Once again we offer our sincere apologies for the fact that this report and journal is overdue, and covers some four years. There are some changes to the Report and Journal from previous issues. The most obvious to be noted will be binding and the lack of advertising that has financed previous issues. There are a reduced number of engineering companies in the area who are willing to contribute to advertising in a journal where circulation and “pay back” is very low. It is much appreciated that there are companies still able and willing to support the Association through attending the annual Dinner, and sponsoring the Golf day. It is however the same small group who regularly contribute, and the Council felt we should step back as far as the journal is concerned, and that the Association fully finance this issue.

The whole is now computerised so that reproduction in future will be much easier and additions will not need the previous type setting and use of a skilled printer to produce a booklet. We discussed the format we should offer, including omitting the long lists of Presidents, Chairmen and Speakers at the annual Dinner, and the list of Members and Officers. This would have reduced the number of pages by over half. We felt that these lists are an important part of this publication, and they have been retained. We also discussed the size of the print and booklet size, and decided that we should avoid very small print of previous years and A5 should remain the size of page. We have also discussed the use of colour in the few photographs we have reproduced. All the “new” information can be found in the front part of this issue and the long lists of “history” in the back part. We hope you will enjoy reading this edition.

Continuing with the subject of information, the Association has this year created a web site, controlled by Steve Hall. Steve has spent many hours setting up and producing the site and has reported a number of “hits”. The information contained in the site is gradually increasing, and hopefully will publicise the Association to a wider and younger audience. The best result would be an increase in membership. If you can, take a look at the site on www.leeds-engineers.org.uk , your comments would be appreciated.

We have had many changes within the Association during the past few years.

Brian Clarkson resigned from his posts as Treasurer and Trustee at the end of the 2001 session. He had been Treasurer for some 21 years and retains his Membership. The Council expressed regret at his decision, his work for the Association is much appreciated. Michael Armstrong took on the role of treasurer and John Bentley was elected as Trustee in Brian’s place.

Bill Shelton had been asking to retire from his duties as Honorary Secretary for some time. Eventually at the end of the 2001 session he insisted on retiring, and the Council regrettably accepted his resignation. Bill had been Honorary Secretary for 21 years. Not surprisingly we had difficulty in finding someone willing to take on the job that Bill had done so well for so long.

Eventually after much debate and twisting of arms the appointment was broken down as follows.

Current Account for day to day running of the Association was transferred to the Treasurer’s duties.

Membership Secretary, Malcolm Murray, is now responsible for collecting subscriptions, and maintaining the members list. This continues in addition to being President 2003/5.

Minutes of normal visits and meetings would not be formally taken. (We had reduced this task some time ago from a detailed account to brief notes.) Council and AGM. minutes were to be maintained by Ian Blakeley, with title of Minute Secretary.

The bi-monthly Circular was to be produced by Steve Bell. Steve has since had to resign owing to a change of his employment. Mike Bate and Thorite Ltd. had been printing and posting the Circular and keeping the Membership list for some time and had found it increasingly difficult to devote sufficient time to continue. Malcolm Murray took on the writing, printing and postage of the circular. Many thanks To Mike and his team at Thorite for their work.

Gordon Toulson suggested that all Correspondence should go to one address, and be distributed to the relevant person from there. Please address all correspondence to Gordon, who is also acting as Recruitment Secretary.

The above is basically a breakdown of the tasks that Bill as Honorary Secretary had performed over the years. In recognition of his long service and to show the gratitude of the Association, Bill was presented with a cut glass inscribed bowl at the first Council meeting of session 2001/2. Council has also made Bill a Life Honorary Member.

Barrie Yates took over the role of Programme Secretary from Roger Letch. Both of these Gentlemen did this during their time as President.

Bill Shelton has continued as Dinner Secretary, following on from Steve Hazeldine. Steve had been Dinner Secretary for a considerable time Many thanks to Steve for organising so many successful Dinners.

John Bentley took on the task of Journal Editor.

Council Membership has also changed. Colin Whitley, Tony Mathers, Andrew Czencusz and John Mulligan have all retired from Council. Colin had been a council member for over 20 years and had been Vice President and President of the Association. John Mulligan had also been Vice President and President of the Association.

Roger Letch completed his term as President, followed by Barrie Yates, and Malcolm Murray. Bill Shelton was elected Vice President 2003/5.

Despite all the changes, the Association, apart from a lack of new younger members, remains strong. Numbers of members and guests attending meetings and visits are higher than for some time, which reflects well the effort of producing a varied and interesting programme. The two prestige events of the calendar, Golf and Dinner remain popular, although we would welcome a larger attendance at the Dinner.

President’s Reports

As a mere Southerner, I was both surprised and delighted to be asked to become the President of this Association. I am aware of the longevity and historical background, as Leeds is one of the oldest Engineering Associations in the country.

Having served on the Council, and assisted in the organising of some of the events, I looked forward to trying to “serve my time” as President in the best possible way.

My aim has been to move the “ethos” of the society forward into the twenty first century, without compromising the great traditions. In this respect, with responsibility for organising the programmes, I tried to present the events in a more light hearted way, as a means of grabbing peoples attention. This has seemed to work, as we always have a good number turning up.

Although we are a men’s group we have tried to make the Ladies evenings pleasant social events, and the idea of sharing a meal has been welcomed by most of you. It is intended to have more social events in future.

I really enjoyed representing you all at the many formal events run by our brother organisations, and last year I renewed our association with the York Association, and so our network of like minded friends grows.

Recently we have seen the growth of Leeds as a commercial centre, but at the same time we have seen the demise of the engineering and to some extent the manufacturing sector. This means inevitably that we have less possible firms to visit, and less chance of involving young engineers in our society.

Therefore as a parting thought, I ask you all to try to recruit new members to keep alive the association, and to put forward your thoughts and ideas to the Council, so that we can ensure continued success.

May I take this opportunity to thank all of you who supported me during my presidency.

Barrie J. Yates.

Officers of the Leeds Association of Engineers.

2000/2001

President - R. P. Letch, Esq.

Immediate Past President - J. S. Mulligan, Esq.

Vice President - B. J. Yates, Esq.

Members of Council :-J. Bentley Esq., S.H. Bell, Esq., I. D. Crowe, Esq.,

B. Kelly, Esq., C. H. Mathers, Esq.

M. S. Murray, Esq. A. Rogers, Esq., C. Whitley, Esq.

2001/2002

President - B. J. Yates, Esq.

