Similarly, I have just heard today about the passing of Mr Hume, who was our Apprentice Master at the Royal Ordnance Factory Birtley. Derek was a man who made such a positive influence on many young lads life’s, teaching them many engineering principles and most importantly, respect within the work place. I’m now 54 and still use one of his favourite lines with the many young lads I have worked with in industry over the years ‘Hands out your pockets young man ! ‘ RIP Derek, many thanks for the learnings you gave me and many others, passing deepest sympathy to the family, sorry I missed the celebration of his life, Simon Miller
Simon Miller
17/07/2025