Graham Sykes’ Steam Powered Rocket Bike ‘Force of Nature’ is a steam powered ‘Rocket’ motorcycle built by Graham Sykes for drag racing, record breaking, exhibitions and events. Three years ago Graham brought along this amazing bike and told members about the project. Graham, a precision engineer from North Yorkshire, designed his rocket bike in his garden shed with his wife, Diane, … Continue reading “The World’s Fastest Steam Powered Bike….”
Visit to WDS Components Ltd. – Thursday 27th March 2025 Members of the association and their guests were invited to the premises of WDS Components Limited. The company has recently joined the Leeds Association of Engineers as a corporate member. Our president John Aldersley kindly forwarded this report below:- “WDS was well attended, we were all fed and watered. … Continue reading “Report on the Visit to WDS Components Ltd…..”
Talks by Isaac Auty & Martins Golubevs The February event this year was held at our Morley lecture venue and after being cajoled by our president (their former college lecturer) John Aldersley we were given talks by two of our young engineer members, Isaac & Martins, who are also members of council of the association. John kindly sent these reports … Continue reading “Report on the Talks by Isaac Auty & Martins Golubevs…..”
KAE Visit Invitation John Pankhurst of the Keighley Association of Engineers has extended an invitation to members of the LAE to join them on a visit to Byworth Boilers Limited of Keighley on Monday 7th April 2025 at 2.00 pm prompt. The address is:- Byworth Boilers Limited, Parkwood Boiler Works, Parkwood Street, Keighley BD21 4NW. Please book your places directly … Continue reading “KAE Visit Invitation to Byworth Boilers Limited…..”
Urgent Action Required THIS WEEK ! Your Dinner Secretary Andrew Kibler is finalising arrangements for the 160th Anniversary Dinner to be held on Saturday 29th March 2025 – The date is fast approaching. Please book your places right now ! Click here to go directly to the Dinner Page Don’t miss this very special 160th Anniversary Event ! See you … Continue reading “Reminder to Book your Places for the Dinner !”
The eagle eyed amongst you will have noticed that the Home Page no longer has the slideshow with ‘Mallard’ etc. As software is updated not all items are compatible and the slideshow was causing a problem with an update. So to ensure continued use of the website the slideshow has been deleted, but will return at a later date with … Continue reading “Some Changes to the Website…..”
‘ Replacing Bridge 27 Haworth K.W.V.R.’ Tuesday 25th February 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm (in Keighley.) Our friend John Pankhurst – Secretary at Keighley Association of Engineers has sent a flyer for a lecture by James Barlow – chief civil engineer at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. LAE members are invited to the lecture…. (See the flyer link below.) … Continue reading “KAE Lecture – KWVR chief civil engineer James Barlow…..”
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VISIT NOW ADDED TO THIS POST, SEE BELOW…. The January visit to the premises of M.A Ford proved to be a great success and prompted our Treasurer and President to sent their reports on the evening. Andrew Kibler – Treasurer, sent the following:- “On arrival we were greeted by a member of the firm, who quickly asked … Continue reading “Reports on the M.A. Ford Visit – January 2025”
Keighley Association of Engineers December Events John Pankhurst of the KAE has kindly forwarded details of forthcoming events. Click on the links to see further details. Here are John’s comments:- . Tuesday 3rd December 2024 visit to Stells Cardboard Tubes and Cores starting at 6.30pm….. Stells visit 1224 . Tuesday 10th December 2024 Xmas Cheer Buffet and Mingle at the … Continue reading “Keighley Association of Engineers December Events…..”
