Membership is open to engineers of all disciplines
At the 2022 Anniversary Dinner we were joined by George Scholes, grandson of Council Member Ian Scholes. The following year in 2023 George was to join a Scout trip to a Jamboree in Seoul in South Korea. A collection at the dinner was taken and donated to George who was busily gathering sponsorship for this exciting trip. … Continue reading “A Message from Scout George Scholes…..”
One of the association’s aims has always been to help those people in need of assistance, mainly its members, but also to offer help to our fellow engineers, wherever they may reside. Council Member and Trustee Ian Blakeley has an acquaintance whose son is an engineering graduate and is actively searching for a position. The graduate’s name is Jonathan … Continue reading “Can you help a young engineer with his career search ?”
This year the event was held at Garforth G C. The golf course was very good, but with gusty winds to make it difficult. The service from the Golf Pro-shop, Office, Bar and Caterers was excellent throughout the day. It was the 83rd Braime Trophy event and it was won by Dan Brown, who is an employee of M A … Continue reading “2023 Golf Tournament Report and Photographs…..”
Can you help an enthusiastic restorer ? I was contacted recently by a gentleman in Northern Ireland attempting to restore a Thomas Green motor mower. Nicholas Rogers had requested contact details for LAE member John Pease, who had written a book about Thomas Green of Leeds. I put him in touch with John… Mr. Rogers advised that he needs to … Continue reading “Thomas Green Motor Mower Parts…..”
On the 15th April 2023 we held the 158th Anniversary Dinner at Headingley Golf Club. Below you will find some photographic memories of the 2023 dinner, courtesy of our regular photographer council member Ian Scholes…. Dinner Secretary Andrew presided and introduced our president Ross Town who delivered a short speech welcoming the members and guests and thanking them for their … Continue reading “Photos from the 158th Anniversary Dinner…..”
As reported recently association member Ken Norris sadly passed away. Several members attended his funeral, including Andrew Kibler who kindly provided some details of the Memorial Booklet from the service. Ken will be greatly missed, having been a regular attendee at our lectures and visits. Below are some pages from the Memorial Booklet, including a touching poem by Anthony Dawson. … Continue reading “Funeral of Ken Norris…..”
Barrie Yates has received a message and asked for it to be relayed to members….. ********************************* Greetings people, I have some sad news to impart to you. Our friend and member Ken Norris has sadly died after a short illness . We shall miss his stories and great experiences of a very long and varied career as an engineer. I … Continue reading “Ken Norris – LAE Member…. R.I.P.”
Hon. Golf Secretary Steve Stacey has compiled details of the 4th July Tournament in a Golf Notice which has now been added to the event page. Book early to secure your places on the day. Steve is waiting to hear from you…. Golf Tournament Event .
