Just a reminder…. Canon Paul Maybury, Rector at Leeds Minster, has welcomed members, their families and guests to the Minster every year to join in a service during which the Leeds Association of Engineers is mentioned in the notices. Canon Paul will be retiring later this year. He and his wife Sarah have been good friends and supporters of the … Continue reading “Church Service – Sunday 10th May – Leeds Minster”
The Steam Workshop visit 30th April 2026 John Aldersley has kindly produced a report on the recent visit, presented here:- Your roving reporter has a disclaimer “I haven’t a clue about steam, trains or traction engines, so please bear that in mind” What a lovely warm day for a visit, a small number of members turned out, other than Howard, … Continue reading “Report on the visit to The Steam Workshop”
Graham Sykes’s ‘Force of Nature’ becomes the 2nd Fastest Bike in the World The fastest motorcycle in the world is the Ack Attack streamliner (below) which holds an official FIM world speed record of 376.363 mph (605.697 km/h), set by Rocky Robinson. This purpose-built machine, rather than a conventional production bike, achieved this record using dual turbocharged engines to break … Continue reading “A Record for ‘Force of Nature’ – 2nd Fastest in the World…..”
Martins Golubevs now working at ‘Isembard’ Martins joined the association as a student member and joined the council along with colleagues from Kirkstall Precision Engineering. An opportunity came along and Martins moved to Isembard. Here is his report:- . “As some of you may know I have migrated to the South of England for a job opportunity and I have … Continue reading “Martins Golubevs – News of his new employment…..”
MACH 2026 The NEC 20th to 24th April The UK’s national exhibition for engineering and manufacturing. MACH 2026 brings together a diverse range of sectors that shape the future of engineering and manufacturing. Visitors can explore cutting-edge solutions for aerospace, defence and space, rail and transport, and marine engineering, alongside advancements in electronics, medical technology and automotive and autosport. The event … Continue reading “‘MACH 2026’ – The NEC Machinery Exhibition…..”
2026 Anniversary Dinner Report with Photographs Our roving reporter John Aldersley presents here his comprehensive report on the recent dinner along with photographs he took during the evening…. “My wife Jill and I sat with Graham Roper, our president with Lorraine, Graham’s partner along with Sam Wilkinson, our vice president who invited colleague Adam from WDS Components. We then … Continue reading “Report on the 2026 Anniversary Dinner…..”
Leeds in the 1920s… Looking Back…. John Aldersley came across an interesting illustrated article from the Yorkshire Evening Post taking you onto the factory floor in the 1920s. Click to view the article:- 1920s Factory Photograph and article: © Yorkshire Evening Post. Photographs in the article are courtesy of ‘Leodis’ the online Leeds archive of photographs. Many … Continue reading “Leeds in the 1920s… Looking Back….”
Latest News about Graham Sykes’ Steam Rocket Bike… Graham’s Steam Rocket Bike ‘Force of Nature’ was featured recently in ‘Motor Cycle News’….. High Speed Steam ! Online too… Here is a Facebook clip with Graham pulling 192.94 m.p.h in 5.503 seconds over the standing start quarter mile….. High Speed Run (Click on the image when the Facebook … Continue reading “Another update on the Steam Rocket Bike…..”
“Resourceful Engineers Making Anything Possible” We are invited to a lecture by Keighley Association of Engineers on Wednesday 22nd April at 7.30 pm by William Jowett. REMAP Airedale is a branch of REMAP, a national charity that provides custom-made equipment and adaptations for people with a disability. Our branch of dedicated volunteers helps those with disabilities to overcome everyday … Continue reading “KAE Lecture 22nd April in Keighley…..”
