPhone App
Yes, it was inevitable. Someone has created an app that is designed to help you cheat with Words With Friends. The Cheat for Words With Friends app is easy to use. Here is how a WWF cheater uses it:
1. One touch scanning will import your Words With Friends game for you and find the highest scoring solutions for your board! There are no letters to drag or keys to type!
2. Choose the highest scoring word that won't make your friend suspicious!
3. Go back to Words With Friends, play the word, and await your opponent's disbelief!
Win Every Game
Simple, easy and free available on the web. And though it says win every game, remember CHEATERS NEVER WIN! Cheating really does take all of the fun out of the game. Sure, I've tried it – but honestly, I found it stupid and a waste of brain power.
When my brother-in-law (yes, Sky I am talking about YOU) cheats – I simply hit "RESIGN" and leave a nice little chat message "CHEATER." Don't forget to check out the Words with Friends word lists and tricks.
Remember cheaters never win.


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Lab Technology, Hardware & Services This is a list of technologies, hardware and services at the lab.
IoT networks We have hardware and networks for LoRa(WAN), Sigfox, zigbee, 802.15.4, WiFi, BLE and can add all networks of interest for IoT applications.
Sensors: Air, Water, Soil, … The lab has sensors for many different gases (NOx, COx, O3, vapors, alcohol, …), e.g. http://www.figarosensor.com/products/sensor/ These are used in projects uch as our Bicycle Air Quality Monitor, http://bAIR.
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To improve retention and attract younger customers, MetLife Inc. has introduced an online platform to offer financial advice to investors who make a minimum investment of $10,000.
Rebecca Kovatch, a VP in the New York company's broker-dealer group, said it formerly gave financial advice only to wealthy customers. But the company wanted a way to retain customers whose account balances dwindled during the recession, she said.
Kovatch said she thinks there's a chance to use the service to generate assets from "emerging investors" that MetLife can retain as they accumulate wealth.
The recession has changed customer needs and industry priorities, analysts say, and companies are doing anything they can to advise smaller customers.
"There are a lot of investors out there that we are missing out on because of lower account balances," Kovatch said Tuesday. "These are people that are starting up in their careers, and they don't have a significant portfolio of assets yet."
The investment advisory platform, MetLife Fund Management Services, was launched last week. It is available to all registered investment advisers in MetLife's broker-dealer group, including those at MetLife Securities, New England Securities, Tower Square Securities and Walnut Street Securities.
MetLife wants to develop a "smart product" that will let it offer advisory solutions to more customers without putting "undue strain" on advisers, Kovatch said.
MetLife took as partners Pershing LLC, a unit of Bank of New York Mellon Corp., to provide clearing services for the platform and PNC Financial Services Group Inc. in Pittsburgh for investment products and services.
"We wanted to make sure that, even though this was an online platform, we had strong partners who were monitoring the investments daily and customers' risk measures," Kovatch said. "Professional money management is critical, but we still wanted to have simplified account maintenance and support so advisers could make the best use of their time."
Kovatch said the platform will let MetLife's advisers "continue a dialogue" by supplying advisory services to smaller clients. To generate revenue, it is crucial for advisers to develop "an advisory rather than transactional relationship" with clients, she said.
"We are always telling advisers to segment their books and work with their larger clients, but we don't want these smaller investors to get ignored," she said. "By using this online platform, we are not costing our producers a lot of time out of the field. We want to help them maximize productivity while still maintaining the customers."
Many financial services companies are using third-party providers for such services because the cost can be hefty to create a proprietary advice platform aimed at mass-affluent customers.
Kovatch said that MetLife, offering an in-house product, "can provide daily advice and charge a fee for that." The platform can recommend MetLife's annuities or third-party products.
"This is an opportunity to engage clients earlier and then, as the relationship matures, … cross-sell other solutions, like long-term care, retirement products and life insurance," she said. "Getting in earlier with these customers is critical."
Kovatch said it is too early to say how much revenue MetLife can hope to generate on the platform. She hopes to have targets within a quarter or so, she said.
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text: 2014 with the club A year with the trans Pennine Cycling Club 2014 was of course the year the world famous Tour de France came to our region and what a truly memorable experience it was with crowds lining the route, which covered many of the roads so familiar to local cyclists. Once again the Trans Pennine CC organised the David Geldard MBE Over the Edge charity cycle ride which has raised over £180,000 for the British Heart Foundation since its inaugural event in the mid 1990's. Whilst the Trans Pennine CC is predominantly a road/touring club our members also enjoy off road cycling, illustrated by ou Wednesday evening MTB rides and day rides at Gisburn Forest trail centre. The basis of a cycling club is the 'Sunday' road ride among which have been visits to 'Last of the Summer Wine's Holmfirth, Bolton Abbey, Haigh Hall and in homage to Le Tour one of our members devised a 'In the wheels of the Tour' Etape which covered part of this year's stage 2 including the ascent of Holme Moss providing an interesting if somewhat demanding day's cycling. For a number of years a regular annual feature of the TPCC calendar has been the visit to the Mallorca training camp which of course includes serious cycling and also involves soaking up the holiday atmosphere of this Mediterranean Island. The Great Manchester Cycle (closed road event) was once again fully subscribed with approx. 7,000 cyclists taking part on a traffic free course of 13 miles the only gradient on the route being the climb over the Mancunian Way which was negotiated twice per 'lap'. Needless to say our club was well represented on the 26 and 52 mile routes, some members managing quite respectable times bearing in mind ours is not a 'racing' club. We always support local Audax and charity events and this year rode the Walter Pilkington (Bury), the Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness (Hebden Bridge) and the Manchester 100 (in aid if Christies Hospital). This year's reliability rides of 30 and 50 miles (no lunch stops on route) provided an opportunity for members to stretch their legs and these rides will hopefully become a regular feature in 2015. Our year with the Trans Pennine closed with our xmas lunch and the traditional festive tinsel ride. Happy 2015 to all and we look forward to meeting and riding with you in the new year.


