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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 .
2023 Annual General Meeting & Lecture The Leeds Association of Engineers will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27th April 2023 at Central Methodist Church Hall, Wesley Street, Morley LS27 9SL. The meeting will be followed by a lecture by LAE member Mark Whitehead on Secondary Metallurgy in Steelmaking. Full details can be viewed on the Event page by … Continue reading “Notice of the AGM and Lecture 27th April 2023…..”
LAE member Neil Cobbold has kindly arranged a visit to Sherburn Airfield. Places are limited so please make your booking soon. Click this post or see the event page for more details and how to book…. Weekend Visit – Sherburn Airfield
LAE vice president John Aldersley came across a short publication about Bradford College that he thought would be of interest to members. Here are PDF files John supplied. The first two are the title and author pages but the main story is to be found using the last two files….. Start reading with ‘Page 1’ and continue with ‘Page 2 … Continue reading “Bradford College 1878 to 1978 – A short story…..”
