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.
LAE member Neil Cobbold has kindly arranged a visit to Finning UK (Caterpillar) formerly Leverton, in Leeds on Tuesday 2nd June at 18.30 See the Event Page by clicking in the RH column ‘Forthcoming Events’ for full details of this summer visit, coming soon… Don’t miss it ! .
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…..”
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…..”
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”
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 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…..”
MACH 2026 The NEC 20th to 24th April The UK’s national exhibition for engineering and manufacturing. MACH 2026 brings together a diverse range of sectors that shape the future of engineering and manufacturing. Visitors can explore cutting-edge solutions for aerospace, defence and space, rail and transport, and marine engineering, alongside advancements in electronics, medical technology and automotive and autosport. The event … Continue reading “‘MACH 2026’ – The NEC Machinery Exhibition…..”
Leeds in the 1920s… Looking Back…. John Aldersley came across an interesting illustrated article from the Yorkshire Evening Post taking you onto the factory floor in the 1920s. Click to view the article:- 1920s Factory Photograph and article: © Yorkshire Evening Post. Photographs in the article are courtesy of ‘Leodis’ the online Leeds archive of photographs. Many … Continue reading “Leeds in the 1920s… Looking Back….”
Latest News about Graham Sykes’ Steam Rocket Bike… Graham’s Steam Rocket Bike ‘Force of Nature’ was featured recently in ‘Motor Cycle News’….. High Speed Steam ! Online too… Here is a Facebook clip with Graham pulling 192.94 m.p.h in 5.503 seconds over the standing start quarter mile….. High Speed Run (Click on the image when the Facebook … Continue reading “Another update on the Steam Rocket Bike…..”
