Forthcoming Visits – Revised timings….

Members please note that starting times for two forthcoming events have been confirmed, so make a note of these now…. The visit to Optare on Monday 25th April will start at 5.00 pm (tea and biscuits) for a 5.30  pm start to the tour.  See the event page for full details:- Optare Visit   Remember, the closing date for applications (only … Continue reading “Forthcoming Visits – Revised timings….”

Reminder of 2016 AGM, Minutes from 2015 AGM and Lecture……

The 2016 Annual General Meeting & Lecture…. The AGM will be held on Thursday 31st March 2016 at the usual Cleckheaton venue. (Meeting Venue) This link will take you to the event page……  AGM & Lecture  (opens in a new tab…) You can read, download and print a copy of last year’s minutes in advance of the meeting. A text document … Continue reading “Reminder of 2016 AGM, Minutes from 2015 AGM and Lecture……”

I.E.T. – Yorkshire Annual Prestige Lecture….

A message from your President – Barrie J. Yates:- “Dear All, I have been sent this by the University of Leeds. I hope that some of our members will attend.  The development of Graphene is a great technological leap forward. I note that the Chinese have registered many patents for the use of this new exciting material.  Please just make … Continue reading “I.E.T. – Yorkshire Annual Prestige Lecture….”

Notification of Alternative Events….

Members please take a moment to have a look at details of three recently published events.  (Click on the links to take you to the event pages.)  Note that the Forthcoming Events list only shows the next five events and the JCB event below will not appear on the list until after 25th February……  Bookings for this event have to … Continue reading “Notification of Alternative Events….”

Quicksilver World Water Speed Record – Update….

The Leeds Association of Engineers is proud to be one of the corporate sponsors of the Quicksilver World Water Speed Record Craft.                 Our associate Nigel Macknight, who is the principal of the project, has sent us an update on this exciting record attempt. The record is at present held by an Australian … Continue reading “Quicksilver World Water Speed Record – Update….”

The Leeds Minster 150th Year Commemorative Plaque….

The presentation of the Memorial Plaque produced to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Leeds Association of Engineers and its connection with St. Peter’s at Leeds (Leeds Parish Church) now known as Leeds Minster was made on Sunday 26th April 2015. The presentation was made by the President Andrew Kibler to Reverend Canon Charles Dobbin and one of the Churchwardens.   … Continue reading “The Leeds Minster 150th Year Commemorative Plaque….”

Miniature Schneider Trophies…. by John Kelsall

Leeds Association member John Kelsall has written an interesting and amusing report about producing ‘Miniature Schneider Trophies‘. It was originally sent to members of the committee of the Royal Aero Club of which John is a member. He sent a copy to our President, Barrie Yates, and with John’s permission we publish it here for your enjoyment…. Miniature Schneider Trophies … Continue reading “Miniature Schneider Trophies…. by John Kelsall”