February 2015
Your Scheme: intouch a helping hand for life after work …with your pension news
2 Welcome Keeping you in touch with... 4 the Scheme’s finances 6 highlights from the Summary Funding Statement 2015 8 pension increases 10 how your Scheme is run 11 your Trustees 12 changes in the pension team 13 your tax affairs 14 online access to your personal information 15 inheritance law 16 state benefits 18 us and with each other 27 your pensioner representatives 28 your Scheme For members of the Taylor Wimpey Pension Scheme Welcome
On 1 October 2013 we successfully Audit and Operations, and Benefits and so we The results were discussed with the Company involved some members (including myself like to thank those of you who were willing to merged the assets of the Taylor are well placed to focus more closely on the during the summer following which we agreed and my husband) providing personal medical supply medical details to enable us to undertake Woodrow Fund and the George Wimpey considerable detail involved in running such a lower level of deficit recovery contributions to information for underwriting purposes. This is this investment. It is another major step forward Scheme to create one new scheme, the a big scheme. I will continue to chair the eliminate the shortfall over a shorter period of known as a buy-in policy, classed as another in making sure that the Scheme can meet its Taylor Wimpey Pension Scheme. With a Sub-Committees for Investment and Benefits just less than 5 years. Further details are set out investment of the Scheme. The key reason for liabilities now and in the future. We may consider combined value of almost £2 billion, this as well as the Trustee Board. on page 7. doing this is to off-set or ‘hedge’ some of our similar exercises in the future. was no mean task as you can imagine investment and mortality risks thereby improving Since the formation of the new Scheme the As part of the merger agreement with the During the year Julian Waller, Head of Pensions and with a new board of Trustees in security for everyone in the Scheme. I would Trustees have also appointed new advisers, Company last year, we now have in place an retired and has been replaced by Anthony place, I was delighted how smoothly the stress that this type of policy does not affect who are a mixture of advisers from both the arrangement under which the Company would Moriarty who takes on a broader role of Head of whole transition went. how your pension is paid (which continues to be legacy schemes. All are experts in their field pay up to £100m into the Scheme if it is in Reward and Pensions. I very much enjoyed direct from the Scheme), the amount or terms and their details are shown in the annual shortfall in 2028 (i.e. 15 years from the date the working with Julian and he did much to ensure I am pleased to be working with a new Trustee of payment. Report & Accounts. schemes merged). This is called a Pension the continued good management of the two Board which is smaller than the combined Funding Partnership, a loan note backed by real I am pleased to announce that we have now previous schemes. On behalf of the Trustees I boards of the two previous schemes and in my The new Scheme went through its first financial assets i.e. showhomes as well as property and completed this initiative. At the beginning of would like to thank him for his efforts and wish opinion, more efficient. We have an excellent check (actuarial valuation) based on data at the Scheme gets £5.1m in interest once a year December 2014, we bought an insured him a long, healthy and happy retirement. breadth of knowledge from which to draw, 31 December 2013, and I am pleased to report in addition to the Company’s contributions. arrangement (a buy-in) worth £206m, to secure including two professional and independent that the shortfall had reduced to £191m at that I hope you enjoy reading intouch... Welcome to intouch – a portion of our liabilities. Following an extensive trustees. Details of the new board members are date (previous valuation showed a combined There have been a number of joint initiatives tender process, we chose Partnership your newsletter for set out on page 11. Drawing on this wealth of shortfall of £523m at the last actuarial valuation). during the year and the key one has involved Assurance Group, an award-winning company the Taylor Wimpey skills we have been able to form three new The reduction was mainly due to the level of investigating an insured arrangement for a that specialises in this type of policy based on Anna Edgeworth Sub-Committees covering Investment, company contributions paid in over recent years. portion of our pensioner liabilities which has Pension Scheme. medical evidence, for this investment. We would Chairman of the Trustees
