Petroleum Technology Course

SURREY UNIVERSITY

The first Petroleum Technology Course in the South-east arranged by the Association was held at a Surrey University Hall of Residence, Manor House, Godalming, from Tuesday 14th to Friday 17th April 1970, and was attended by 49 residents and 15 non-residents.

The Manor House, Farncombe, within the Borough of Godalming, is situated on high ground near Charterhouse School, and has delightful views of the Surrey hills. The accommodation is spacious and comfortably furnished throughout. There are two large reception the larger is used for lectures in the daytime and as a lounge in the evening; there is also a pleasant dining hall. Bedrooms are for one, two or three persons and are of the bedroom/study type.

The Course opened on the evening of 14th April with a dinner at which His Worship the of Godalming, Councillor F. A. G. Mant, gave an official welcome. Mr. J. W. Chairman and Mr. C. R. Peskett, Secretary, South Eastern Branch of the Association, were in attendance.

During Wednesday and Thursday eight lectures were given by experts in their own field, each lecture was followed by an animated discussion. There was a final session on Friday morning with a panel of experts to discuss papers given and answer general questions all aspects of Petroleum Administration, it was generally agreed that the Course had been great success. Details of the lectures are as follows: Law", J. W. Hayes, LL.B. (Man.), Solicitor (Hons.), Assistant Solicitor,

City of Nottingham.

of Petroleum Spirit and Inflammable Liquids", C. L. Davids, L.I.Fire E., enior Petroleum Officer, Greater London Council. "Tank Installation and Tests", F. A. Smith, Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures and Petroleum Inspector, Worthing. "Modem Marketing'', A. Marshall, Marketing Director, Avery-Hardoll Ltd., Havant. "E ouncd. Procedures'', H. T. E. Jackson, Senior Petroleum Officer, Greater London "P etrol Filling Station Equipment", F. G. Ashley, Sales Liaison Engineer, Wayne Tank and Pump Co. Ltd., Bracknell. Requirements", J. A. Sharp, Senior Assistant Engineer (Commercial), Midlands

A ectncity Board (Honorary Electrical Adviser to the Association for Petroleum cts Administration).

"F;ffie Protection Equipment'', Divisional Officer J. D. Dunbar, Senior Fire Prevention cer for Surrey.

by of the Course was due undoubtedly, to the organisation and detailed planning Easter. B. R. Peskett, Chief Public Health Inspector, Godalming, Secretary of the South rn ranch of the Association, to whom the thanks of all concerned are due.