No Life Without Water – Saving lives with water in a humanitarian crisis.

  • Venue: Carpenters Hall, 1 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2JJ
  • Date(s): Monday 13 May 2024
  • Web: https://www.plumberscompany.org.uk

The Worshipful Company of Plumbers Present's their 39th Annual Lecture: No Life Without Water - Saving lives with water in a humanitarian crisis. Gareth Owen OBE, Humanitarian Director, Save the Children UK.

The event will start at 5:15 pm followed by the lecture at 6:00 pm. This will be followed by the drinks reception at 7:15 pm. The evening will end at approximately 8:45 pm.

Who should attend?

  • Liverymen and guests
  • Corporate Members and guests
  • Apprentices, trainees and students (special concessions apply)
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    Webinar – Back to basics: Legionnaires. 13:00 – 14:00, Wednesday 24 April 2024

    • Venue: Webinar
    • Date(s): Back to basics: Legionnaires
    • Web: https://www.rsph.org.uk/

    Chaired by: Dr Susanne Surman-Lee

    Speakers: Diane Lindsay Principal Clinical Scientist, Glasgow Reference Laboratories and Dr Susanne Surman-Lee HonFRSPH Director, Leegionella Ltd

    This one hour free online webinar is a back-to-basics summary of legionella and the importance of the methods used to detect it. Dr Surman-Lee will touch on the origins of Legionnaires' disease and why it is still a problem. Diane Lindsay will discuss in more detail the methods used for detecting legionella in water systems, what the results and outcomes of these methods may mean, and what to consider when selecting appropriate testing

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    LCA – Getting It Done Properly – One Day Conference – 2 Dates & Venues – 25th & 30th April 2024

    • Venue: 2 Venues
    • Date(s): 2 Dates
    • Web: https://www.legionellacontrol.org.uk/events/

    Clearing the muddied waters and clarifying the requirements around legionella control.
    One Day Conference available over two dates & venues

    Sometimes applicants and members are not clear on what the LCA requires of them. This one day conference is intended to give direction on the detail that lies behind the LCA service delivery standards. Suitable for operatives,intended to give direction on the detail that lies behind the LCA service delivery standards. Suitable for operatives, managers and internal auditors who deliver, manage or audit any legionella control activity. managers and internal auditors who deliver, manage or audit any legionella control activity.

    25th April - Aston Villa Football Stadium - Birmingham
    30th April - COSLA Conference Centre - Edinburgh

    6 CPD POINTS FOR ATTENDANCE

    FULL PROGRAMME AND ALL THE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON THE EVENT WEBPAGES

     

    TRADE STANDS AVAILABLE WITH PRESENTATION TIME INCLUDED! See event Booking Form for full details

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    Introduction to Heat Pumps – BSRIA – 16 May & 14 Nov – Online Course

    • Venue: Online
    • Date(s): 16 May 2024 & 14 November 2024
    • Web: https://www.bsria.com

    As the UK heat pump market continues to grow, the coming years will see heat pumps becoming a more frequent choice for heating buildings. This short online training session explains what heat pumps are, how they work, what different types of heat pumps are available, and discusses some of the issues around the design of systems that include heat pumps.

    Date: 16 May 2024 & 14 November 2024.
    Time: 10.00am - 11.00am. 1 hour CPD
    Location: Online

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    3rd Annual Golf Day – 27 June 2024

    • Venue: Walmley Golf Club
    • Date(s): 27 June 2024
    • Web: www.walmleygolfclub.co.uk

    Join WMSoc members for a day of golf and networking

    Calling all golfers… We would like to invite you to this informal networking day on Thursday 27 June where you can enjoy a round of golf amongst friends, colleagues and industry peers.

    The event will take place at Walmley Golf Club, nr. Birmingham. The club’s dress code is ‘recognised golf attire’ and further information can be found here.

    We will play 18 holes and then enjoy a 2-course meal in the clubhouse.

    Prizes will be awarded for:
    • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places
    • Longest Drive
    • Nearest the Pin (Front 9)
    • Nearest the Pin (Back 9)
    Timings
    Meet: 10:30am for breakfast roll
    Tee off: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
    2-course meal: 5:30pm
    Prize giving: 6:00pm

    Spaces are limited to 36 golfers and will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

    For bookings and further information please contact Ian Penney.
    Mobile: 07809 749137
    Email: ian.penney@dtkwater.com

    Walmley Golf Club
    Brooks Road,
    Sutton Coldfield,
    Birmingham,
    B72 1HR.

    Further information about Walmley Golf Club can be found at www.walmleygolfclub.co.uk.

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    Diary Dates & Events

    Grime Scene

    ANNOUNCING OUR NEW GRIME SCENE COMPETITION:

    Following on from the successful Grime Scene competition, we have decided to continue the theme for another year, but with a twist. This year, we are asking for photographs of the grimiest pictures you can find accompanied with another photograph of how the ‘scene’ has been improved by your maintenance or cleaning.


    We will display the photographs in each of the Waterline editions throughout 2024. The ‘most improved’ picture will be chosen by WMSoc members via an online vote. The winner will receive a £25 Amazon Gift Voucher after the Winter 2024/25 edition has been published.


    Please send your photographs to:
    waterline@wmsoc.org.uk.


    Product & Service Spotlight

    Introducing B & V Chemicals' new film forming amines for closed circuits and steam boilers.

    Product Launch: Film forming amines.

    This all-in-one solution offers low-dose, cost-effective treatment. Improves heat transfer efficiency by removing corrosion deposits, leading to cleaner surfaces. Enhances energy and resource efficiency by reducing Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). The stable film provided by polyamines ensures superior corrosion control, promoting longer equipment lifespan.

    Plus - environmentally friendly, offering a greener alternative to traditional treatments.

    Contact us on ownlabel@bvwater.co.uk for further information.

    How the NEW SolidTek® Biocide Feeder Package will BENEFIT YOU

    SolidTek® has launched its NEW Biocide Feeder which is functional, compact, and environmentally-friendly.

    Designed for use with SolidTek’s® enhanced bromine biocide, BromTek, it offers multiple benefits:

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    Reduced exposure to fumes and bromine dust (non-pressurised system).

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    Lovibond MD640 Photometer (PTSA & Fluorescein capable)

    Product Spotlight Drop Test Kits

    How many times have you heard … ‘we’re not sure what the system volume is’. A common problem which can be expensive - wasting chemical over dosing, or underdosing so the treatment is ineffective (i.e. shock dosing a biocide). The MD640 photometer has PTSA & Fluorescein capability built in. Simply use our System Checkers to add to an unknown system and read a PTSA or Fluorescein levels to accurately identify the system volume.

    The Hydrosense PRO range

    Hydrosense

    The Hydrosense PRO range pioneers Legionella pneumophila detection, the cause of over 97% of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks, by identifying all the serogroups 1-15 of this dangerous Legionella species. This easy-to-use, highly sensitive test uses unique filtration, offering a three-line test result that distinguishes between serogroup 1 and serogroups 2-15 within 25 minutes. The water test has a level of detection of 100 CFU/L and swab tests detect 200 CFU per swabbed area, providing crucial, rapid insights for water safety management.