2 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 3 Keeping you in touch with …the Scheme’s finances Membershipnumbers When the Taylor Woodrow Fund and the George Wimpey Scheme merged, the new Scheme had 19,832 members – 9,829 were pensioners and 10,003 were deferred members. At 31 December 2013, there were Scheme facts Income and Outgoings 9,823 pensioners and 9,899 deferred members – that’s a total of 19,722 members. and figures £000 Net assets of the Scheme at 7 March 2013 0 The Trustees have prepared the Money coming in Scheme’s first annual report and accounts, covering the period Total income during the period 1,886,459 from the start of the Scheme – Company’s contributions 114,978 7 March 2013 to 31 December Bulk and individual transfers in 1,733,830 2013. These are now available Net income from investments 37,651 9,823 pension members 31 December 2013 from the Scheme administrator 19,722 Money going out (see back page for their contact Total outgoings during the period 20,849 details). Here are the highlights. members Pension payments 17,570 Lump sums on retirement and death 1,831 31 December 2013 9,899 deferred members 31 December 2013 Transfers out 825 Other payments 2 Administration costs 621 Net assets of the Scheme at 31 December 2013 1,865,610
4 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 5 Highlights from the Summary Funding Statement 2015
Every year we issue a Summary What are you doing So, for the next three years the Scheme This shows that the shortfall has Funding Statement, to tell you Actuarial Valuation about the shortfall? will receive a total of £23.1 million per year. increased, mainly due to a change in about the Scheme’s financial 31 December 2013 A plan has been agreed by the Trustee The financial commitment from the financial conditions over the last few Company, together with investment months. The funding level has reduced position. Here are the highlights. The estimated cost and the Company. Under this plan, the returns, and the income from the PFP to 88%. of the benefits: £2,112 million Company paid £33million during the How do you measure the calendar year 2014, and it will pay £18 should eliminate the shortfall by When is the next Actuarial Valuation? Scheme’s financial position? The assets held million for each year from 2015 to 2018 November 2018. in the Scheme: £1,921 million to reduce the shortfall. This includes £2 The next formal Actuarial Valuation date The Scheme Actuary compares the assets What is the Scheme’s million a year to cover Scheme expenses. is 31 December 2016. held in the Scheme to the estimated cost Shortfall: £191 million latest financial position? of the benefits promised to members and These contributions are recorded in the The latest update is at 30 September Where can I find the full other expenses, both now and in the future. Schedule of Contributions. 2014, and is shown below. Summary Funding Statement? Another way to look at the Scheme’s financial Every three years the Scheme Actuary To further improve the funding level a We have published the full Summary security is to consider the funding level. reviews the Scheme’s financial position, Pension Funding Partnership (PFP) has Funding Statement on the website, This is calculated by dividing the assets Funding Update as part of an Actuarial Valuation. But we been introduced. As mentioned in the together with the Schedule of by the estimated cost of the benefits, 30 September 2014 also take a snapshot of the position Chairman’s welcome (page 2), the PFP Contributions; the signed Actuarial and this was 91% as at 31 December 2013. between valuations. is an asset-backed security, which will The estimated cost Report will be posted to the website It is worth noting, that the combined shortfall provide the Scheme with an annual of the benefits: £2,319 million by the end of February. You can also What was the Scheme’s financial income of £5.1 million for 15 years from of the two previous schemes at their last The assets held request a copy of these documents from position at the Actuarial Valuation? the date of the merger of the previous valuations was £523 million, so the position in the Scheme: £2,039 million the Scheme administrator, Aon Hewitt The funding position at the date of the most has improved, due mainly to the Company schemes. At the end of the 15 years, a (See the back cover for the website recent Actuarial Valuation is set out here. contributions paid in recent years. lump sum of up to £100 million will be paid Shortfall: £280 million and contact details.). if the Scheme has a shortfall at that time.
