2010 Summer Solstice Walk
This year’s mid-summer walk was held at Temple Newsam followed by a visit to The Devon public house. These are some pictures from the walk.
Obituary : Dennis Whitfield
Dennis Whitfield Died 8th June 2010 Member of the Leeds Association of Engineers since 30th October 1980 Dennis was born and raised in Baildon and lived in the same house for most of his life. He passed his eleven plus examination and went to Saltaire Grammar School following which he enrolled to study for a degree but for unknown reasons … Continue reading “Obituary : Dennis Whitfield”
2010 Canal Trip
In the evening of 27th May 2010 a narrowboat trip on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal was organised which also included a visit to Granary Wharfe. Partners were also invited on this trip which included a basket supper being served on the narrowboat. The trip started at Leeds Hire Cruisers Ltd, Neville Street, Granary Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4BR. Mr. Frank Smith of Liverpool … Continue reading “2010 Canal Trip”
2010 President's Report : John McClarty
As I write this report at the beginning of the decade I am also conscious that I have only been in office for a matter of months. When looking at the history of the Engineering Association it makes you aware of the past and I feel both humbled and honoured to follow in the footsteps of past presidents. It has … Continue reading “2010 President's Report : John McClarty”
2010 144th Annual Dinner
On Friday 26th February 2010, the 144th Leeds Association of Engineers Annual Dinner was held at the ‘Leeds Seventeen’ restaurant. The principle guests this year included Clr. Judith Mary Elliot (The Lord Mayor of Leeds), Rev. Canon Tony Bundock (Rector of Leeds), a number of representatives from Local Engineering Societies and Mr. Tony Barton (guest speaker). Here are some pictures … Continue reading “2010 144th Annual Dinner”
Model trains in the garden…..
Association member John Pease and his model trains…. “These are 5 inch gauge battery powered locomotives in a local garden.” “My current project is a vertical boilered steam locomotive based on engines produced by De Winton in Caernarfon.”
Cloud computing, is it the new kid on the block?
Cloud computing is the new kid on the block. In simple terms, lots of servers are linked together on the World Wide Web to provide clients (you) with data storage, and software (or APPs as they are now becoming known). This array of servers is the CLOUD. Google have jumped the gun with Cloud, and if you sign up for … Continue reading “Cloud computing, is it the new kid on the block?”
2009 Golf Day
Here some pictures from the 2009 Golf Day. Mr President preaches to a captive audience. Presenting the Morning winners, Gary Payne; Steve Stacey* & Martyn Garner John Bennett with the Europa Tool Co. Ltd. Nearest the pin Prize.