Unleash the Bloodhound: Rocket that could propel a British car to 1,000mph to be ignited for first time……. The pencil-shaped car is 12ft long and weighs 992lb It is expected to generate the combined output of 95 Formula 1 cars The rocket that could help a British team smash the world land speed record is set to be ignited for the … Continue reading “Bloodhound: The British Built Supersonic Car”
You will notice that the website has taken on a new look. The previous publishing system was becoming expensive and difficult to maintain and so it was decided to transfer to this new system. It is called ‘WordPress’ and the building of the new website and transfer of data was effected by Kally Shergill, brother of your President, Jaswinder Shergill. … Continue reading “Our New Online Look”
September 2011 As I start of my term as president of the association, I would take this opportunity to thank the past president and council members for their work over the previous year. I am sure that I will have their continued support. Looking back over the year, the membership level has remained fairly stable and the annual dinner was … Continue reading “President’s Letter 2011”
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 … Continue reading “President’s Letter 2013”
President of the Leeds Association of Engineers, Jaswinder S. Shergill J.P. presents the Braime Trophy to this years’ winner, member Steve Stacey who won with 35 points. Also in the picture is Hon. Golf Secretary, Kevin Hegarty, who has organised this popular event for many years. This year Kevin won the Charles Brass Trophy. Well done to all winners ! Below are … Continue reading “2012 Golf Tournament Pictures”
The association was formed in 1865 and in 1925 a Diamond Jubilee Dinner was held. In the papers of the late Bill Shelton we discovered a photograph, believed to be an extract from a journal of that time, showing members and guests from kindred associations. A hand written note in the border informs us that there were two surviving members … Continue reading “Diamond Jubilee Dinner 1925”
GOLF 2012 Captain – Jaswinder S. Shergill J.P. Hon. Secretary – Kevin J. Hegarty This year’s event was held at Garforth Golf Club on Friday 29th June 2012. The weather, after a downpour in the morning, was very good. The golf course was in excellent condition and everyone enjoyed a good day of golf. Photographs of the day…. Golf Photos 2012 … Continue reading “2012 Golf Tournament Report”
The walk was at Roundhay Park in Leeds. The evening turned out fine and sunny although the ground was still very wet after several days of rain. We held a boomerang competition which was won by Barrie Yates. Following the fascinating lecture at the start of the session members had been challenged to make and fly their own boomerangs. As usual … Continue reading “2012 Summer Solstice Walk”
The President and Council are sad to report that on Thursday 9th February 2012 William ‘Bill’ Shelton passed away suddenly at his home in Bailiff Bridge. Bill had served the association for many years as our Honorary Secretary, as President for two years and as a very hard working member of the Council. His dry wit and extensive knowledge of … Continue reading “Obituary : William ‘Bill’ Shelton”
