Leeds Association of Engineers
Membership is open to engineers of all disciplines
Invitation by the KAE John Pankhurst of the Keighley Association of Engineers forwarded a flyer and extended an invitation to LAE members for their forthcoming factory visit to Carnaud Metalbox Engineering in Shipley. The event is on Tuesday 15th October at 6.30 pm prompt. If you would like to attend this event please contact Mr. Pankhurst no later than 8th … Continue reading “Visit Invitation: Keighley Association of Engineers…..”
I’m Cameron Pinder, a new member on the council. After studying at college, I got a job as an Apprentice with Kirkstall Precision. I’ve spent time round the shop floor in various departments since starting out, mainly in CNC Milling / Turning and EDM. Currently, I am working in CNC Milling, using 3+2 Doosan machines, mostly cutting stainless steel for … Continue reading “Hi, I’m Cameron Pinder, a new Council Member…..”
LAE Student Blog one – (Pilot) Summary of First year Hello, my name is Harry. I am a student and council member of the Leeds Association of Engineers. To improve student engagement within the association I am starting this blog which will hopefully provide some insight into the life of an engineering student. This will come in instalments. In this … Continue reading “LAE Student Blog One – (Pilot) Summary of First Year…..”
Summer Visit – Anderton Boat Lift – Northwich, Cheshire The association has in the past arranged a summer visit and this year Malcolm and Lynne Murray kindly arranged a visit to the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire. The event was arranged for Wednesday 7th August 2024. Andrew Kibler kindly provided this report and took photographs of the visit. (See below … Continue reading “Report on the Anderton Boat Lift Visit…..”
A letter from the president for the start of the 2024-2025 session of events:- To all members and guests, Starting the Leeds Association of Engineers’ 160th Year, I would firstly like to thank the past president Ross Town, what a cracking job he has done stepping in as he did, then to find himself running for several years, seeing us through … Continue reading “A Letter from the President…..”
This year the event was held at Cobble Hall (Leeds) G.C. The weather was cool with gale force winds. The service from the Golf Pro Office, Bar and Caterers was very good throughout the day. It was the 84th Braime Trophy event and it was won by Dan Brown who has a handicap of 3. The scores were low due … Continue reading “2024 Golf Tournament Report and Photographs….”
Petanque in Heckmondwike – 20th June 2024 For many years we have arranged a social evening to coincide with the Summer Solstice. It has often taken the form of a short walk in a pleasant location to be followed by supper at a nearby hostelry. In the past we have strolled around Farnley Park, Ogden Water, Temple Newsam, Newmillerdam and … Continue reading “Report on the Summer Solstice Social – 2024….”
Dinner Secretary Andrew Kibler kindly sent some photographs from the recent Anniversary Dinner…..
