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From technical group webinars, global institute webinars to branch activities that include technical talks, visits and social events, there are so many opportunities for you to develop both your professional and social networks.

Forthcoming events:

Upcoming events

  • Welding of old steel, carbon steels and tool steels

    • 24 Feb 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Hybrid meeting. Location: TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ AND online (Zoom)
    Register
    Sheffield Branch Technical Talk

    This is a Sheffield Branch event organised and run by our Sheffield Branch for its members. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us. 

    The meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting with both in-person and remote attendance possible. Please indicate on the registration form whether you will attend in-person.


    Overview: If you have an interest in welding some of the more difficult carbon steels, this presentation will give you an insight on the factors to be taken into consideration when selecting the pre and post weld heat treat temperatures, the correct filler metal grade and the parameters to use.

    Specific topics covered are:

    • The metallurgy of steels made in the 1940’s & 50’s and their weldability.
    • The composition of high carbon steels, and their relevance to pre heating and interpass temperatures on welding.
    • The factors that determine the correct selection of filler metal for welding tool steels.
    Speaker:  Tomislav Buzancic BSc IWE (ESAB)

    Speaker Biography: Tomislav is a member of the ESAB’s Global Value Added Engineering Team with 20 years experience as a welding and R&D engineer with a speciality in materials, for several major organisations in Sweden, including Avesta, Uddcomb Engineering, Fauracia and Alfa Laval.

    Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal. CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.

    Additional Information:

    • Sandwich Buffet served from 17:30
    • Registration for this event will close 48 hours before the start.
    • Live event only
    • Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers to help run the event.
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  • South Wales Branch AGM

    • 25 Feb 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Online (Microsoft Teams)
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    South Western and South Wales Branch AGM 

    The South Wales Branch AGM will be held on the Wednesday 25th February, starting at 7pm 

    The AGM will be held on online using Microsoft Teams.

    The AGM is an opportunity for al Branch members to have their say in the running of the Branch, to offer ideas and support.

    All current members of the South Wales Branch are entitled to contribute and vote at the AGM. A meeting link will be sent in a separate email after registering for the event.

    If you would like to contribute to the AGM but are not a Branch member, please email The Welding institute so we can forward any questions or requests to the Branch.

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  • Application of digital tools to streamline Additive Manufacturing production in highly regulatory industries (Joint event with Scottish Association for Metal - IOM3)

    • 27 Feb 2025
    • 6:00 PM
    • Online (Zoom)
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    North Scottish Branch Technical Talk

    This is a joint event organised by our North Scottish Branch and the Scottish Associate for Metal (IOM3). Members of both organisations and non-members are very welcome to join us.

    Overview:- Additive manufacturing (AM) technology was emerged three decades ago. Its adoption curve is currently at the third lifecycle stage (ie. early majority). There is a necessity to prove that AM has unique potentials by capturing real life engineering cases that meet the highly regulatory industries standards. Whilst AM technology aspects like design, material and processes have been advanced over the years, it is vital to develop the digital systems that complement them. Baker Hughes has co-developed an end-to-end digital solution that streamlines AM production of critical assets in energy sector. The digital platform is a state-of-the-art order management system that establishes full traceability of the AM product’s manufacturing cycle, including the corresponding quality certificates that would qualify it for the energy application. Our digital tools promote data driven decision making about the quality of our AM products by enabling both in-house and decentralized AM production.

      Speaker:-   Dr Lampros Gerasimos Giourntas CEng

      Speaker Biography:-  Lampros is currently working as a Senior Digital Product Manager at the Global Additive Manufacturing Services in Baker Hughes. His engineering experience spans from AM material development and assessment, design for additive, AM process optimization and data science. His current work is mainly focused on developing digital tools that aim to support the AM operations of Baker Hughes globally. He is also a member of IMechE and API with the aim to shape the new generation of mechanical engineers and new AM standards.

      Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.


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      • South Western Branch AGM

        • 3 Mar 2025
        • 7:00 PM
        • Online (Microsoft Teams)
        Register
        South Western Branch AGM 

        The South Western Branch AGM will be held on the Monday 3rd March, starting at 7pm 

        The AGM will be held on online using Microsoft Teams.