Immediate Past President - R. P. Letch, Esq.

Vice President - M. S. Murray, Esq.

Members of Council :- I. Blakeley Esq., S.H. Bell, Esq., I. D. Crowe, Esq.,

B. Kelly, Esq., C. H. Mathers, Esq., M. S. Murray, Esq.,

J. S. Mulligan, Esq., A. Rogers, Esq., C. Whitley, Esq.

2002/2003

President- B. J. Yates, Esq.

Immediate Past President- R. P. Letch, Esq.

Vice President - M. S. Murray, Esq.

Members of Council :- S.H. Bell, Esq., I. Blakeley, Esq., I. D. Crowe, Esq.,

B. Kelly, Esq., C. H. Mathers, Esq., J. S. Mulligan, Esq.,

A. Rogers, Esq., W Shelton, Esq., G. Toulson, Esq.

2003/2004

President - M. S. Murray, Esq.

Immediate Past President - B. J. Yates, Esq.

Vice President - W. Shelton, Esq.

Members of Council :- S. H. Bell, Esq., I. Blakeley, Esq., I. D. Crowe, Esq.,

S. Hall, Esq., B. Kelly, Esq., A. Rogers, Esq.

R. Thompson, Esq., G. Toulson, Esq.

Also in office throughout the period 2000 to 2004

Honorary Chaplain :- Revd. Cannon Graham Smith.

Trustees :- M. Armstrong, Esq., J. B. Clarkson Esq.(to 2001),

J Bentley, Esq.(from 2001), K. J. Hegarty, Esq.

Treasurer :- J. B. Clarkson, Esq., (to 2001), M. Armstrong, Esq.

Honorary Secretary :- W. Shelton, Esq. (to 2001)

Minute Secretary :- I. A. Blakeley, Esq.

Circular Secretary :- S. H. Bell, Esq. (to 2004)

Membership Officer :- G. Toulson, Esq. (to 2001) M. S. Murray, Esq.

Recruitment Officer :- G. Toulson, Esq.

Dinner Secretary :- R. S. Hazeldine, Esq.(to 2002), W. Shelton, Esq.

Progamme Secretary :- R.P. Letch, Esq. (to 2001). B.J. Yates, Esq.

Golf Secretary :- K. J. Hegarty, Esq.

Web Master :- S. Hall, Esq. www.leeds-engineers.org.uk

Members will see from the listing above, that Bill Shelton relinquished the post of Secretary at the end of the 2001 session after 22 years and the post was reorganised to include Minute Secretary and Circular Secretary. The Membership Officer took over the receipt of Subscriptions and the post of Recruitment Officer was created. In addition it was agreed that the relatively small amount of mail into the Association should be directed to one address, from where it will be suitably directed.

Unless requested otherwise please address all mail to:-

Leeds Association of Engineers,

G. Toulson, Esq., Recruitment Officer,

gordon.toulson@virgin.net

Subscription payments.

Subscriptions, for one year forward, become due for payment on 1^st November each year. Subscriptions due 1^st. Nov 2004, are £15.00

Members in arrears are reminded that their costs (for circulars, postage etc.) are being met by other Members, and “chasing” overdue subscriptions costs time and money. Prompt payment is appreciated, by one of the following methods.

1. By post to the Membership Secretary, enclosing the remittance form from the circular with your cheque.

2. Direct to the Membership Secretary at a Meeting or Visit.

Syllabi

Except where stated all meetings were held at the University of Leeds.

2000/2001 Session.

28^th Sep Ladies Evening at the Mansion Hotel. ”A Fragrant New World – How Bioscience is Creating the Products of the Future.”

Dr. Jonathan Betts, managing Director of Precision Proteins.

5^th Oct Visit to Royal Mail Automated Processing Centre at Stourton, Leeds.

26^th Oct Visit to John Blackburn Ltd., Printers.

30^th Nov Recycling Used Tyres by Pyrolysis. Lecture by Dr. Paul T. Williams, Leeds University, Department. of Fuel and Energy.

14^th Dec Visit to Holt Brothers (Halifax) Ltd., Heat Treatment Specialists.

25^th Jan “The Ups and Downs of Light Aircraft” a talk by Mr. M. Rockliff.

8^th Feb Visit to Nestle UK Ltd.,- Nestle Rountree Division, (formerly Rountree Mackintosh) Albion Mills, Halifax.

16^th Feb Annual Dinner at the Mansion Hotel, Roundhay Park, Leeds.

8^th Mar Lecture/technical forum.

12^th Apr AGM. and Presidential Address. Machinery Directive

9^th May Visit to “St. Aidans Remainder” Opencast Mining Site Swillington.

10^th May “A Welding Engineer’s Responsibility for Safety” Lecture by Professor Emeritus Sir Bernard Crossland, the Queen’s University Belfast. With the Leeds Branch Welding & Joining Society.

13^th May The Annual Church Service at the Parish Church of St. Peter at Leeds.

2001/2002 Session.

27^th Sep Ladies Evening at Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, Leeds.

11^th Oct Visit to S. lyles, Sons & Co., Earlsheaton, Dewsbury. Tour of Carding Mill for production of carpet yarns.

25^th Oct Lecture by Mr. Barry Hayes of Vantico. “Examples of modern adhesive application in Industry.

29^th Nov Visit to Borg-Warner Automotive, Euroway Estate, Bradford.

13^th Dec Visit to Coca Cola Enterprises Ltd. at Wakefield 41 Industrial Park.

31^st Jan Visit to Cooper Lighting and Security Ltd., Guiseley, Leeds. High volume manufacture of lamps.

15^th Feb Annual Dinner at the Mansion Hotel, Roundhay Park, Leeds.

28^th Feb Visit to Yorkshire Newspapers Ltd., Wellington Street, Leeds.

28^th Mar Visit to Filtronic PLC., Saltaire, Bradford.

21^st Apr The Annual Church Service at the Parish Church of St. Peter at Leeds.

23^rd Apr AGM and visit to Carlsberg-Tetley Brewing Ltd. at Leeds.

(Cont)

2002/2003 Session.

26^th Sept. Building and flying your own aeroplane.

24^th Oct. Visit to Pittards’ Tannery, Leeds.