6 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 7 Keeping you in touch with ...your pension increases Pensions in payment - other sections Section Pension increase earned Basis for increase Increase Due date Taylor Woodrow For membership completed pre 3.5% a year or the change in RPI if less 2.3% 1 May 2015 6 April 1997 For membership completed post 5% a year or the change in RPI if less 2.3% 1 May 2015 If you’re already receiving your pension, your Scheme pension will 5 April 1997 be increased in the same way and at the same time as it was before Bryant For pensioners who completed In line with the change in the RPI subject 3% 1 April 2015 the merger. Here are the details of the latest increases. service pre 19 April 1999 to a minimum increase of 3% a year and a maximum increase of 5% a year
For pensioners who completed 5% a year or the change in RPI if less 2.3% 1 April 2015 service post 18 April 1999 Pension increases in respect of The George Wimpey Staff Pension Scheme Wainhomes For membership completed pre 4% a year 4% 1 April 2015 The annual pension increase for the George Wimpey section is due on 1 January. 6 April 1997
Pensions in payment - the amount of increase For membership completed post 5% a year or the change in RPI if less 2.3% 1 April 2015 5 April 1997 The increases that have been applied to your pension on 1 January 2015 were as follows: Wilson Connolly For membership completed pre 3% a year 3% Anniversary of Holdings 6 April 1997 pensioner’s retirement Pension built up… Increase percentage For membership completed post In line with the change in the RPI subject 3% Anniversary of 5 April 1997 to a minimum increase of 3% a year and a pensioner’s retirement …from pensionable service on or before 5 April 2006 2.3% maximum increase of 5% a year …from pensionable service after 5 April 2006 2.3% Prestoplan For membership completed post 5% a year or the change in RPI if less 2.3% Anniversary of 5 April 1997 pensioner’s retirement
You will already have received a letter telling you of your increase. We will send you a letter confirming the increase in the month before the increase is due.
8 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 9 Keeping you in touch with Keeping you in touch with …how your Scheme is run ...your Trustees
The Taylor Wimpey Pension Scheme, like the legacy schemes, is run under Trust. Eight Trustee Directors (Trustees) are on the board of the Trust: two are professional independent trustees, three are nominated Anna Edgeworth Richard Barraclough by the Company and three by the members of the Scheme (these are the Member Nominated Directors). Appointed 7 March 2013 Appointed 1 December 2013 Chairman, Company Nominated Trustee Member Nominated Trustee Whether they come from the Company or training courses, both in-house and Member Nominated Directors (MNDs) hold the membership, the duties and externally, and refer to the Regulator’s office for a period of four years, although responsibilities of each Trustee is the same. Benefit of Practice and Guidance for Defined they can stand for re-selection at the end of Their principal duty is to ensure that the Benefit Schemes. They are also expected to their term of office. As required by law, the Ray Peacock Denis Mac Daid Scheme is administered in accordance with seek advice from their advisers, for example Rules set out a formal process for Appointed 7 March 2013 Appointed 7 March 2013 the Trust Deed and Rules – the legal their investment consultant. nominating, selecting and appointing MNDs, Company Nominated Trustee Member Nominated Trustee documents governing the Scheme, which to ensure a fair process and that those The full board meets every three months, include details of how the benefits are selected have the right skills and the time to and each Trustee’s attendance at the board calculated and paid, and how the assets are commit to the role. meeting is recorded in the annual Trustee to be invested. Report and Accounts. In addition, the Board The three current MNDs were appointed on Michael Dore Steve Balmont The role is becoming increasingly complex, has set up three Trustee sub committees, 1 December 2013, following the rigourous Appointed 6 August 2014 Appointed 7 March 2013 and Trustees are required to demonstrate the Audit Sub-Committee (ASC), the selection process. We’d like to thank all Company Nominated Trustee Independent Trustee that they have the levels of knowledge and Investment Sub-Committee (ISC) and the those who put themselves forward for the understanding set out by The Pensions Benefits Committee. The ASC and ISC role, and to extend our congratulations to Regulator. To help them, they attend regular usually meet at least every three months. the three who were appointed. Paula Alliband Robert Matthews Appointed 1 December 2013 Appointed 7 March 2013 Member Nominated Trustee Independent Trustee
