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. Please Note:- Due to the lecturer being unavailable for the February event we have swapped lectures with the April event. Barrie Yates will now present his lecture on 27th February instead of following the AGM. Jayanti Mistry will give his lecture following the AGM on 30th April. See the event pages using these links for further details….. February Lecture … Continue reading “Changes to the Lecture Programme…..”
Where do you think the power for Electric Cars should originate ? Barrie Yates has forwarded thoughts from Sir Bernard Ingham. Sir Bernard is first and foremost a Yorkshire lad from Hebden Bridge and a graduate of the University of Bradford. He was also Margaret Thatcher’s chief press secretary. These are some of his recent blunt observations in the Yorkshire Post, … Continue reading “Power for Electric Cars…..”
. A lesson on Renewable Energy….. Barrie Yates has forwarded a link to a short lecture on renewable energy which members might find interesting. Over six years ago the late David MacKay, or to give him his full title, Sir David John Cameron MacKay FRS FInstP FICE, gave a ‘TED.Ed.Warwick’ lecture with some surprising statistics, clearly illustrated and explained. He … Continue reading “A Realistic Assessment of Renewable Energy…..”
. Keighley & WorthValley Railway Workshop Visit….. Dear members, firstly, apologies for the terribly short notice but we only received information at the last moment….. The National Lottery is promoting visits to interesting sites that have benefited by funding to celebrate the 25 years of National Lottery. The Boiler & Engineering Skills Training Trust (BESTT) together with Keighley & Worth Valley … Continue reading “Guided Tour – Steam Engine Repair Workshop”
. Hon. Golf Secretary Steve Stacey presents here the results of the 2019 Leeds Association of Engineers Golf Tournament. Photographs of the prizes being presented follow, courtesy of Jas. Shergill. . GOLF REPORT 2019 Captain – Ross Town … Continue reading “2019 Golf Tournament Report & Photographs…..”
. Last chance to book for the visit on Thursday 18th July…. You will recall seeing in the media a few weeks ago that the future of the Steelworks in Scunthorpe was in the balance. As such we were unsure of whether the proposed visit would take place. Bernard Wordsworth our contact at Scunthorpe has confirmed this morning that the … Continue reading “Summer Visit to Scunthorpe Steelworks…..”
. Can anyone help ??? A friend of mine who is a professional architect practising in Kuala Lumpur has asked me if it is possible to find out something relating to UK building rules and regulations. They have been asked by a client to produce a design for an aircraft hangar to house executive jet aircraft at a small airport … Continue reading “A question about Civil Engineering…..”
As we approach the end of the 2018-2019 session there are still three events for you to enjoy:- On Thursday 20th June we have our Solstice Walk and Supper. This year we will be joined by members of the Keighley Association of Engineers in a joint meeting. In addition to a Pie & Peas supper (booking required) there will be … Continue reading “Three More Events – Including a Summer Visit !”