        The AGM is an opportunity for al Branch members to have their say in the running of the Branch, to offer ideas and support.

        All current members of the South Western Branch are entitled to contribute and vote at the AGM. A meeting link will be sent in a separate email after registering for the event.

        If you would like to contribute to the AGM but are not a Branch member, please email The Welding institute so we can forward any questions or requests to the Branch.

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      • East Midlands branch AGM

        • 5 Mar 2025
        • 6:30 PM
        • The Brunswick Inn, 1 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU
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        East Midlands Branch AGM

        This is an East Midlands Branch AGM organised and run by our East Midlands for its members. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us.


        Overview: The AGM will be held in person at The Brunswick Inn, 1 Railway Terrace, Derby, DE1 2RU

        The AGM is an opportunity for al Branch members to have their say in the running of the Branch, to offer ideas and support.

        All current members of the East Midlands Branch are entitled to contribute and vote at the AGM.

        If you would like to contribute to the AGM but are not a Branch member, please email The Welding institute so we can forward any questions or requests to the Branch.

        Additional Information:

        • Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
        • Live event only
        • Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate this event.
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      • Health & Safety in welding – Consumables & Products developed to reduce the risk for welders & operators coming from welding fume

        • 6 Mar 2025
        • 6:00 PM
        • Online (Zoom)
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        Scottish Branch Technical Talk

        This is a joint Scottish Branch event organised and run for the benefit of members. Members and non-members are welcome to join us.

        Overview:  In this talk, global experts Aleksandar Sarić and Filippo Campaci from Voestalpine Bohler will consider the development of consumables and associated products that have been developed to reduce the risk of welding fume for welders and operators.

        Speakers: Aleksandar Sarić and Filippo Campaci

        Speaker Biographies: 

        Aleksandar Sarić has a degree in material science and welding from Graz University of Technology in Austria, completing his diploma in 2014. Since 2014, Aleksander has become a  specialist in global welding technology and is based in Kapfenberg in Austria.

        Filippo Campaci is an International Welding Engineer and Global Product Manager for Flux-Cored wires with voestalpine Bohler Welding. Filippo has a degree in Chemistry and 25 years experience in the welding business covering different positions as R&D manager for Flux-Cored wires, Application Engineer and for the last 6 years covering the global position of product management for Flux-Cored wires.

        Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal. CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.


        Additional Information:

        • Registration details will be shared with our Branch volunteers and host to help facilitate this event.



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      • When welding goes wrong - learning from past failures

        • 12 Mar 2025
        • 6:00 PM
        • Hybrid (Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3AL) and online
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        London Branch Technical Talk

        This is a London and Kent Branch event organised and run by our London  Branch. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us.

        Overview:-Join us for a powerful session uncovering the key findings of the HSE report RR1215, which reveals critical failures in welding practices across multiple industries. With insights from 47 real-world incident investigations - where weld quality directly contributed to failures - this event will highlight the causes, consequences, and key lessons learned.

        Why Attend

        By joining this session, you will:
        Understand the Risks – Gain firsthand knowledge of the most common welding deficiencies and their real-world impact.
        Learn from Case Studies – See how welding failures have led to serious incidents and what could have been done to prevent them.
        Enhance Compliance & Safety – Discover practical steps to improve welding supervision, quality control, and regulatory adherence.
        Protect Lives & Assets – Take away actionable strategies to prevent costly failures and improve safety-critical components in your industry.

        This event is a must for engineers, inspectors, safety professionals, and decision-makers who are committed to ensuring welding integrity and industrial safety.

        Speaker:- Keith Birkitt

        Speaker Biography:- Keith Birkitt is a leading expert in materials failure investigations, bringing decades of hands-on experience to the field. With a BSc in Metallurgy and an MSc in Welding Technology, he has spent over 40 years tackling complex engineering challenges. His career includes 13 years as a production welding engineer, 5 years with an engineering insurance company, and 22 years as a forensic scientist specializing in failure analysis and expert witness testimony. Keith has played a key role in national safety alerts and has authored peer-reviewed papers on industrial plant and equipment failures. His deep expertise and investigative insights make him a highly respected authority in the industry.

        CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE POSTER FOR THE EVENT AND PLEASE CIRCULATE AROUND YOUR WORKPLACE AND TO 

        ANYONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED.

        This is a hybrid event. Please indicate whether you will be attending in person on the registration form to assist with catering. There will be tea and coffee  available before the event and a sandwich buffet afterwards for those attending in person.

        Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal. CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.


        Additional Information:

        • In person and online attendance options
        • Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
        • Registration details may be shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate this event.
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      • IP 101: An Introduction to Intellectual Property & Protecting Innovation

        • 20 Mar 2025
        • 12:00 PM
        • Hybrid meeting. TWI, Granta Park Cambridge CB21 6AL (Room F4)
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        Eastern Counties Branch Talk

        This event is organised by our Eastern Counties Branch for our members. Other members and non-members are very welcome to join us. 

        Speaker: Isobel Stone, European and UK Patent Attorney

        Join us for an informative and engaging talk on the essential topic of Intellectual Property (IP) and Protecting Innovation, presented by Isobel Stone, a renowned European and UK Patent Attorney based in Cambridge.

        Isobel brings with her extensive experience in patent drafting, prosecution, and a keen interest in opposition and contentious matters. With a strong technical background in materials science (MSci, University of Cambridge), Isobel works across a range of sectors in engineering, with a focus on industrial and construction materials, medical devices, carbon and nanotechnologies, and more.

        This hybrid event is designed to provide invaluable insights for those working in research and development, especially in fields where innovation and protecting new ideas are crucial. The session will cover the following key areas:

        • How to identify intellectual property (IP) generated during research and development
        • The different types of IP that can be protected (e.g., patents, trademarks, etc.)
        • The processes and procedures for obtaining protection for your IP
        • The benefits and costs involved in IP protection
        • What the consequences are of securing IP rights and how to navigate potential challenges

        Whether you attend in person or via Teams, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of how IP protection can safeguard your innovation and drive business success.

          This event is perfect for anyone involved in R&D, product development, or innovation. If you are looking to understand the importance of intellectual property and how to protect your creations, this is the talk for you!

          Additional Information:

          ·        Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.

          ·     Live event only

          ·     Registration details maybe shared with our volunteers to facilitate this event.

          Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.


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          • CTL Seal and the Standard Steam Locomotive Company- 72010 Hengist Project

            • 24 Mar 2025
            • 5:30 PM
            • CTL Seal Ltd, Butterthwaite Lane, Ecclesfield, Sheffield, S35 9WA
            • 18
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            Sheffield Branch Site Visit

            This is a Sheffield Branch event organised and run by our Sheffield Branch for its members. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us.


            Programme:

            5.30pm Light buffet will be available. 

            6.00pm CTL Seal presentation will include a company profile covering welding capabilities and qualifications followed by a presentation on the

            72010 Hengist – a Steam Locomotive for the 21st Century Project 

            A project to build a new steam locomotive using modern manufacturing methods in today’s engineering environment, highlighting the progress to date.  

            7.00pm Works tour concluding at the Hengist Locomotive in the Assembly Shop.

            8:00pm Finish 

            Note that this is an in-person event only. Registration is essential as numbers are strictly limited to 25 people.

            CTL Seal will provide necessary PPE, except for footwear. If possible, visitors should bring their own safety shoes. Stout walking shoes are acceptable provided visitors keep to the walkways. Otherwise, safety shoes must be worn.

            Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal. CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.

            Additional Information:

            • Registration for this event will close 48 hours before the start.
            • Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers and hosts to help facilitate this event.
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          • Friction Stir Welding

            • 31 Mar 2025
            • 1:30 PM
            • TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ
            • 30
            North Western Branch – Site Visit

            North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for a talk on Friction Stir Welding and a tour of the facilities.