10 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 11 Keeping you in touch with Keeping you in touch with ...changes in the pension team ...your tax affairs Pension paid by us 1 In this box you will find your pension payments and tax deducted from the Farewell to Julian Welcome to Anthony Some of you may have to complete a Scheme during the 2014/2015 tax year. Self Assessment tax return for Her … who retired at the end of March 2014. …who joined us as Head of Reward and Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Julian joined us in March 2003, after Pensions in December 2013, 27 years working in HR and taking over Julian’s As you know, the Scheme’s Pay/Pension Total for Year pensions at the Railways. responsibilities from April 2014. administrators send you a P60 every 2 This box shows you the total pay/pension He became Head of Pensions in Anthony’s background is in year, showing your pension payments you received during the year, and the total July 2007, following the merger. Human Resources (HR), and the tax you paid the previous year. tax deducted. Unless you started to draw We have all benefitted from how benefits and pensions. Trained your pension part way through the Tax well he looked after our pension in business law, he started his Your P60 shows that you have paid tax on your Year and have earnings included the schemes. For example, under his career in pensions and benefits pension, and you need it if you have to complete a figures should be the same as the box leadership, we reviewed all the at British Airways, moving into self-assessment form. Please keep your P60 safe, headed Pension paid by us. It is these Company’s pension schemes to HR, working for Aon Hewitt and figures that you should use if you have to harmonise them, and dealt with the then at Capita. He joined us in case HMRC should ever ask for it. complete a tax return. numerous changes in legislation, in particular the from Channel 4, where he was Head of Reward, Last year your P60 was more complicated than usual, introduction of auto-enrolment. HR Information Systems and Pensions. because of the merger of the old schemes during the Although we miss him, we are pleased that he is now Since joining us, Anthony has been getting to know tax year. Your P60 for the tax year 6 April 2014 – 5 April If you need any further information enjoying spending more time with his family, including Taylor Wimpey better, visiting a number of sites to 2015 will be much simpler. It will show: ³ his four grandchildren, as well as pursuing his meet current employees and explain the wide range about your P60, please get in touch hobbies, including gardening and model railways. of rewards and benefits on offer, including pensions. with the Scheme administrator, But, like Julian, he is also keen to make sure that you, Aon Hewitt. Their details are on the Many thanks, Julian, on behalf of us all. We wish you the pensioners and deferred members, are well back page of this newsletter. a long and happy retirement! looked after.
12 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 13 Keeping you in touch with ...your benefits Keeping you in touch with 24/7 via our relaunched website …inheritance law
We are pleased to report that online access to your pension information is now available and you The area of inheritance law can be quite complex, especially if someone dies will have received a letter recently explaining how to register and access your information. without leaving a will. However, new laws to simplify what happens in this situation were introduced on 1 October 2014. Importantly they give greater Those of you who receive a pension from When you log in to the site, you are Scheme documents, and see the most rights to surviving spouses or civil partners, where no children are involved. the Taylor Woodrow section have already presented with a welcome page, introducing commonly asked questions about the been able to use a secure website to carry you to the website and its features. You are Scheme. If you are a deferred member, The changes: out a range of tasks, including viewing your able to view the personal information Aon you can see a summary of your pension, Where there are no children involved pension details online. Hewitt hold about you, including your name, and use modelling tools to help plan for • Surviving spouse or civil partners will inherit the whole estate, The website is provided by Aon Hewitt, address, date of birth, email address, the your retirement. Those of you who are if there are no children involved. it was relaunched at the start of the year. date you joined the Scheme and the date pensioners can see your current pension All members, including deferred members, you became a deferred member or a and your payslips. • Siblings and parents will not inherit – previously they would have are now able to stay in touch with their pensioner. You can also visit a library of inherited a share of the estate if it was worth more than £450,000. benefits through the website. Where children are involved • Under the new rules the surviving spouse or civil partner inherits the first £250,000, and then half the remainder of the estate, with the remaining assets held for the children of the deceased. If you haven’t visited the site yet, we encourage you to do so. Remember: these rules only apply where the person dies without Go to: making a will. However large or small you think your estate will www.pensionline.org/ be, we encourage you to consider making a will (if you haven’t one already) so that your wishes can be followed after your death. taylorwimpeynew And don’t forget to review it if your circumstances change.
