THE MAES COMMITTEE

The Society relies on its volunteer committee to arrange the many events that are held.  The current committee members:

Peter Phillips – Peter is our Chairman, as well as Editor of Ancient Egypt Magazine  and author of The Columns of Egypt. He retired early from a career in IT because “there are more pleasurable ways of wasting time”!  He also has a great bass voice and regularly sings with his local choir.

Sarah Griffiths – as Secretary of MAES,  Sarah puts together the monthly lecture programme and runs MAES website. After 18 years with the BBC, she is now Deputy Editor of Ancient Egypt Magazine and lectures to Egyptology societies across the UK.

Hilary Forrest – Hilary has been a member of MAES since 2001. She is our Membership Secretary  and is the author of Manufacturers, Mummies and Manchester, a study of the development of Egyptology in the Greater Manchester area.

Roger Forshaw – Roger is our Treasurer and is an honorary lecturer in biomedical Egyptology at  the University of Manchester. He has written a number of papers on healing practices and dental health in ancient Egypt. His latest book is Egypt of the Saite Pharaohs, 664–525 BC, published by Manchester University Press.

Rosalie David OBE- Rosalie has achieved world renown for her pioneering work in investigating mummies using non-destructive techniques and became Director of the KNH Centre for Biological and Forensic Studies in Egyptology at The University of Manchester. Her research work into the Schistosomiasis disease has been recognised with a prestigious award from the Anglo-French Medical Society and she was awarded an OBE in recognition of her services in Egyptology.

Louise Hart – Louise, who has a degree in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool, and is a long-term member of the MAES committee. As our Event’s Coordinator, she arranges our venue bookings and organises trips in the UK and abroad. 

Hugh Polehampton – Hugh has been a committee member for many years and runs our very successful book auctions and sales to raise funds for the society.

Glynis Greaves – Glynis developed an interest in Egyptology after a career teaching Classics.  She holds the Certificate in Egyptology from the University of Manchester.  She enjoys searching out news items and compiling puzzles for the MAES newsletter, Djehuty.

Rob Coles – Rob has been an enthusiastic MAES member for many years, joining originally whilst doing Certificate Course at Manchester. He is our social media  / publicity manager, keeping you up to date on all MAES events.

Mike Budden – Mike is a retired, well-travelled IT Consultant with an interest in humanorigins and civilisations. He first encountered Egyptology in a course ran by Rosalie David back in 1997. He has now forgiven her and is looking forward to contributing to the success of MAES.