            Location: TWI Technology Centre, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham S60 5TZ

            More details to follow
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          • Wilkinson Star, Facility Tour and Live Demonstrations

            • 16 Apr 2025
            • 2:00 PM
            • Wilkinson Star, Wardley Industrial Estate, Shield Dr, Wardley, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WD
            • 30
            North Western Branch – Site Visit

            North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for a Facility Tour at Wilkinson Star with live demonstrations 

            Location: Wilkinson Star, Wardley Industrial Estate, Shield Dr, Wardley, Worsley, Manchester, M28 2WD

            More details to follow
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          • Titanium: Applications and Processes

            • 24 Apr 2025
            • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
            • TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AL, UK
            • 45
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            Technical Group Event

            JOIN OUR METALLIC MATERIALS TECHNICAL GROUP (TG3) EVENT

            Titanium has a very specific role to play in manufacturing, with particular strength to weight benefits, but is a complex material to process for a number of reasons.

            Presentations will cover the basics of titanium, the specific requirements in how to handle and weld it to achieve a good quality, and also more niche joining/processing methods.

            Who should attend?

            Welders, welding engineers, metallurgists, quality engineers in aerospace, automotive, defence, engineering and fabrication, space.

            Registration will close on 21 April.

            How to find us: 

            Directions to the venue can be found here.

            Directions on Granta Park

            Once you are through security, please turn right at the roundabout and follow the road until the next roundabout just past the Nuffield Gym and turn left. Visitor car parking is in front of the building with the aeroplane outside. If that car park is full, you can use the staff car park which is on your right as you face TWI.

            Registration will start at 9:30 AM with the first presentation beginning at 10:00 AM. 

            Experts from industry and TWI Ltd will be presenting on a range of topics:

            • Tracey Holmes, Technical & Business Development Manager, Bibus Metals Group, on Unlocking Potential: Industrial Applications of Titanium and its Alloys

            • Luke Keane, Director, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques, on Weld Purging for Zero Colour Welds

            • David Howse, Technology Fellow - Arc Welding Engineering, TWI Ltd, on Quality Control for Titanium Welding

            • Zsolt Pinter, Account Manager, WAAM3D, on Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing of Titanium: Benefits, Challenges, and Future Prospects

            • Paul Brooker, Manufacturing Support Manager, TWI Ltd, on Thermal Joining of Titanium

            FEES

            • Professional Members of The Welding Institute: £60 + VAT (£72)
            • Industrial Members of TWI: £60 + VAT (£72)
            • Non-members: £130 + VAT (£156)
            • Retired Members: £60 + VAT (£72)
            • Students: £60 + VAT (£72)
            • TWI Staff: £60 + VAT (£72)
            Please note:
            • This event is limited to 50 tickets. 
            • Payment must be made before the event in order to receive the confirmation email for the event.
            • Presentations will be disseminated to attendees only. 

            ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

            Registering on this Technical Group event as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

            You will also benefit from:

            BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS EVENT

            • Information transfer from experts
            • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
            • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
            • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

            CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

            The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

            Please contact hafiza.rahman@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.

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          • Back-to-Basics: Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)

            • 29 Apr 2025
            • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
            • Online (Zoom)
            • 433
            Register


            Technical Group Webinar

            JOIN OUR WELDING AND JOINING PROCESSES TECHNICAL GROUP (TG2) WEBINAR

            Who should attend? 

            Welding engineers, welding apprentices, welding trainees and anyone not familiar with the process.

            What will you learn? 

            This webinar will be looking at why we need Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT), concentrating mainly on the heat treatment of carbon manganese and low/medium alloy steels. We will be looking at the benefits of PWHT, how these benefits are achieved, heat treatment methods and control, relevant specifications and recommended PWHT temperatures for a range of alloys.


            Experts from industry will be presenting on a range of topics:

            • Gene Mathers, Consultant
            Please note that this event will be recorded.

            FEES

            • Professional Members of The Welding Institute:
              • AWeldI: £25 + VAT (£30)
              • TechWeldI/MWeldI/FWeldI: Free 
            • Industrial Members of TWI Ltd: £25 + VAT (£30)
            • Non-members: £95 + VAT (£114)
            • Retired Members: £25 + VAT (£30)
            • Students: £25 + VAT (£30)
            • TWI Training Customers: £75 + VAT (£90)
            • TWI Training School Customers with professional membership: Free: Please contact us with your Training Customer ID Number  

            TWI Staff - please contact Kayleigh Elt if you wish to register.