14 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 15 Keeping you in touch with …State benefits A message from
State Pension Reform – full steam ahead the editor, Angela Booth to simplify the State pensions Here in the Pension Team we are always keen to hear In April 2016 the current State pension – April 20120166 you won’t be affected by thithiss your news and your views so if you have any events made up of the Basic State Pension and changehange – you will continue to be paid coming up or any news you would like to share please the Second State Pension (S2P) – will be undunderer the current two-tier arrangement. get in touch! You can contact me via thet Pension replaced by a single State Pension, of If you reach State Pension Age after April Team – our details are on the back cover. around £155 a week. 20120166 and have built up some S2P, any S2P you built up above the new single- If you already receive the State Pension, tierr SStatetate Pension will be protected.protecteded. Finally, I know we don’t like to reflect on our own or if you’re due to start receiving it before mortality, but a little thought now can spare your loved ones extra stress and strain in the event of your death, so please remember to keep your Expression of Wish form up to date State Pension Top-Up and let the Trustees know who you If you are due to reach State Pension www.gov.uk/state-pension-topuptopup, would like to receive any benefits Age before 6 April 2016, you can top up where you will also find a calculatorr to payable when you die. New forms your State Pension by paying voluntary help you work out the contribution you are available on the website or national insurance contributions (Class can pay. Alternatively call contact the Scheme’s 3A Contributions). To find out more, visit 0345 600 4270. administrators Aon Hewitt, full details are on the back cover.
16 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 17 Keeping you in touch with Many happy returns to our other members …us and with each other who celebrated their special birthday in 2014, and to those who will hit that Meet Barbara magic figure in 2015 Brewer, one of our 100 newest centenarians YEARS Miss MR Russell, date of birth: 26/05/1914 OLD Although it seems many more of us are living carers joined the Mayor in a champagne toast to longer, celebrating a 100th birthday remains a Barbara, and shared her cake. significant milestone, so we were delighted to Among the 70+ cards she received was the card Mrs DE Glithero, date of birth: 27/05/1914 learn about a recent celebration for Barbara from the Queen, which is now framed and Brewer, who turned 100 at the end proudly hung in her room, and from the secretary of November. of state for work and pensions, Iain Duncan Mrs DP Johnson, date of birth: 15/03/1915 Barbara’s husband, Bill Brewer, worked for Smith. However, it only really sank in that she George Wimpey all his career, travelling abroad was indeed 100 years old and really very special, frequently on Wimpey business, particularly in when she opened a card from the prime Aden in the early 1950s. Retiring in 1977, from minister, David Cameron, arranged by her eldest Mrs EI Henderson, date of birth: 22/05/1915 the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor and granddaughter who works at Number 10. Estimator in the Central Estimating Department, Her daughter, Pamela, said that Barbara had sadly he passed away in May 1978. enjoyed every minute of her day, and her room 5Z[,-2MЄZMa[date of birth: 07/07/1915 Barbara celebrated being 100 over a number of resembled Kew Gardens, due to the number of days, with two luncheons with different family bouquets and plants she received! groups, and a more intimate meal in her room Happy (belated) birthday, Barbara, and many Mrs NG Green, date of birth: 06/12/1915 with her oldest friend. On her actual birthday, happy returns to all of our centenarians. over 60 friends, relatives, fellow residents and
18 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 19 A win for Peter in the Veterans’ Cycling World Championship
This year has been a great year for cycling, with Sadly prostate cancer put paid to his hopes of defending the title the Tour de France attracting record crowds as it in 2014, but following treatment he hopes to return to competing passed through Yorkshire and London. Inspired by during 2015 from his home base in Belgium. We wish Peter the best of luck and a speedy return to the saddle. the renewed focus on cycling, we got in touch with Peter Ryalls and asked him to share his exploits in the saddle.