21^st Nov. The Falkirk Wheel. Lecture by C. Castledine,

Director Butterly Engineering

12^th Dec. Visit to CIBA Speciality Chemicals, Low Moor, Bradford.

30^th Jan. Visit to IMAX Cinema, Bradford. Our Ladies Evening.

21^st Feb. 137^th Annual Dinner at the Mansion Hotel, Roundhay Park.

27^th Feb. Visit to the Nation Coal Mining Museum, Overton, Wakefield.

27^th Mar. Lecture by Prof. M. D. Crom, School of Earth Sciences, Leeds. Generic Farming of fish

24^th April AGM, & the Presidential Address, Value Engineering, B.J.Yates.

4^th May The Annual Church Service at the Parish Church of St. Peter

at Leeds.

15^th May Visit to the West Yorkshire Police Helicopter facility, Wakefield.

4^th July Golf Tournament,

2003/2004 Session

25^th Sept. Lecture by Robert Gray, MD of Sinclair Harding,

Bespoke clock making.

30^th Oct. Visit to Clinton Cards,

27^th Nov. Lecture by Professor Bob Cochrane, Leeds University

Welding technology.

11^th Dec. Visit to Carnauld Metal Box, Shipley.

19^th Jan. Lecture at Minster Jaguar, Sheepscar, Leeds. “Formula One, Sport or Engineering,” by Steve Nevey Engineering and Technical Business Manager , Jaguar Cars. Joint meeting with IEE. and I.Mech.E.

29^th Jan. Visit to Oakwell Hall, Birstall. Ladies Evening.

13^th Feb. 138^th Annual Dinner. Mansion Hotel, Roundhay Park.

27^th Feb. Lecture by Mr. John Bennett, experiences of track and rally events

from Formula Ford to the RAC rally.

25^th Mar. Visit to Bombardier, Wakefield, (Postponed until a later date).

Manufacturers of Railway rolling stock.

29^th April. AGM & Lecture by Piers Calvert on restoration of rare

Agricultural Machines.

9^th May. The Annual Church Service at the Parish Church of St. Peter

at Leeds.

27^th May Visit to Emley Moor transmission mast.

18^th June Golf Tournament, York Golf Club, Strensall, York.

Obituaries

The Council is saddened by the loss of Members and together with fellow members extends deepest sympathy to their families and friends.

When the death or a Member occurs, we ask that fellow Members acquainted with the deceased inform the President, Secretary or any Council Member as early as possible. The content of the Obituary Notice is usually obtained in this way. If we are not informed, our circulars etc. continue to be sent. This can cause unnecessary grief which we would wish to avoid. Furthermore, if no additional information is forthcoming, we are obliged to confine the content to the records of membership on our file.

W D. Ockendon.

Bill joined the Association in 1951 and was a regular attendee of meetings and the annual dinner. Bill could be relied upon to join in with questions and comments about most subjects. Some years ago he volunteered to lecture to us about his life in engineering. He had so much to say that the meeting extended well past the normal time, and he suggested that we continue at some future date. Regrettably he ran out of time again, so we shall not hear the rest of the interesting tale. Bill was an active member of other organisations in addition to ours and is sadly missed.

Cyril Johnson,

Joined in 16 December 1948 as a Full Member.

Mr W. A. B. Brown,

Joined 29 March 1956. as a Full Member.

Mr E. W. Ratcliffe

Honorary Member since 30 March 1967.

Anniversary Dinners 2000 to 2004.

The Annual Anniversary Dinner continued to be held at the Mansion Hotel, Roundhay Park, Leeds. The 2004 Dinner will be the last to be held at the Mansion as it will be converted for other use. In-spite of rising costs we have been able to offer a value for money evening at a reasonable price. Although numbers attending the Dinner have been lower than we would perhaps wish, we have been able to continue with the Dinner, and intend to do so in future. The Allerton, Nursery Lane, Alwoodley, has been booked for the 2005 Dinner.

The choice of Menu selectable at the table continued to prove popular. Despite rising costs, the ticket price has been maintained at a level to encourage attendance. The 2003 entertainment included a small group to provide background music prior to the Dinner and during intervals. The Adrian Ingram Trio played without spoiling conversations, and were appreciated by many guests. We therefore engaged them again for 2004.

Many thanks to Stephen Hazeldine for the organisation of the Dinners from 1994 to 2001, and to John Mulligan and Bill Shelton for 2002, and Bill alone for 2003 and 2004.

Michael Armstrong retired from his long role as Toast Master after the 2002 Dinner. Mike has carried out the duties of Toast Master since 1984 in a very able and professional manner, his contribution to the organisation and smooth running of the Dinner has been of great value to the Association. He has however not retired into an inactive role, as he is our Treasurer and continues to be a Trustee of the Association. John Bentley has taken on the role of Toastmaster.

We have continued to extend a warm welcome to representatives of kindred organisations – Hull, York and Keighley Associations, the Welding Institute and the IEE. Our President has represented our Association at their functions.

The Toast to “The Bishops, Clergy and Ministers of All Denominations” was proposed by:-

In 2000 Eur.Ing. Brian Firth, C.Eng., F.I.E.E., M.I.Mech.E. (IEE)

In 2001 Melvin Barker, Esq. (Keighley Assn.)

In 2002 Prof. R.C. Cockrane, (Leeds Welding & Joining Soc)

In 2003 M. Laycock, Esq., C. Eng., M.I.Mech.E. (Keighley Assn.)

In 2004 Tim Arundel, Esq., (Hull Association)

The response was by our Chaplain Rev. Canon Graham Smith.

The Braime trophy was formally presented by the President at the Dinner to:-

In 2000 J. S. Mulligan, Esq. In 2001 R. Johnson, Esq.

In 2002 K. Gibson, Esq. In 2003 D. McNalus, Esq.

In 2004 C.H. Mathers, Esq.

The Toast to “Our Guests” was proposed by the President, and the response was by the Lord Mayor of Leeds except for 2003 when Eur.Ing. Brian Firth responded.

“Prosperity to the Association” was proposed by the Principal Speaker of the evening, with a short response by the President, prior to closing the Dinners.

Honorary Chaplain

It has been announced in March 2004, that our Honorary Chaplain, The Rev. Canon Graham Smith, has by Royal Assent been appointed to be Dean of Norwich Cathedral.

