Leeds Association of Engineers
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The President and Council are sad to have to report the passing of Michael Armstrong. Michael graduated from university in 1945. In his formative engineering training he spent six months at Clydebank being involved in building HMS Vanguard. Following this experience he was appointed as Engineering Officer on board HMS Berwick. He had two trips on this ship to Australia … Continue reading “Obituary: Michael Armstrong – Trustee of the LAE”
It has come to the notice of the association today of the passing of Wing Commander Ken Wallis. He came to Leeds many years ago to talk to us about his life and exploits, particularly in relation to autogyros. I well remember a packed lecture theatre at the University of Leeds being enthralled by his illustrated stories and anecdotes. He … Continue reading “Obituary: Wing Commander Ken Wallis 1916-2013”
Details of the 2013-2014 Session of Events are becoming available on the website. We still have a few events to finalise and details of these will be made available as soon as possible. Our session opener will be a prestige lecture at the end of October entitled ‘Quicksilver – Britain’s World Water Speed Record Challenge‘ by Nigel MacKnight, the founder … Continue reading “2013-2014 Session of Events….”
President’s Letter 2013 Well I decided to take the Presidency after all, so here I am typing my presidency letter and wondering what to say. It was not an easy decision to take this on. My work being some distance from Leeds means it is not always possible for me to attend our functions, so I had concerns regarding being … Continue reading “President’s Letter 2013”
We are indebted to our ‘hole’ sponsors who made the day so enjoyable:- (In alphabetical order) ASHTON TOOLS (M. A. FORD) B & W ENGINEERING BURGESS & CO. LTD. CRAFSTMAN TOOLS LTD. DRAPER TOOLS LTD. DORMER TOOLS INTERNATIONAL EUROPA TOOL CO. LTD. GUHRING LTD. G & J HALL LTD. ISCAR MAKITA UK LTD. MITCHELL FOX & CO. LTD. … Continue reading “2013 Golf Tournament – Sponsors”
Captain – Andrew Kibler Hon. Golf Secretary – Steve Stacey This year the event was at Wetherby Golf Club. The weather, golf course and catering were all excellent. The event was attended by Alan Braime, who is the great grandson of the presenter of the Braime Rose Bowl Trophy, which was donated in 1936. 51 teed off in the … Continue reading “2013 Golf Tournament – Results”
Golf Report – July 2013 (Photos – After the Report…) The 2013 Golf Tournament was held on Thursday 4th July at Wetherby Golf Club. Fifty-seven golfers, the largest group ever, enjoyed a superb summer’s day of golf rounded off by an excellent dinner and prize giving in the clubhouse. Steve Stacey had bravely stepped in to organise the event … Continue reading “2013 Golf Tournament Report and Pictures”
After a sunny start to the week the evening of Thursday 20th June turned out to be cold and drizzly. But this didn’t put off the members and their guests who turned out for a gentle walk around Yeadon Tarn to be followed by a good old Yorkshire supper of Fish and Chips at ‘Murgatroyds’. After the walk during which … Continue reading “Summer Solstice Walk and Supper Report and Photos…”
