Category: Summer

Report on the Visit to Finning UK (Caterpillar) – June 2026

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Gordon in Correspondence, Summer, Visit.

Report:- Visit to Finning UK (Caterpillar) Members and guests of the LAE  and our friends at Keighley Association of Engineers were invited to visit the Leeds premises of Finning UK (Caterpillar) on 2nd June 2026 and our roving reporter John Aldersley has once again excelled himself with an excellent illustrated report on the visit. Here Is John’s report on the … Continue reading “Report on the Visit to Finning UK (Caterpillar) – June 2026”

Visit: A tour of Lawnswood Cemetery – Engineers’ Grave Stones….

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Gordon in Magazine, Summer, Visit.

  Leeds Engineers Tour – Sunday 14th June 2026 Venue: Lawnswood Cemetery, Otley Road, Adel, Leeds LS16 6AH Your roving reporter John Aldersley spotted an interesting Sunday afternoon guided tour of Lawnswood Cemetery to inspect the graves of local engineers. A bit of an offbeat tour but no doubt will be of interest to all engineers… The tour commences at … Continue reading “Visit: A tour of Lawnswood Cemetery – Engineers’ Grave Stones….”

Report on the Anderton Boat Lift Visit…..

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Gordon in Magazine, Social, Summer, Visit.

Summer Visit – Anderton Boat Lift – Northwich, Cheshire The association has in the past arranged a summer visit and this year Malcolm and Lynne Murray kindly arranged a visit to the Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire. The event was arranged for Wednesday 7th August 2024. Andrew Kibler kindly provided this report and took photographs of the visit. (See below … Continue reading “Report on the Anderton Boat Lift Visit…..”

2024 Golf Tournament Report and Photographs….

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Gordon in Golf, Magazine, Social, Summer.

This year the event was held at Cobble Hall (Leeds) G.C. The weather was cool with gale force winds.  The service from the Golf Pro Office, Bar and Caterers was very good throughout the day.  It was the 84th Braime Trophy event and it was won by Dan Brown who has a handicap of 3.  The scores were low due … Continue reading “2024 Golf Tournament Report and Photographs….”

Report on the Summer Solstice Social – 2024….

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Gordon in Magazine, Social, Summer.

Petanque in Heckmondwike – 20th June 2024 For many years we have arranged a social evening to coincide with the Summer Solstice. It has often taken the form of a short walk in a pleasant location to be followed by supper at a nearby hostelry. In the past we have strolled around Farnley Park, Ogden Water, Temple Newsam, Newmillerdam and … Continue reading “Report on the Summer Solstice Social – 2024….”

2020 Golf Tournament – Postponed

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Gordon in Correspondence, Golf, Summer.

. The 2020 Leeds Association of Engineers Annual Golf Tournament has been postponed. Here is a letter from Steve Stacey, Hon. Golf Secretary… 26th March 2020 I have been in contact with Leeds Golf Club where we were due to hold our Annual Golf Day on Wednesday 24th June. I have already paid a deposit for the event and have agreed … Continue reading “2020 Golf Tournament – Postponed”

Three More Events – Including a Summer Visit !

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Gordon in Summer, Trip, Visit.

As we approach the end of the 2018-2019 session there are still three events for you to enjoy:- On Thursday 20th June we have our Solstice Walk and Supper. This year we will be joined by members of the Keighley Association of Engineers in a joint meeting. In addition to a Pie & Peas supper (booking required) there will be … Continue reading “Three More Events – Including a Summer Visit !”