New LAE Recruitment Poster….

Your President has produced a poster in A3 ‘Word’ format. If any members could print and display the poster in a prominent position that would be seen by potential members it would be much appreciated. The traditional engineering industry has diminished over the last few decades and the huge plants have all but disappeared.  However, there are still engineers out … Continue reading “New LAE Recruitment Poster….”

Events in the 2014-2015 Session….

Read about the events lined up for the current session by pulling down the ‘Events’ menu above (for a complete list) or clicking each one in ‘Forthcoming Events’ in the section at the right hand side.  There are still some events in 2015 to finalise, such as the Church Service, the Annual Dinner and the Golf Tournament. These will be … Continue reading “Events in the 2014-2015 Session….”

‘Quicksilver’ Corporate Club Events….

The President has had correspondence from Nigel MacKnight of the ‘Quicksilver’ Project………….  Greetings LAE Members,  Please could you inform your fellow Leeds Association of Engineers members that we have three Corporate Club events coming up – any of which they are very welcome to attend and they can invite their own guests as well !  The dates set are 6th … Continue reading “‘Quicksilver’ Corporate Club Events….”

Report on the Summer Solstice Walk….

The 2014 Summer Solstice Walk was held on 19th June and took the form of a gentle stroll around Pugney’s Country Park. This was followed by supper. Seventeen people would rather walk around Pugney’s on our Annual Walk than watch England’s football team play Uruguay in Brazil on the television ! (Well done you outdoor types ! ) Was it … Continue reading “Report on the Summer Solstice Walk….”

Report on the 2014 Anniversary Dinner – with Photos !

The 148th LAE Anniversary Dinner was held on Friday 9th May 2014.   (Photos at the end of the report) This year the dinner was moved to the month of May to avoid the chilly wet weather of February. As before the venue was ‘Leeds Seventeen’. Special guests were the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leeds, Councillor Tom Murray … Continue reading “Report on the 2014 Anniversary Dinner – with Photos !”

Special Visit to Sheffield Forgemasters……

At short notice your vice-president, Barrie Yates, has been able to arrange a special visit to Sheffield Forgemasters… www.sheffieldforgemasters.com The visit is to be on Friday 16th May at 2.30 pm. (prompt) A ‘PDF’ map of the location is available showing the meeting point at Gate No. 2   Map Announced recently at the last meeting there is a visit to … Continue reading “Special Visit to Sheffield Forgemasters……”