Peter worked as a surveyor for George Wimpey between 1962 and 1981, and still keeps in touch with his former colleagues through an annual reunion. From 1959 to 1965 Peter was a semi-professional cyclist, and he competed in the 1961 Tour de France as part of the Peter winning the Sheffield Grand Prix in 1962, GB/IRL team. a few months after joining George Wimpey. In 1991 after a break of 25 years, he returned to competitive cycling and has spent the last 20+ years competing as a veteran, in age- The events are age-related, spanning 40 to 75+ years, in 5-year age related racing events across Europe, and as far afield as Australia groups, and usually 2 or 3 age groups compete in each race. With a and Thailand. separate race on each day, the aggregate times over the whole race give the overall winner. Peter won the first stage of his age group In 2013, he achieved his goal of winning a veterans’ world (75+), being the only one from his age group to finish, and coming in championship. Held in Hartberg, Austria, the veterans’ world with the leaders of the younger age groups. He then went on to win championship attracts around 1,000 competitors from 24 nations. the second and third stage, and ended winning the championship Three wins for Pete, Belgium August 2010 with an impressive lead of over eight minutes. Peter with his trophy at Hartberg, Austria
20 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 21 A Christmas lunch with The Wimpey Wimpey Golfing Society North West Pensioners Club Autumn Challenge Cup
The Wimpey North West Pensioners Club held their Christmas lunch On a fine September day Originally presented to the Society by the After 18 holes, the players were joined by on Wednesday 10th December at Didsbury Golf Club in Manchester. and continuing a tradition Denham Social Club the trophy was famously non-golfing colleagues for a catch up and which started back in 1947, won by Sir Godfrey Mitchell in 1950. This year reminiscence of the old days. Following It was the 20th Anniversary of the Club Executive Secretary to the Managing the winner was Terry Smith formerly of WPH lunch a special presentation was made to the Wimpey Golfing Society which was started by Gerry Cunningham Director of the Manchester Office and and Central Estimating. Don Fidler, formerly Chief Architect of the (Pensioner Representative for the North Paul Garrison from the Taylor Wimpey met at Burnham Beeches company. Don restarted the Society in the West) back in 1994. There were 26 Pension Team. They all had a most Golf Club near Maidenhead, One point behind and winner of the Magnus mid-nineties with Peter Hart and others and attendees including Paul Hills, the enjoyable lunch at Didsbury Golf Club, to compete for the Autumn Trophy was Mike Wood. The cup, has organised the golfers since then before commemorating Magnus Pearce, is played Financial Director of Taylor Wimpey and are looking forward to celebrating Challenge Cup. he handed over to Mike Wood at last year’s Manchester, Donna Bibby who is the the Club’s 21st Anniversary next year. for by the over 70’s – a majority of our golfers meeting. Don was even more pleased that, these days! at 87, he had played 18 holes, posting a respectable score! RRoger Lavis, who was assigned as CCommercial Director to TMC during the Whilst a number of old hands were not able CChannel Tunnel construction, needed a to join us this year for various reasons, several lelengthy session with an ice pack before new members were welcomed. We will be Left to right Stuart Longworth playing, having fallen the day before and meeting again at Burnham next September (Treasurer), his wife Maureen, suffering swelling of his cheek to the so, If you’d like to join in, please contact Mike Gerry Cunningham point where he could hardly see the ball. (e-mail [email protected] Gerry (Pensioner Representative), Nevertheless he picked up third place to or call 01189 403816) for details. Cunningham and his wife Peggy take the Donald MacPherson Quaich. and his wife Peggy Left to right Ian Ross, Roger Lavis, Terry Smith, Mike Wood & Don Fidler
22 Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work Your Scheme: a helping hand for life after work 23 Taylor Woodrow The Taylor Woodrow Reunion Club Construction reunion lunch celebrates 13 years of lunches
The Taylor Woodrow Brian Moere wrote to us to tell us about the 13th Construction Midlands Taylor Woodrow Reunion Club annual lunch. office held their annual reunion lunch at the On 3 October, nearly 140 members of the and catching up with old friends International Hotel in Club gathered for their annual lunch at the and colleagues. Crowne Plaza Hotel in Reading. Derby, on 10 April 2014. The Chairman opened the lunch by The 2015 Taylor Woodrow welcoming everyone, especially those from Reunion Club lunch will be 29 former colleagues (ex-team members abroad, and passed on apologies for non- held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, from TWC and subcontractors, primarily attendance. The Chairman paid tribute to Reading on Friday 2nd October. from the Midlands) enjoyed reminiscing Colin Parsons, who was standing down as If any former team member who is not in and catching up over a good lunch. Club President. Colin had been key in the Club would like to attend, please contact either This year’s lunch is fixed for 9 April encouraging the formation of the Club, and had managed to attend all former reunions. 2015, again in Derby. If you want to Brian Moere, John McKenna was warmly welcomed as come along, contact David Mather, email: [email protected] the new President by all present. by calling 01785 227 101 or emailing Tel: 01923 828 935 [email protected] Lunch was followed by toasts to the Club or and to absent friends, before the new Brian Lloyd, Left-hand side, from front: Mike Hurle, Alan Crystal,Charlie Melvin, Pete Harrison President thanked the members for their support and the committee for organising email: Right-hand side, from front: Ken Stables, Dave Evans the event. Then, formalities over, the [email protected] members continued to enjoy reminiscing Tel: 01628 661 005.
