Leeds Association of Engineers
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Our Vice-President, Barrie J. Yates, gave a lecture recently entitled ‘Zero Point Energy’ and President, Andrew Kibler provides here a short report on the lecture………. There was a distinctively relaxed atmosphere on this particular evening, possibly because Barrie is so well known and liked. Then again it might be that no one quite knew what to expect! The title … Continue reading “Report on the recent lecture: Zero Point Energy”
The President and Council of the Leeds Association of Engineers would like to wish all members, their families and friends and their associates a very Happy and Prosperous New Year ! ———————————– Please mark in your new diaries (or in your electronic gizmos !) the forthcoming events in the next few months. There are Lectures, Visits and the prestigious Annual … Continue reading “Happy New Year !!!!!”
Barrie Yates – LAE Vice-President – has advised the following information which should be of interest to members… This is advance notice of a lecture entitled ‘Putting John Harrison in his place‘. It is not a Leeds Association of Engineers lecture but is part of the programme of the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society. Link:- Leeds Phil & Lit … Continue reading “John Harrison Lecture – Leeds Phil. & Lit. Society… Please note revised venue details !”
A Manifesto for Manufacturers ‘The Unwritten Laws of Engineering’ by W. Julian King was first published in 1944 as three articles in ‘Mechanical Engineering’ magazine. It has been in print as a book ever since. So, however trite you find the language and the message just remember that the advice is still as good today as it was when first … Continue reading “A Manifesto for Manufacturers….. Some sound advice from the past for young engineers…..”
We were warmly welcomed by an enthusiastic group of railway modellers who put on a splendid display of their modelling skills with several operating layouts of 2mm, 4mm, 7mm and 16mm sections. LAE treasurer John Bentley brought along a couple of his own locomotives which were run on the layouts. The four different gauges offered something to interest all railway … Continue reading “Visit Report: Huddersfield Railway Modellers”
The President and Council are sad to hear of the passing of Peter Ward who died on 1st October 2013. Peter joined the association in 1973 and had been an active member and council member for many years in the roles of Journal Editor (1989-1992), Vice-President (1984-1968) and President (1986-1988). He was Managing Director of Plastona Ltd. in Leeds, which … Continue reading “Obituary: Peter Ward – Past President of the LAE”
Subscriptions for the current session have become due for payment on 1st November 2013. Remittance Notices will be accompanying the posted November 2013 Newsletter. The subscription for Full Membership remains unchanged at £15.00 for the year. You can remit to the Membership Secretary at a meeting or visit. Payment by post (preferred) can be made by sending your cheque … Continue reading “Subscriptions Due !”
Lecture Report by the President… Having taken a long time to organise this lecture and ensure it was well advertised, the attendance was very disappointing, particularly from our members. Apart from the council members I counted only 4-5 actual members of the association. In fact we had more students attend than our own members. With regard to the lecture it … Continue reading “Report on the ‘Quicksilver’ lecture….”
