This section has been created as a vehicle for keeping our members informed of association news and by reporting current events etc. related to the wide spectrum of engineering. Contributions by members will always be welcome, but no politics or religion please.
Welcome ! New Members of the Association The President and Council are very pleased to report that we have a number of new members who have joined the association during this session. Special thanks must go to council member Cameron Pinder who has recruited several of his work colleagues from Kirkstall Precision Engineering to join the association, along with his … Continue reading “New Members of the Association…..”
Graham Sykes’ Steam Powered Rocket Bike ‘Force of Nature’ is a steam powered ‘Rocket’ motorcycle built by Graham Sykes for drag racing, record breaking, exhibitions and events. Three years ago Graham brought along this amazing bike and told members about the project. Graham, a precision engineer from North Yorkshire, designed his rocket bike in his garden shed with his wife, Diane, … Continue reading “The World’s Fastest Steam Powered Bike….”
Visit to WDS Components Ltd. – Thursday 27th March 2025 Members of the association and their guests were invited to the premises of WDS Components Limited. The company has recently joined the Leeds Association of Engineers as a corporate member. Our president John Aldersley kindly forwarded this report below:- “WDS was well attended, we were all fed and watered. … Continue reading “Report on the Visit to WDS Components Ltd…..”
Talks by Isaac Auty & Martins Golubevs The February event this year was held at our Morley lecture venue and after being cajoled by our president (their former college lecturer) John Aldersley we were given talks by two of our young engineer members, Isaac & Martins, who are also members of council of the association. John kindly sent these reports … Continue reading “Report on the Talks by Isaac Auty & Martins Golubevs…..”
Urgent Action Required THIS WEEK ! Your Dinner Secretary Andrew Kibler is finalising arrangements for the 160th Anniversary Dinner to be held on Saturday 29th March 2025 – The date is fast approaching. Please book your places right now ! Click here to go directly to the Dinner Page Don’t miss this very special 160th Anniversary Event ! See you … Continue reading “Reminder to Book your Places for the Dinner !”
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE VISIT NOW ADDED TO THIS POST, SEE BELOW…. The January visit to the premises of M.A Ford proved to be a great success and prompted our Treasurer and President to sent their reports on the evening. Andrew Kibler – Treasurer, sent the following:- “On arrival we were greeted by a member of the firm, who quickly asked … Continue reading “Reports on the M.A. Ford Visit – January 2025”
Report on the visit to The Leeds Welding Company on 31/10/24 Member Neil Cobbold has kindly sent this report on the visit….. “Last night the Leeds Association of Engineers had a fantastic visit to The Leeds Welding Company premises which started with a brief talk followed by a factory tour led by managing director, Richard Eaglen. The visit started with … Continue reading “Report: Visit to The Leeds Welding Company….”
Keighley Association of Engineers Events John Pankhurst of the KAE has kindly forwarded a programme of their events up to the year end. LAE members are invited to attend and support our friends at Keighley. Please make any bookings for their events directly to the KAE as per information on their flyers. LAE council member Barrie Yates will be giving … Continue reading “Keighley Association of Engineers…..”
WDS Components – A New LAE Corporate Member Council are pleased to announce that WDS Components Ltd. have joined the association as Corporate Members. A warm welcome is extended to the company, based at Grangefield Industrial Estate, Richardshaw Road, Pudsey LS28 6LE. Click here to view the company’s website:- WDS Components Sales & Marketing Director Mark Moody has kindly forwarded … Continue reading “WDS Components – A New LAE Corporate Member…..”