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Wimpey “Old Soldiers” reunion George Wimpey Scottish Reunion John Winton who organises the old Department Keeping you in touch with... One Christmas party for returning overseas staff, wrote to tell us that the “old soldiers reunion” George Sneddon wrote to tell us about a pensioner has been postponed until the spring. ...your Pensioner representatives Please contact John at johnhwinton@ lunch he organised in Scotland, on 24 October 2014. btinternet.com for further information. If you’re a former member of the George Wimpey Scheme, you may be aware of the network of pensioner representatives. This is a voluntary network of former members who organise the lunches and help people stay in touch. Held at the Cadder Freestone, Wimpey Liverpool reunion in the Bishopbriggs area of Following last year’s successful reunion, Current GWSPS Pensioner Representatives Glasgow, 43 pensioners came more than 20 George Wimpey Liverpool together over a three-course Name Telephone No Email address Region pensioners attended their 2nd annual reunion lunch, which was thoroughly meal in January at The Monro in Liverpool’s Terry Coles 01793 977855 or 07748 765407 [email protected] Gloucs, Oxon, Wilts, Avon & Somerset enjoyed by all. George gave a city centre. Everyone enjoyed an excellent speech, passing on news of Gerry Cunningham 0161 428 4935 [email protected] Manchester night and look forward to the next opportunity those unable to attend, giving to meet up again. If you are interested in John Edmonds 01752 701477 [email protected] Plymouth an update on the TW Pension attending next year’s event, email Wal Keith Glanville 029 2025 4227 or 07966 563310 [email protected] Cardiff Scheme, and passing on Effingham at wal@effingham.org.uk Anna’s best wishes, on Bernard Grubb 0113 2583408 [email protected] Leeds oor contact him on 0151 639 4686. behalf of all the Trustees. John McGuire 00353 91591 639 Ireland
Patricia Mosney 01489 781266 or 07929 713699 [email protected] Southampton
Remember:Re Ex-George Deryck Perry 01206 323951 Witham WWimpey colleagues can Left-hand side, from front to back: Ian Gracie &&A Eddie McAllister also connect through their George Sneddon 01436 675270 [email protected] Scotland Right-hand side, from front to back: Alex Brownlie, John Fegan, facebook group – the George Wimpey In Touch Gordon Whitbread 01634 862162 [email protected] Maidstone Don MacDonald & Ian Ferguson. Group. If you know of other facebook groups for Ian White 01772 816841 [email protected] Liverpool, Cumbria & North Wales Taylor Woodrow, Bryant, Wainhomes or Wilson Connolly please let us know and we’ll publicise them in the next newsletter.
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If you have queries about the Scheme, your pension benefits, or need to update your address or Expression of Wish form please contact Aon Hewitt, the Scheme administrator:
Taylor Wimpey Pension Scheme (TWPS) Your tax office and contact details are as follows: Aon Hewitt Scanning Division HMRC, PO Box 1970 PO Box 196 Liverpool L75 1WX Huddersfield HD8 1EG Tel: 0300 200 3300 (reduced rate) The Tax Reference is 120/XA89893 Email: [email protected] To share your news or advertise your event throughh Telephone helpline: 0800 055 6012 the Keeping in touch section contact: Open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday The Pension Team (except for bank holidays) Taylor Wimpey UK Ltd Calls from overseas: +44 1442 205294 Unit 2 Tournament Court Website: www.pensionline.org/taylorwimpeynew Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG Tel: 01926 516985 Email: [email protected]
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