Graham has been Rector of Leeds and our Chaplain since 1996. He has been a welcome Guest and Speaker at our Annual Dinner each year, and in turn has warmly welcomed us to, and conducted the Church service each April. We shall be presenting Graham with a small token of our appreciation of his term as Chaplain. The Association has had the services of a Chaplain since formation in 1865, and as far as we are aware is unique in this appointment.

We congratulate Graham on his new appointment, and wish him and his family well for the future.

Meeting Sponsorship

We have held lectures at the University for the sessions covered in this Journal. Consequently costs of room hire are low when compared to that charged by Hotels and other meeting places, and we have not considered that the meetings required Sponsorship. Our Programme Secretary arranges suitable recompense to Security staff for their extra time keeping the door open.

Council Meetings are held at The Corner House Club, Leeds, on the first Thursday of each month during session time. A small annual charge is made for the use of a Committee Room.

Young Engineer Award or Project Scheme.

As reported in our last Journal, the award scheme for young engineers in its earlier form has been discontinued.

We have explored various schemes to encourage the development of young engineers and decided that we should support projects run for young engineers. Barrie Yates reported on the Formula Student Racing Car Project and the car run by Leeds University. We supported this project in 2000 and 2001 through a small financial gift. The Association did not receive any new members from this sponsorship. Barrie Yates keeps in regular contact with the University on a personal basis on this and other subjects.

During 2001 there was a scheme run for Schools titled “F1 Project in Schools” which was a nation wide project. Each School selected a team of pupils to design and run model cars within a specification for the competition. We were delighted to learn that the winner for 2001 was Kettlethorpe High School. We then presented a cheque to Mr I. Slater of the school at our 136^th Anniversary Dinner.

Since then we have not found, or been informed of, any suitable schemes for us to sponsor.

GOLF

Golf 2000

Captain – Roger P. Letch.

Hon. Secretary – Kevin J Hegarty.

This year’s event was held at Scarcroft Golf Club. The course, as always, was in excellent condition and the weather stayed fine.

39 gentlemen teed off in the morning, playing in three-man teams, with one to score on the first six holes, two to score on the second six and all three to score on the last six.

The winning team with a fine score of 81 Stableford points was:-

Steve Stacey

Adrian Graham

Gordon Stead

In the afternoon 42 players competed in an individual Stableford, the winners were:-

1^st . Robert Johnson 42 points.

2^nd. Andrew Killingbeck 41 points.

3^rd. David Chester 40 points.

The Trophies were won by:-

The Braime Trophy Robert Johnson

Member & Guest Andrew Killingbeck

Charles Brass Trophy Steve Stacey

Our President and other members joined us for a very enjoyable dinner in the evening.We were, once again indebted to our Sponsors whose generosity and support make this day so enjoyable.

SPONSORS.

Ashton Tools

Barkston Industrial Plastics Ltd.

Bell & Toulson (Northern) Ltd.

Burns Dakin Ltd.

B. & W. Engineering.

Chlorino (U.K.) Ltd.

Corus

Craftsman Tools Ltd.

H. Bell (Machine Tools) Ltd.

Longclose Ltd

LWD Ltd.

Mitchell Fox Ltd.

Nolan Stainless Ltd.

Robinson & Birdsell Ltd

Thorite Ltd.

GOLF 2001

Captain – Barrie J. Yates.

Hon. Secretary – Kevin J Hegarty.

This year’s event was held at Wetherby Golf Club. The course, as always was in excellent condition and for the weather we had the best day of the summer.

27 gentlemen teed off in the morning, in four-man teams, with two to score on each hole

The winning team with an excellent score of 87 Stableford points was:-

Steve Stacey

Rod Collins

Darren Shelley

Simon Gratton

In the afternoon 38 players went out in an individual Stableford, the winners were:-

1^st . Eddie Haley 42 points.

2^nd. Richard Todd 40 points.

3^rd. Adrian Graham 38 points.

The Trophies were won by:-

The Braime Trophy Kevin Gibson.

Member & Guest Brian Kelly

Charles Brass Trophy Robert Johnson

Our President and other members joined us for a very enjoyable dinner in the evening.

We were, once again indebted to our Sponsors whose generosity and support make this day so enjoyable.

SPONSORS.

Ashton Tools

Barkston Industrial Plastics Ltd.

Bell & Toulson (Northern) Ltd.

B. & W. Engineering.

Chlorino (U.K.) Ltd.

Corus

Craftsman Tools Ltd.

H. Bell (Machine Tools) Ltd.

LWD Ltd.

Mitchell Fox Ltd.

Nolan Stainless Ltd.

Thorite Ltd.

GOLF 2002

Captain – Barrie J. Yates.

Hon. Secretary – Kevin J Hegarty.

This year’s event was held at Leeds Golf Club. The course, as always, was in excellent condition and the weather was cool and breezy but excellent for golf.

35 teed off in the morning, playing in three-man teams.

The winning team with a score of 61 Stableford points was:-

Robert Johnson

Roy Cockshott

Kevin Gibson

In the afternoon 41 players competed in an individual Stableford, the winners were:-

1^st . Don Fairclough 44 points.

2^nd. Dave Sutton 41 points.

3^rd. Dave McNalus 38 points.

The Trophies were won by:-

The Braime Trophy Dave McNalus

Member & Guest Gareth Jones

Charles Brass Trophy Kevin Hegarty

Our President and other members joined us for a very enjoyable dinner in the evening.

We were, once again indebted to our Sponsors whose generosity and support make this day so enjoyable.

SPONSORS.

Ashton Tools

Barkston Industrial Plastics Ltd.

Bell & Toulson (Northern) Ltd.

B. & W. Engineering.

Chlorino (U.K.) Ltd.

Corus.

Craftsman Tools Ltd.

H. Bell (Machine Tools) Ltd.

Leeds Valve Co. Ltd.

LWD Ltd.

Mitchell Fox Ltd.

Nolan Stainless Ltd.

Richard Austin Alloys Ltd.

GOLF 2003

Captain – Malcolm S. Murray.

Hon. Secretary – Kevin J Hegarty.

This year’s event was held at Garforth Golf Club. The course was in excellent condition and the weather was lovely, following the wettest week on record.

30 teed off in the morning, playing in three-man teams, played 9 holes.