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An automatic view winder is really a device composed of an electric electric motor and one or much more rotating platforms. It instantly winds your watch whenever it is not used. A winder helps in order to keep a computerized watch completely wound and able to wear in any time. It additionally helps lubricate the essential oil of all of the moving mechanism in order to ensure they run easily. A watch winder moves in an angular as well as circular motion that changes kinetic energy into saved micro electrical energy. Numerous quartz watches do not really need a watch winder, it is only helpful when your watch is actually "automatic" or "self- winding".
A watch winder includes two major functions. To begin with, it is convenient as well as time-saving for the proprietor and it provides you with peacefulness of mind that your own watch is getting ready to wear anytime you want. Secondly, this reduces the usage triggered by manually winding your time and effort piece and hence extends the life span of your view. An automatic watch offers sufficient amount of reserve of power to run only with regard to a few days, based on the brands and the motion. For a few watches, setting upward the moon phase as well as perpetual calendars is the complicated procedure. To totally reset this function is an extremely hard task so many proprietors want to avoid this procedure. If you have several watch to manually end up and reset. It is actually not just a time-consuming job but also to be able to perform. Continuously winding and resetting the watch can danger wearing down the system from the watch. Manually unscrew the crown to blowing wind and reset the view will eventually cause put on and tear to the actual thread of the overhead and other mechanism. A good automatic watch winder increases the mechanical life of automated watch by reducing the actual wear and tear associated with the winding mechanism associated with the time piece.
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Matching a point in one frame with a point in another frame. The term mapping is applied to code hints in this book, but it's also a general term.
A selection technique using the Selection tool in which you start by clicking off any object and then dragging to encircle an object. The rectangle you create is sometimes called "marching ants."


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Food is what characterizes our adventures into Italy and of course the most famous Italian foods need no introduction. Pizza and pasta rule here, not to mention the best coffee and gelato (ice cream) you've ever had. Italy, or moreover the South of Italy is a foodiesparadise.
We explore Puglia, in the south of Italy. If Italy was shaped like a boot we are firmly in the heel. The cities of Bari, Lecce and Otranto are our playgrounds, and amazing food awaits. This is off the beaten track, far from the bigger cities and airports of Italy. What we love about here are a) no tourists b) everyone is Italian c) amazing local food that doesn't break the bank.
Alle Due Corti – pasta as it was supposed to be
Constantly held as the finest local food in the region and even appraised by the local university, Alle Due Corti offers cheap food that is incredible, hearty and filling. Order a primi (pasta first course) and secondi (a meat or fish second course) and you won't be disappointed. Perhaps a marker of its culinary prowess, the service is deplorable. We seem an inconvenience and our requests return a simple nod. They obviously don't need to try hard, as the food does an excellent job!
This is pasta as it was supposed to be, hand made, decorated in a rich sauce, the meatballs smokey and succulent. The fried pasta, ciceri e tria famous for the region is exquisite. The place has a family feel of a trattoria, in fact half of the customers appear to be kids, little do they know what fine fare they are eating. I think back to the misery of Italian restaurant chains in the UK, Pizza Express or Zizzi (move aside!).
The meal finishes with a Spumone, a frozen hazelnut and chocolate ice cream, it is divine. Like all good Italian food it comes at a great price, just €30 ($33) for two including wine, this is unheard of. London would see food half the quality for double the price. This in itself is worth the plane ticket out here, what are you waiting for?
Alle Due Corti – Corte dei Giugni, 1, 73100 Lecce – 7.45pm to 10.30pm


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We've returned from this year's photo safari to Tanzania. Check out Instagram for some of our latest images of Africa's amazing wildlife in the wonderful Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
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