Meeting
A handful of brave members enjoyed a damp summer picnic at Heaton Park, as part of our summer series of “trying things out”. It was a pleasant afternoon, and the 12-3pm slot with an outing on the tramway went down well! Reflecting on the day, we decided that it is good to have it in the calendar in advance, and that a wet weather plan may be in order next time! We aim to repeat the event next year.
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Despite the drizzle that rolled in over Heaton Park, spirits were high as members of the Manchester Statistical Society gathered for our now-annual summer picnic: A relaxed and gently thought-provoking occasion made all the more memorable by guest speaker David Blood, Chair of the Friends of Heaton Hall. Sheltering und
Read articleOn May 13, members of the Manchester Statistical Society gathered at the Manchester Tennis and Racquet Club for this year’s Annual General Meeting, a warm and collegial occasion reflecting both the enduring legacy and forward momentum of one of the UK’s oldest learned societies. After strawberries and cream, the meetin
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