The winning team with a good score of 36 Stableford points was:-

Peter Lawes

Adrian Graham

Steve Stacey

In the afternoon 38 players competed in an individual Stableford, the winners were:-

1^st . Chris Duggan 37 points.

2^nd. Bill Coatsworth 32 points.

3^rd. Carl Johnson 34 points.

The Trophies were won by:-

The Braime Trophy Tony Mathers

Member & Guest Steve Bell

Charles Brass Trophy Roy Cockshott

Our President and other members joined us for a very enjoyable dinner in the evening.

We were, once again indebted to our Sponsors whose generosity and support make this day so enjoyable.

SPONSORS.

Ashton Tools

Barkston Industrial Plastics Ltd.

Bell & Toulson (Northern) Ltd.

B. & W. Engineering.

Chlorino (U.K.) Ltd.

Corus

Craftsman Tools Ltd.

H. Bell (Machine Tools) Ltd.

Leeds Valve Co. Ltd.

LWD Ltd.

Mitchell Fox Ltd.

Richard Austin Alloys Ltd.

GOLF 2004

Captain – Malcolm S. Murray.

Hon. Secretary – Kevin J Hegarty.

This year’s event was held at York Golf Club - Strensall. The course was in excellent condition and the weather was ‘rather damp around the edges’ after the best few days of the summer but, everyone enjoyed an excellent days golf.

32 teed off in the morning round of nine holes, playing in three-man teams,

The winning team with a good score of 34 Stableford points was:-

Tony Mathers

Roy Cockshott

Kevin Gibson

In the afternoon 32 players, again, competed in an individual Stableford.

The winners were:-

1^st . Glynn Swales 45 points.

2^nd. Bill Coatsworth 40 points.

3^rd. Steve Watson 37 points.

The Trophies were won by:-

The Braime Trophy Roy Cockshott

Member & Guest Gareth Jones

Charles Brass Trophy Brian Kelly

Our President joined us for a very enjoyable dinner in the evening.

We were, once again indebted to our Sponsors whose generosity and support make this day so enjoyable.

SPONSORS.

Ashton Tools

B. & W. Engineering.

Burgess & Co. Ltd.

Chlorino (U.K.) Ltd.

Corus

Craftsman Tools Ltd.

Leeds Valve Co. Ltd.

LWD Ltd.

Mitchell Fox Ltd.

Richard Austin Alloys Ltd.

Glossy or photo paper side 3

PHOTO 3

The Golf Tournament Prize Table prior to the dinner at Garforth Golf Club July 2003.

The Braime Trophy is filled with fresh roses for the presentation to the winner on the day.

(File Golf Tournament Prize Table July 2003.)

Glossy or photo paper side 4

PHOTO 4

Annual Dinner 2004. the last to be held at the Mansion Hotel Roundhay.

Tony Mathers is presented with the Braime Trophy from President Malcolm Murray as the Lord Mayor of Leeds Councillor Neil Taggart looks on.

The trophy with roses intact is presented at the Golf Dinner in Summer.

(File Tony Mathers winner 2003)

Photo 5

Presentation of cut glass vase to the Rev Graham Smith by President Malcolm Murray after the Church Service 9^th May 20004

EXTRACT FROM THE

“RULES OF THE LEEDS ASSOCIATION OF ENGINEERS”

1865

OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION

The association was formed for the purpose of bringing together those engaged in the direction and superintendence of the Engineering Industry, for mutual acquaintance and the exchange of opinions on interesting questions constantly arising from the progressive nature of the Engineering Industry; to arrange Lectures, Works Visits and Social Functions; and the circulation of information on technical and scientific subjects, or any question or knowledge which, from its novelty or usefulness, may be instructive or interesting to its Members

Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Association 1865 to 2005.

