Details of the correspondence received by the association
To all members: A message from the President….. 17/3/2020 Dear Member, As I am sure you are all already aware most organised events and public gatherings have now all been cancelled due to the recent rapid growth of Coronavirus in accordance with government guidelines. With these guidelines in mind and thinking of what my own company is doing to restrict … Continue reading “President’s Message – Cancellation of Dinner and Meetings…..”
. Our member Barrie Yates who is also a member of the group ‘Supporters of Nuclear Energy’ (SONE www.sone.org.uk) has been corresponding with Simon Newton of Moltex Energy. Following an article in the New Scientist by Dr. Paul Dorfman, Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Energy Institute, University College London (UCL), Mr. Newton was moved to respond to some points … Continue reading “Fourth Generation Nuclear Fission…..”
Where do you think the power for Electric Cars should originate ? Barrie Yates has forwarded thoughts from Sir Bernard Ingham. Sir Bernard is first and foremost a Yorkshire lad from Hebden Bridge and a graduate of the University of Bradford. He was also Margaret Thatcher’s chief press secretary. These are some of his recent blunt observations in the Yorkshire Post, … Continue reading “Power for Electric Cars…..”
. Can anyone help ??? A friend of mine who is a professional architect practising in Kuala Lumpur has asked me if it is possible to find out something relating to UK building rules and regulations. They have been asked by a client to produce a design for an aircraft hangar to house executive jet aircraft at a small airport … Continue reading “A question about Civil Engineering…..”
Christmas Greetings ! As the calendar year draws to a close I would like to thank members for their continued support. We have had some interesting events recently and several more are lined up in the New Year during our continuing session. I would like to warmly welcome new members to the association and ask that you join us for … Continue reading “Christmas Message from the President…..”
Barrie Yates sent this link to an article about Mazda’s development of the internal combustion engine. Some development work on this principle was carried out in the Thermodynamics Laboratory of the University of Leeds. Here is the link:- https://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation/efficiency/mazdas-new-skyactivx-engine-gives-new-life-to-internal-combustion
From a previous member Ian Mearns we have received at short notice details of an I.Mech.E. event in London. For those of you who dare venture out of Yorkshire to such a scary place the details are as follows……. Join this free to attend lecture in London – Registration is required….. Contact details:- For event enquiries: Phone: +44 (0) 20 … Continue reading “I.Mech.E – Free Lecture in London…..”
Members, At the end of the last session our Programme Secretary received correspondence from David Bell, a long standing member of the association. It was received shortly after the excellent evening spent with Frank Smith who regaled us with his talk on sailing up beyond the North Cape. If any members are in the Harrogate area and can help then … Continue reading “Can anyone help with a lift to Meetings ?”
Greetings ! During my second year as president I am looking forward to welcoming members and their friends to the new session commencing at the end of September. Being a relative newcomer to the association I really enjoy meeting you all. What a great group of people from so many different backgrounds, with experience in so many fields, and to … Continue reading “A Message From The President…..”
