You will recall that in October 2013 we had a lecture by Nigel MacKnight of the Quicksilver Project for the World Water Speed Record Challenge. Nigel is the principal of the project as well as being the pilot of the craft. Vice-President Barrie Yates and Alex Rogers went along to one of the Corporate Days to see the latest developments … Continue reading “LAE becomes Corporate Member of the Quicksilver Project….”
The Leeds Association of Engineers salutes John Kelsall – Winner of the 2014 Schneider Trophy ! . John has only recently joined the association having attended some of our annual dinners. In the past he has lectured to us about the Schneider Trophy as well as his passion for flight and building his own light aircraft. He is the only … Continue reading “John Kelsall wins the 2014 Schneider Trophy…”
Your President has produced a poster in A3 ‘Word’ format. If any members could print and display the poster in a prominent position that would be seen by potential members it would be much appreciated. The traditional engineering industry has diminished over the last few decades and the huge plants have all but disappeared. However, there are still engineers out … Continue reading “New LAE Recruitment Poster….”
President’s Letter 2014 – Andrew Kibler. Here at the start of my second year I’m sat on the settee with my feet up wondering just what to say to all, apart from my bloody feet ache! By now I hope to have contacted you all with a personal letter or mail but more importantly, you have replied. If not, then … Continue reading “President’s Letter 2014….”
Read about the events lined up for the current session by pulling down the ‘Events’ menu above (for a complete list) or clicking each one in ‘Forthcoming Events’ in the section at the right hand side. There are still some events in 2015 to finalise, such as the Church Service, the Annual Dinner and the Golf Tournament. These will be … Continue reading “Events in the 2014-2015 Session….”
The President has had correspondence from Nigel MacKnight of the ‘Quicksilver’ Project…………. Greetings LAE Members, Please could you inform your fellow Leeds Association of Engineers members that we have three Corporate Club events coming up – any of which they are very welcome to attend and they can invite their own guests as well ! The dates set are 6th … Continue reading “‘Quicksilver’ Corporate Club Events….”
GOLF REPORT AND RESULTS 2014 Photographs of the prize-giving are to be found after the results and sponsor list……. Captain – Barrie Yates Secretary – Steve Stacey This year the event was held at Scarcroft G. C. The weather, golf … Continue reading “Report on the 2014 Golf Tournament…..”
The 2014 Summer Solstice Walk was held on 19th June and took the form of a gentle stroll around Pugney’s Country Park. This was followed by supper. Seventeen people would rather walk around Pugney’s on our Annual Walk than watch England’s football team play Uruguay in Brazil on the television ! (Well done you outdoor types ! ) Was it … Continue reading “Report on the Summer Solstice Walk….”
The 148th LAE Anniversary Dinner was held on Friday 9th May 2014. (Photos at the end of the report) This year the dinner was moved to the month of May to avoid the chilly wet weather of February. As before the venue was ‘Leeds Seventeen’. Special guests were the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leeds, Councillor Tom Murray … Continue reading “Report on the 2014 Anniversary Dinner – with Photos !”