Year	President	Vice President
1867-68	Thomas Harrison, Esq.	Richard Oates, Esq.
1868-69	Thomas Harrison, Esq	James Meldrum, Esq.
1869-70	Thomas Harrison, Esq	Thomas Tyers, Esq.
1870-71	Thomas Harrison, Esq	Robert Thompson, Esq.
1871-72	Thomas Harrison, Esq.	Chas. Scriven, Esq. Junr.
1872-73	Chas. Scriven, Esq. Junr.	John Hall, Esq.
1873-75	William Strother, Esq.	John Hall, Esq.
1875-78	William Horsfall, Esq	R. H. Shaw, Esq.
1878-79	William Horsfall, Esq	Charles. Scriven, Esq.
1879-81	William Strother, Esq.	Charles. Scriven, Esq.
1881-82	Charles. Scriven, Esq	James C. Moorhouse, Esq.
1882-85	Charles. Scriven, Esq.	Jonas Yates, Esq.
1885-88	Jonas Yates, Esq.	Alfred Atkinson, Esq.
1888-90	James C. Moorhouse, Esq.	Thomson Craister, Esq.
1890-91	Alfred Atkinson, Esq	Thomson Craister, Esq.
1891-92	Thomson Craister, Esq.	Alfred Towler, Esq.
1892-93	Robert Lupton, Esq.	Alfred Towler, Esq
1893-94	Alfred Towler, Esq	Sam Thornton, Esq.
1894-96	Sam Thornton, Esq	James Bowers, Esq.
1896-97	James Bowers, Esq	William Sheldon, Esq
1897-99	William Sheldon, Esq	Joe A. Tempest, Esq
1899-1901	Joe A. Tempest, Esq	Geo. W. Blackburn, Esq
1901-03	Geo. W. Blackburn, Esq	Geo. R. Goldstack, Esq
1903-05	Geo. R. Goldstack, Esq	W. H. Drake, Esq
1905-07	W. H. Drake, Esq	Jas. Scriven, Esq
1907-09	Jas. Scriven, Esq	Jas. H. Kitson, Esq.
1909-11	Jas. H. Kitson, Esq.	Chas. Porter, Esq.
1911-13	Chas. Porter, Esq	Wm. Rainforth, Esq
1913-15	Wm. Rainforth, Esq	A. L. Rintoul, Esq
1915-17	A. L. Rintoul, Esq.	F. C. Bettison, Esq
1917-19	F. C. Bettison, Esq.	H. Atkinson, Esq
1919-21	H. Atkinson, Esq	S. Wilson, Esq
1921-23	G. Mann, Esq.	T. H. Goldsack, Esq.
1923-25	T. H. Goldsack, Esq.	Thos. Cooke, Esq.
1925-27	Thos. Cooke, Esq.	Wm. Kirby, Esq.
1927-29.	Wm. Kirby, Esq.	Capt.A. W. Hutley, Esq.
1929-31	Capt.A. W. Hutley, Esq.	J. Sanderson, Esq.
1931-33	J.H.Hill, Esq.	T. W. Rose, Esq.
1933-35	T. W. Rose, Esq	R. H. Timmis, Esq
1935-37	R. H. Timmis, Esq	G. F. Rose, Esq.
1939-41	G. F. Rose, Esq	F. S. Legg, Esq.
1941-43	F. S. Legg, Esq	John Horn, Esq.
1943-45	John Horn, Esq	C. L. Forbes, Esq. B.Sc
1945-48	C. L. Forbes, Esq. B.Sc	W. M. MacDonald, Esq
1948-50	F. B. Mills, Esq	W. Armstrong, Esq. M.B.E
1950-52	W. Armstrong, Esq. M.B.E	H. C. Newell, Esq
1952-54	H. C. Newell, Esq	Councillor Wm. Chambers
1954-56	Councillor Wm. Chambers	Mr. C. W. Mustill, Esq., M.B.E
1956-58	C. W. Mustill, Esq. M.B.E	G. A. Aldred, Esq.
1958-60	John Alcock, Esq	G. A. Aldred, Esq.
1960-62	G. A. Aldred, Esq	Charles H. Hattersley, Esq.
1962-64	Charles H. Hattersley, Esq.	R. D. Green, Esq.
1964-66	R. D. Green, Esq	F. Grindlay, Esq.
1966-68	F. Grindlay, Esq	C. Brass, Esq.
1968-70	C. Brass, Esq	L. Brook, Esq.
1970-72	L. Brook, Esq.	W. G. Ormrod, Esq
1972-74	W. G. Ormrod, Esq	K. G. Layshon, Esq.
1974-76	G. A. Cleary, Esq	J. B. Clarkson, Esq.
1976-78	J. B. Clarkson, Esq	A. S. Hazeldine, Esq.
1978-80	A. S. Hazeldine, Esq	E. H. Preston, Esq.
1980-82	E. H. Preston, Esq	K. J. Hegarty, Esq.
1982-84	K. J. Hegarty, Esq.	T. J. H. Pate, Esq
1984-86	T. J. H. Pate, Esq	P. Ward, Esq.
1986-88	P. Ward, Esq	C. Whitley, Esq
1988-89	C. Whitley, Esq	G. Toulson, Esq
1989-91	G. Toulson, Esq	J. Bentley, Esq
1991-93	J. Bentley, Esq	M. Bate, Esq. & D. Pennington, Esq.
1993-95	I. D. Crowe, Esq.	G. J. Fielding, Esq.
1995-97	G. J. Fielding, Esq	J. S. Mulligan, Esq
1997-99	J. S. Mulligan, Esq	R. P. Letch, Esq.
1999-2001	R. P. Letch, Esq.	B. J. Yates, Esq.
2001-03	B. J. Yates, Esq	M. S. Murray, Esq.
2003- 2005	M. S. Murray, Esq	W. Shelton, Esq
2005- 2007	W.Shelton, Esq	S.Hall, Esq
2007- 200*	S.Hall, Esq	J.McClarty, Esq

Treasurers of the Association

1865 to 1877 Wm. Storther, Esq.

1877 to 1889 Wm Cryer, Esq.

1889 to 1892 Robt Lupton, Esq.

1892 to 1896 Wm. Sheldon, Esq.

1896 to 1903 W. H. Drake, Esq.

1903 to 1907 Wm. Sheldon, Esq.

1907 to 1909 C. Porter, Esq.

1909 to 1915 Jas. Scriven, Esq.

1915 to 1923 Wm. Rainforth, Esq.

1923 to 1947 F. C. Bettison, Esq.

1947 to 1948 F. B. Mills, Esq.

1948 to 1953 F. S. Legg, Esq.

1953 to 1980 W. Armstrong, Esq.

1980 to 2002 J. B. Clarkson, Esq.

2002 to M. Armstrong, Esq.

Secretaries of the Association

1865 to 1867 C. J. Dawson, Esq.

1867 to 1876 B. Radcliff, Esq.

1876 to 1877 C. C. Braithwaite, Esq.

1877 to 1880 James Bowers, Esq.

1880 to 1885 Robt. Lupton, Esq.

1885 to 1888 James Bowers, Esq.

1888 to 1889 J. F. Elsworth, Esq.

1889 to 1892 Joe E. Tempest, Esq.

1892 to 1899 Geo. W. Blackburn, Esq.

1899 to 1902 W. J. Dickinson, Esq.

1902 to 1918 Robt. Lupton, Esq.

1918 to 1920 F. Senior Temple, Esq.

1920 to 1937 T. S. Fraser, Esq.

1937 to 1944 J. Sanderson, Esq.

1945 to 1953 Thos Cooke, Esq.

1953 to 1958 R. Turner, Esq.

1958 to 1966 Mrs. Winifred Hunt.

1966 to 1975 J. L. Townend, Esq.

1975 to 1978 K. L. Horn, Esq.

1978 to 1981 J. King, Esq.

1981 to 2002 W. Shelton, Esq.

2002 to G.Toulson, Esq. (Correspondence)

I. Blakeley, Esq. (Minutes)

Journal Editors of the Association

1923 to 1927 Thos, Cooke, Esq.

1927 to 1932 J. H. Hill, Esq.

1932 to 1945 Thos. Cooke, Esq.

!945 to 1946 F.C. Green, Esq.

1946 to 1958 A. W. R. Hutley, Esq.

!958 to 1959 R. D. Green, Esq.

1959 to 1966 Councillor Wm. Chambers.

!966 to 1976 A. W. R. Hutley, Esq.

1976 to 1977 C. Brass, Esq.

1977 to 1978 J. A. King, Esq.

1978 to 1982 T. J. H. Pate, Esq.

1982 to 1983 J. A. King, Esq.

1983 to 1989 L. Askey, Esq.

1989 to 1992 P. Ward, Esq.

1992 to 1998 G. Toulson, Esq.

1998 to 1999 C. Hudson, Esq.

1999 to 2002 W. Shelton, Esq.

