Can you help a young engineer with his career search ?

One of the association’s aims has always been to help those people in need of assistance, mainly its members, but also to offer help to our fellow engineers, wherever they may reside.   Council Member and Trustee Ian Blakeley has an acquaintance whose son is an engineering graduate and is actively searching for a position. The graduate’s name is Jonathan … Continue reading “Can you help a young engineer with his career search ?”

Thomas Green Motor Mower Parts…..

Can you help an enthusiastic restorer ? I was contacted recently by a gentleman in Northern Ireland attempting to restore a Thomas Green motor mower. Nicholas Rogers had requested contact details for LAE member John Pease, who had written a book about Thomas Green of Leeds. I put him in touch with John… Mr. Rogers advised that he needs to … Continue reading “Thomas Green Motor Mower Parts…..”

Photos from the 158th Anniversary Dinner…..

On the 15th April 2023 we held the 158th Anniversary Dinner at Headingley Golf Club.  Below you will find some photographic memories of the 2023 dinner, courtesy of our regular photographer council member Ian Scholes…. Dinner Secretary Andrew presided and introduced our president Ross Town who delivered a short speech welcoming the members and guests and thanking them for their … Continue reading “Photos from the 158th Anniversary Dinner…..”

Funeral of Ken Norris…..

As reported recently association member Ken Norris sadly passed away. Several members attended his funeral, including Andrew Kibler who kindly provided some details of the Memorial Booklet from the service. Ken will be greatly missed, having been a regular attendee at our lectures and visits. Below are some pages from the Memorial Booklet, including a touching poem by Anthony Dawson.  … Continue reading “Funeral of Ken Norris…..”

Notice of the AGM and Lecture 27th April 2023…..

2023 Annual General Meeting & Lecture The Leeds Association of Engineers will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27th April 2023 at Central Methodist Church Hall, Wesley Street, Morley LS27 9SL. The meeting will be followed by a lecture by LAE member Mark Whitehead on Secondary Metallurgy in Steelmaking. Full details can be viewed on the Event page by … Continue reading “Notice of the AGM and Lecture 27th April 2023…..”