Leeds Association of Engineers
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We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ernest Preston on Friday 28th January 2011. Ernest was a long standing member and council member of the association and joined in 1967, being President from 1980 to 1982. He was the Works Engineer at Doncasters Monkbridge of Leeds and moved from Yorkshire to Wales to convert an old cottage in … Continue reading “Obituary : Ernest H. Preston (1922-2011)”
The AGM was held in the board room of Marshalls Ltd., who very kindly provided the facilities and refreshments. The seating was probably a little too comfortable for an A.G.M, but those who slept did so quietly. Our President John McClarty presided over the meeting. Malcolm Murray delivered the secretary’s report which, in brief, told us that things were mainly … Continue reading “Report from the 2010 AGM”
Cautionary tale of when engineering goes wrong!
These are some pictures from the 2010 Golf and Dinner Day. Click on a picture to start a slideshow.
This year’s mid-summer walk was held at Temple Newsam followed by a visit to The Devon public house. These are some pictures from the walk.
Dennis Whitfield Died 8th June 2010 Member of the Leeds Association of Engineers since 30th October 1980 Dennis was born and raised in Baildon and lived in the same house for most of his life. He passed his eleven plus examination and went to Saltaire Grammar School following which he enrolled to study for a degree but for unknown reasons … Continue reading “Obituary : Dennis Whitfield”
In the evening of 27th May 2010 a narrowboat trip on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal was organised which also included a visit to Granary Wharfe. Partners were also invited on this trip which included a basket supper being served on the narrowboat. The trip started at Leeds Hire Cruisers Ltd, Neville Street, Granary Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4BR. Mr. Frank Smith of Liverpool … Continue reading “2010 Canal Trip”
As I write this report at the beginning of the decade I am also conscious that I have only been in office for a matter of months. When looking at the history of the Engineering Association it makes you aware of the past and I feel both humbled and honoured to follow in the footsteps of past presidents. It has … Continue reading “2010 President's Report : John McClarty”