2002 to J. Bentley, Esq.

Web Master

The Association is developing a Web Site to promote the Association to a wider area. The Site is regularly updated. It can be found at

www.leeds-engineers.org.uk

2003 S. Hall, Esq.

Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Annual Dinner 1866 to 2004

Year Chairman Vice-Chairman

1866 Thomas Harrison, Esq.

1867 William Naylor, Esq. Richard Oates, Esq.

1868 Jas. Kitson, Esq. Senr. William Nichols, Esq.

1869 John Manning, Esq. Rev. J. P. Ward. (Chaplain)

1870 William Nichols, Esq. Robert Thompson, Esq.

1872 E. J. Reed, Esq. Reginald Wigram, Esq.

1874 I. Lothian Bell, Esq.

1875 Robert Tenant, Esq. M.P.

1876 Benjamin Walker, Esq. William Horsfall, Esq.

1877 Reginal Wigram, Esq. J. H. Wickstead, Esq.

1878 James Kitson, Esq. Junr.

1879 Daniel Adamson, Esq. Thomas W. Embleton, Esq.

1880 Leonard Cooper, Esq. Arthur Greenwood, Esq.

1881 Samson Fox, Esq. A. Tannet-Walker, Esq.

1882 Arthur Greenwood, Esq. Thos Purvis Reay, Esq.

1883 James Campbell, Esq. F. W. Tannet-Walker, Esq.

1884 W. H. Bartholomew, Esq. Henry Woodall, Esq.

1885 J. Devonshire Ellis, Esq. F. J. Pollock, Esq.

1886 Hon. R. C. Parsons. Benjamin Holgate, Esq.

1887 Sir James Kitson, Bart. George Brayshaw, Esq.

1888 A. Tannet-Walker, Esq. A. H. Meysey-Thompson, Esq.

1889 Sir James Kitson, Bart. J. Lupton Shepherd, Esq.

1890 Arthur T. Lawson, Esq. J. Percy Sykes, Esq.

1891 A. Tannet-Walker, Esq. Albert E .Kitson, Esq.

1892 E Windsor Richards, Esq. W, Penrose Green, Esq.

1893 Reginald Wigram, Esq. E. Kitson Clark, Esq

1894 W. W. Clayton, Esq. Thomas Winn, Esq.

1895 F. W. Tannet-Walker, Esq. A. G. Hopper, Esq.

1896 T. Pervis Reay, Esq. E. E. Lawson, Esq.

1897 R. W. Eddison, Esq. Henry McLaren, Esq.

1898 Ald. F. W. Lawson. Professor John Goodman.

1899 A. H. Meysey-Thompson, Esq. E. C. Kitson, Esq.

1900 Arthur Greenwood, Esq. Charles Scriven, Esq.

1901 J. H. Wicksteed, Esq. William Sheldon, Esq.

1902 A. Edmund Butler, Esq. Samuel Denison, Esq.

1903 Ald. J. H. Wurtzburg. T. L. Taylor, Esq.

1904 Sir Jas. Kitson, Bart., M.P. Geo. R. Goldsack, Esq.

1905 Ald. A.T. Tannet-Walker. Hugh M. Butler, Esq.

1906 E. Kitson Clark, Esq. Alex Campbell, Esq.

1907 W, Penrose Green, Esq. R. Haste Carr, Esq.

1908 Col. Chas. Colhlan, V.D., J.P. J. W. Thackery, Esq.

1909 Robt. Armitage, Esq., M.P. Wm. Rintoul, Esq.

1910 Bernal Bagshawe, Esq. Jas. H. Mann, Esq.

1911 Robt. H. Fowler, Esq. R. Gordon Sharp, Esq.

1912 Fredk. J. Kitson, Esq. A. S. Keith, Esq.

1913 John McLaren, Esq. T. F. Braime, Esq.

1914 Dinner abandoned owing to the War.

Jubilee Dinner Held in 1919

1919 Sir Alfred Herbert, K.B.E. Alfred Towler, Esq.

1919 T.F. Braime, Esq. A. L. Rintoul, Esq.

1920 Sir W. H. Ellis, G.B.E., D.Eng., J.P.Kenneth Fraser, Esq.

1921 T. L. Taylor, Esq. J. J. Baines, Esq.

1922 Major F. L. Watson, M.C. Councillor Rowland Winn.

1923 Hugh Lupton, Esq. Chas. H. Fowler, Esq.

1924 W. L. Hichens, Esq. Edgar Alcock, Esq., M.B.E.

1925 Sir W. H. Ellis, G.B.E., D.Eng., J.P. W. G. Wigram, Esq.

Diamond Jubilee Dinner

1926 Alex Campbell, Esq. Captain H. R. Lupton, M.C.

1927 Kenneth Frazer, Esq. Lionel Kitson, Esq.

1928 Edgar Alcock, Esq., M.B.E. Ernest Newell, Esq.

1929 G. C. H. Wichmann, Esq. C. St. John Coghlan, Esq.

1930 Ald. Rowland Winn, M.B.E. J Arthur Sykes, Esq.

1931 Sir Henry Fowler, K.B.E., LL.D., D.Sc (Vacant)

1932 Major Geoffrey H. Kitson. F. Grover, Esq.

1933 Edgar Alcock, Esq., M.B.E. Leonard Hartley, Esq.

1934 Crossland Braithwaite, Esq. Fredk. C. Thornber, Esq.

1935 Sir W. H. Ellis, G.B.E. James Speirs, Esq.

1936 Lt.-Col. E. Godfrey Pelly, John F. Alcock, Esq.,

D.S.O. M.C. M.A.(Cantab)

1937 Sir Chas. W. Craven, R.N., O.B.E. Ronald H. Braime, Esq., M.A.

1938 Fredk. Grover, Esq. R. M. Longman, Esq.

1939 Dinner Postponed.

1940 Luncheon presided over by John J. Baines

1941 Luncheon presided over by F. Stanley Legg, Esq.

1942 Luncheon presided over by G. B. Dodman, Esq.

1943 Luncheon presided over by John A. Hopkinson, Esq.

1944 Luncheon presided over by P. B. Niekirk, Esq., M.B.E.

1945 Sir Alexander Ramsey, O.B.E. Clifford Chew, Esq.

1946 Lieut. –Col. Sir Giffard le Q. Martel,

K.C.B., K.B. E., D.S.O. Lieut. H. R. H. Gorrie.