            Please note that payment must be made before the event in order to receive the joining instructions for the event.


            CAN'T MAKE IT ON THE DAY?

            If you can't join us on the day, you can still access the recording of the webinar and the presentations by registering ahead of the event.*

            *presentation dissemination is dependent on presenter consent.


            ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (AWeldI) OF THE WELDING INSTITUTE

            Registering on this Technical Group webinar as a non-member or a TWI Training Customer without Professional Membership gives you full Associate Membership (AWeldI) for one year. To activate your membership, just complete the highlighted fields on the event registration form.

            You will also benefit from:


            BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS WEBINAR
            • Information transfer from experts
            • Discussion, questions and answers on the specific topics
            • A broader understanding of the extent of standards in the industry
            • Attendance of this event qualifies for CPD 

            CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

            The Welding Institute awards points towards CPD for delegates attending this webinar. Every hour attendance of an event will earn 2 points towards your continuing professional development.

            Please contact kayleigh.elt@twi.co.uk if you require a certificate of attendance towards your continuing professional development.


            MEET THE SPEAKER:

            EUR ING Gene Mathers CEng, MSc, Dip IIM, FWeldI, EWE, IWE

            Consultant 

            Gene has over 40 years industrial experience working in pipeline, power generation, heavy engineering, nuclear and the pressure vessel fabrication industries. He worked for NEI-International Combustion Ltd. as the company’s Welding and Metallurgy Manager and latterly Quality Manager for some 10 years before joining TWI Ltd in 1991 as Manager, School of Welding Technology, where he controlled and administered courses ranging from hands on skills training to classroom based welding engineering courses for postgraduate engineers.

            He then moved into the role of Principal Consultant in the Manufacturing Services Group before taking retirement in 2007. Since then he has provided a welding engineering consultancy service as a private consultant.

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          • Developments in Welding and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing

            • 14 May 2025
            • 5:00 PM
            • Hybrid (East Coast College, Suffolk Road, Gt Yarmouth, NR31 OED
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            Eastern Counties Branch Technical Talk

            This free event is organised by our Eastern Counties Branch for our members. Other members and non-members are very welcome to join us.

            Overview:-  In this presentation, the Fraunhofer Institute's Scientific Team Leader for bonding technologies, Sascha Stribrick, will discuss two examples of joining technolgy that have been the subject of resent work at the Fraunhofer IPA.

            Speaker:- Sascha Stribrick (Scientific Team Leader, Fraunhofer Institute) 

            Speaker Biography:- Since 2020, Sascha Stribrick has worked in bonding technologies at the Fraunhofer Institute of manufacturing engineering and automation in Struttgart, Germany. After his studies in mechanical engineering at the University of Struttgart, he started his research into the friction stir welding of polymers and adhesively bonded cutting tools for different materials. He completed the advanced education to become a European Adhesive Engineer in 2023 to deepen his knowldege of bonding technologies. Since July 2024 he is the Scientific Team Leader for bonding technologies. 

            Additional Information:

            • Registration details maybe shared with our volunteers to facilitate this event
            • Live event only


            Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal. CPD Certificates are not provided for Branch events.


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            • Specialised Welding Products

              • 21 May 2025
              • 2:00 PM
              • ESAB, Unit 1, Withins Point, Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, WA11 9UD
              • 30
              North Western Branch – Site Visit

              North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for talk on Specialised Welding Products

              Location: ESAB, Unit 1, Withins Point, Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, WA11 9UD

              More details to follow
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            • Rounders match and networking

              • 18 Jun 2025
              • 6:00 PM
              • Bullholme Playing Fields, Barrowford, Lancaster, BB9 8PU
              • 30
              North Western Branch 

              North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for a rounders match and networking event

              Location: Bullholme Playing Fields, Barrowford, Lancaster, BB9 8PU

              More details to follow
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            • Programme Planning

              • 16 Jul 2025
              • 5:30 PM
              • Barley Mow, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JX
              • 30
              North Western Branch – Site Visit

              North Western Branch Committee invite you to join them for an evening of branch programme planning

              Location: Barley Mow, Barley, Burnley, BB12 9JX

              More details to follow
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