Category: Correspondence

Details of the correspondence received by the association

Report on the Church Service by John Aldersley…..

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Magazine.

May 10th 2026 Annual Church Service Report John Aldersley attended the church service and here provides a report :- “The association received a very warm welcome from the Rector Reverend Canon Paul Maybury. Graham Roper our president would like to thank all those who attended. The association stalwarts, Malcolm and Lynne Murray were, as always, in attendance. Sam Wilkinson our … Continue reading “Report on the Church Service by John Aldersley…..”

Ben King – Nominated for Apprentice of the Year…..

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Magazine.

  Once again our ‘roving reporter’ John Aldersley sends some more good news ….   Our newest council member Ben King has been nominated for ‘Apprentice of the Year at the Leeds Manufacturing Festival Next Gen Awards 2026’.  The LinkedIn news was reposted by his employer Craig Dowling, Manufacturing Director of Kirkstall Precision Engineering…. Click here to see the LinkedIn … Continue reading “Ben King – Nominated for Apprentice of the Year…..”

Report on the visit to The Steam Workshop

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Magazine, Visit.

The Steam Workshop visit 30th April 2026 John Aldersley has kindly produced a report on the recent visit, presented here:- Your roving reporter has a disclaimer “I haven’t a clue about steam, trains or traction engines, so please bear that in mind” What a lovely warm day for a visit, a small number of members turned out, other than Howard, … Continue reading “Report on the visit to The Steam Workshop”

A Record for ‘Force of Nature’ – 2nd Fastest in the World…..

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Magazine, News.

Graham Sykes’s ‘Force of Nature’ becomes the 2nd Fastest Bike in the World   The fastest motorcycle in the world is the Ack Attack streamliner (below) which holds an official FIM world speed record of 376.363 mph (605.697 km/h), set by Rocky Robinson. This purpose-built machine, rather than a conventional production bike, achieved this record using dual turbocharged engines to break … Continue reading “A Record for ‘Force of Nature’ – 2nd Fastest in the World…..”

Martins Golubevs – News of his new employment…..

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Magazine.

Martins Golubevs now working at ‘Isembard’ Martins joined the association as a student member and joined the council along with colleagues from Kirkstall Precision Engineering. An opportunity came along and Martins moved to Isembard. Here is his report:- . “As some of you may know I have migrated to the South of England for a job opportunity and I have … Continue reading “Martins Golubevs – News of his new employment…..”

Report on the 2026 Anniversary Dinner…..

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Dinner.

  2026 Anniversary Dinner Report with Photographs Our roving reporter John Aldersley presents here his comprehensive report on the recent dinner along with photographs he took during the evening…. “My wife Jill and I sat with Graham Roper, our president with Lorraine, Graham’s partner along with Sam Wilkinson, our vice president who invited colleague Adam from WDS Components. We then … Continue reading “Report on the 2026 Anniversary Dinner…..”

Report on the talk by Harry Soutar…..

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Lecture.

Report on the talk by Harry Soutar – Thursday 26th March 2026 Our roving reporter John Aldersley has provided a report on the March lecture given by our council member and young engineer… Lecture: ‘Project ORION The Mars Rover’ John forwarded the following:- “Here is my report on the talk that Harry gave on Thursday 26th March 2026 at the Morley … Continue reading “Report on the talk by Harry Soutar…..”

More Machined Parts from Cameron Pinder…

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence.

News from World Skills Competition…. John Aldersley sent us the latest update on Cameron’s progress:- ” Cameron is preparing for the next stage in pursuit of winning in the World Skills competition by using the Haas 5 axis at Leeds City College. (Haas Website) He had an idea of doing some tuition to various people, starting with the college tutors. … Continue reading “More Machined Parts from Cameron Pinder…”

An Update from Cameron Pinder….

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Magazine.

Cameron Pinder – LAE Council Member & World Skills Competitor No doubt you will have been following the progress of our council member young engineer Cameron Pinder. In further pursuit of developing his skills he has secured the use of the 5-axis Haas machine tool at Leeds City College, using tooling and toolholders supplied by LAE corporate member M.A. Ford, … Continue reading “An Update from Cameron Pinder….”