1947 Dinner cancelled due to Ministry of Food Regulations.

1948 Col. Geo. Bray, M.C., T.D. Rodney F. Butler, Esq.

1949 The Rt. Hon. Lord Airedale, J. C. M. Maclagan, Esq. D.S.O., M. C.

1950 Sir Claude Gibb, C.B.E. Ernest Osborn, Esq.

1951 Thos. Penny, Esq. C. G. Robinson, Esq.,

M.B.E., B.A., B.Sc.

1952 Sir Digby Lawson, Bt, George Hayes, Esq.

B.A.(Cantab.), J.P.

1953 R. D. G. Ryder, Esq. Fred B. Mills, Esq.

1954 H. Norman G Allen, Esq., M.A. Alfred H. Catton, Esq.

1955 Sir Thomas Hutton, H.M. Denison, Esq. K.C.I.E., C.B., M.C.

1956 George R. Adamson, Esq. H. C. Newell, Esq.

1957 G. Ronald Prior, Esq. F. Stanley Legg, Esq.

1958 J. Parker, Esq., B.A. Walter Armstrong, Esq., M.B.E.

1959 J. B. Woodeson, Esq., O.B.E. G. W. Heslett, Esq.

1960 G. M. Butler, Esq. John Baker, Esq.

1961 John E. Hill, Esq. H. Ridgway, Esq., J.P.

1962 W. H. Sharp, Esq. Prof. R. H. Evans,

C.B.E. D.Sc., Ph.D.

1963 John H. Osborn, Esq., M.P. S. C. Thomson, Esq.

1964 H. F. Sherborne, Esq., M.C. L. Jackson, Esq.

1965 Major-Gen. L. H. Atkinson, O.B.E., B.Sc.

1966 R. H. S. Turner, Esq.

1967 J. F. Alcock, Esq., O.B.E.

1968 Dr. A. E. Haffner.

1969 R. F. Lansdown, Esq.

1970 W. A. Brown, Esq.

1971 Victor H. Watson, Esq.

1972 J. S. Halbert, Esq.

1973 G. I. Bray, Esq.

1974 F. H. Marsh, Esq., B.Sc.

1975 F. G. Hawkins, Esq., M.A.

1976 D. S. W. Lee, Esq.

1977 C. W. Samwell, Esq.

1976 D. S. W. Lee, Esq.

1977 C. W. Samwell, Esq.

1978 F. C. Barker, Esq.

1979 R. Atkinson, Esq., D.Sc., B.Sc.

1980 J. Alcock, Esq.

1981 R. C. Dobbs, Esq., C.Eng.

1982 R. Taylor, Esq.

1983 R. W. Holder, Esq.

1984 J. G. Dickson Esq., C.Eng. F.I.Mech.E.

1985 Dr. R. A. Schofield, M.Sc., Ph.D., C.Eng., F.I.Prod.E., M.I.Mech.E., A.M.C.S.T

1986 J. Keigthley, Esq, C.Eng., F.I.Prod.E., F.B.I.M.

1987 Dr. R. A. Etheridge, B.Sc., Ph.D., C.Eng., M.I.Prod.E., A.M.B.E.S.

1988 D. B. Waudby, Esq., C.Eng., M.I.Gas E.

1989 Prof. D. Dowson, C.B.E., F.R.S., F.I.Mech.E.

1990 J. Hartley, Esq.

1991 Dinner held in early 1992 in order to avoid many other similar gatherings prior to the festive season. Position of Chairman at the dinner taken by The President of the Association, and a Main Speaker engaged.

Year Main Speaker

1992 Douglas J. McLaughlan, Esq

1993 Kenneth Myers, Esq.

1994 John Morgan, Esq.

1995 Eur.Ing. J.B. Firth, C.Eng., F.I.E.E., M.I.Mech.E.

1996 N Newsome, Esq.

1997 Clive G. Williams, Esq.

1998 Mike Smith, Esq.

1999 B Pentlow, Esq.

2000 Peter Wallace, Esq.

2001 John Morgan, Esq

2002 W. G. Tetlow, Esq.

2003 A. Swallow, Esq.

2004 P. Crossley, Esq

Membership of the Association

As with all “spare time” clubs we have shown a fall in membership numbers. Although we have a slow steady influx of new members, a glance at the membership list will confirm that many of the general membership are retired and have no business address, and those that have are of advancing years. The Council are continually discussing ways and means of attracting younger engineers to the Association but in spite of various promotions we have failed. We are aware that when attending a meeting for the first time that a younger person will be surrounded by predominantly well worn faces, and feel out of place. We really need to have a group of younger people, already known to each other, attending regularly together. They would be made welcome at any meeting. We have difficulty finding such a group, especially as there are no more series of Apprentices attending night school to initially create the bonds of times past. The Council would readily appreciate any input on this subject.

Qualifications for Membership are set out below, but please remember that they are for guidance only. They were formulated some time ago, and nowadays there are many engineers working in “non engineering” industries and/or with different job titles. The membership is open to ALL branches of engineering, male and female, we are not an “academic” society, we are just engineers!

Qualifications for membership

(Loosely extracted from the “Rules of the Association”)

There is now no practical difference between the benefits obtained from the three grades of membership.

A Full member will not exceed 45 years of age on application, and have been an Employer, Manager, Foreman/woman, Draughtsperson, Supervisor or Technician in engineering for at least three years, except where it is satisfactorily shown that a departure from this rule will further the interests of the Association.

An Honorary member will be an Employer or other person (of any age above 25) connected with engineering and desirous of furthering the objects of the Association.

An Associate member will be a young person, actively engaged in or connected with “engineering”, aged 18 to 25. At, or before, the age of 28 they should transfer to Full Membership.

Life Honorary Membership is available for a “once only” payment of £150.

For an Application Form or further information, please contact :-

Membership Secretary	Recruitment Officer
Malcolm Murray	Gordon Toulson
eMail for address	eMail for address
memsec@leeds-engineers.org.uk	recruit@leeds-engineers.org.uk

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

March 2004.		(01/2000)

Life Honorary Members…..	5	( 4)

Honorary Members………..	29	( 34)

Full Members………………	79	( 84)

Associate Members……….	0	( 7)

Total………………………...	113	(129)