Although the night was pretty dismal with heavy rain, the iMax cinema proved once again to be a winner. The thought of sitting down to a 2 hr 45 min film was not everyone’s cup of tea, including mine but the time just seemed to vanish, mainly due to the spectacular 3D effects and stunning sound quality. Indeed there were … Continue reading “Report on the visit to see ‘The Hobbit’ by Andrew Kibler”
The Anzahaite Long-Span Suspension Bridge in Jishou, Hunan Province, China, officially opened to traffic on 3rd April 2012. It is the world’s longest and highest suspension bridge, measuring 1176 metres long and 336 metres above the valley floor (or 1102ft up and long). Construction has taken nearly five years, with most of the work finished by the end of 2011. It … Continue reading “The World’s Highest Suspension Bridge”
We were invited to visit the factory of ‘Boxford’ in Elland. Our host, Paul Barraclough who is Managing Director, welcomed the group and we were given a short presentation and video history of the company. From somewhat less than ideal conditions in a former mill that dated back to the mid-nineteenth century the company had moved to a brand new … Continue reading “Report on the ‘Boxford’ Visit – 1st November 2012”
The Leeds Association of Engineers has links with other institutions and societies in the area and we are invited to attend certain lectures as their guests. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Automobile Yorkshire Section invited members of the Leeds Association of Engineers to an evening lecture entitled:- ‘The History of Bugatti Cars’ held on Tuesday 6th November 2012 at the … Continue reading “The History of Bugatti Cars… (IMechE Lecture)”
In the past the Leeds Association of Engineers has sponsored the University of Leeds Formula Student Race Team . Our programme secretary, Barrie Yates, has forwarded an update looking towards the competition in the Summer of 2013. University of Leeds – Pit Pass
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 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”
