** Negative Lateral Flow Test Result as a Condition of Attending the Meeting ** We have been requested by our meeting host on Thursday, Stephen Wright of Thorite, to ask that those attending the meeting take a Lateral Flow Test within 24 hours of coming to the venue. The test of course must have a Negative Result for you to … Continue reading “Steam Rocket Bike Talk – Lateral Flow Test Required for Attendance !”
. Extra Visit – to Ellenroad Mill, Rochdale…. Council Member Barrie Yates suggested a weekend visit to see the world’s largest steam mill engines operating… Here is his comment…. “As I said at the last council meeting I am going to see the World’s Largest working steam engines at Ellenroad, Rochdale. ELLENROAD ENGINE HOUSE Elizabeth Way, Newhey, Rochdale OL16 4LE … Continue reading “Visit to Ellenroad – World’s Largest Steam Mill Engine…..”
Members please note that we are holding the February lecture meeting at a special venue in Bradford so as to be able to accommodate the Steam Powered Rocket Motor Cycle…. The meeting is on Thursday 24th February 2022 and the venue for this one-off event is to be:- ‘Thorite’ Thorite House Hillam Road (off Canal Road) Bradford BD2 1QN . … Continue reading “February Lecture Meeting – Different Venue for this Event !”
After missing our annual bash for the last couple of years The Leeds Association of Engineers 157th Anniversary Dinner is fast approaching and full details including the Menu and an Application Form are now on the website. See in the Events section or click here for full details…. Anniversary Dinner Your Dinner Secretary, Andrew Kibler, awaits your applications…. Book now … Continue reading “The 157th Anniversary Dinner….. Coming Soon !”
On Saturday 16th October 2021 we visited ‘Whistlestop Valley Railway’ The event was originally proposed by Andrew Kibler and arranged by his friend Neil Cobbold who is a volunteer at the railway. The weather was kind and so the members and their guests enjoyed the afternoon on this well organised event. Our visit comprised two rides on the 15″ narrow … Continue reading “Report on the ‘Whistlestop Valley Railway’ visit…..”
. A quick reminder to members that tomorrow, Monday 11th October, is the last day to book your places on the Whistlestop Valley Railway trip next Saturday…. Full details are to be found here: Whistlestop Valley Railway Trip where you will find the contact details. The weather forecast is for a dry day so do join us by contacting Andrew … Continue reading “Reminder ! Book the Whistlestop Valley Visit….”
The President and Council warmly welcome members to join us for the forthcoming session of events. It has been a difficult few months for us all and we have endeavoured to keep up interest with a couple of excellent online lectures from Frank Smith and Barrie Yates. The online ‘Zoom‘ meetings got off to a slightly wobbly start (!) as … Continue reading “Welcome to the 2021/2022 Session of Events…..”
Attention All Members ! New Meeting Venue… The lecture room in Cleckheaton is no longer available for our meetings due to redevelopment of the area and so council have selected a new venue in Morley for forthcoming meetings. The new venue has ample parking and similar facilities to our previous meeting room. Details are as follows:- Central Methodist Church Hall … Continue reading “New Lecture Meeting Venue…..”
. Greetings all…. I went onto the ‘Quicksilver’ website to see if they are still making any progress. The answer is yes, but slowly. Here is a graphic of what the finished craft will look like, along with some further information. Click the link….. Kind regards to all, Barrie Yates http://www.quicksilver-wsr.com/the-craft/ Meanwhile, the son of the current World Record Holder … Continue reading “World Water Speed Record…. An Update….”
