NORTH
WESTERN REGION
WELCOME to 2008/9!
Welcome to
the North Western Region and our new 2008/9
programme. We are one of
the most active and innovative
Regions in the IMechE, thanks to the great
work done by our energetic volunteers
within the Areas and Young Member Panels,
and also through the specialist Divisions and Groups.
Across the
Region, we have a programme of over 60
events, visits and activities to assist your professional development, to
add to your learned knowledge, and importantly, to provide inspiration for a new
generation of younger people to become engineers. The programme has once again been published as 'The Little Red Book' in August and is
sent to all members. Please contact
our Regional Secretary if you want a copy. It is also available as a
download from: http://www.imechewestcumbria.org.uk/littleredbook.html .
Our Young Members continue to take the lead on some
terrific projects. Having completed the first ever IMechE Public Challenge
earlier in 2008, there are no less than five Engineering Your Future events to be held across
Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Cumbria. Ian Grant has also taken on the
co-ordination of the wonderful GreenPower project to give secondary
schools a taste at building and racing an electric vehicle. Following an
excellent launch last season, Greater Manchester main panel continue with
the second Engineering Symposium,
engaging mechanical engineering students from the top universities in the
Region. Volunteers are always welcome to help drive these projects, which
really do help get across the importance and excitement of engineering for the
future. We have a flourishing network of Science & Engineering
Ambassadors that are available to work in schools and academic establishments,
supporting events in conjunction with the local STEMNET teams.
We are ably
supported by our Regional Manager, David Barrett, who provides numerous
‘Routes To Professional
Registration’ workshops as well as developing Company Based
Registration schemes, to make transition to full membership of the Institution
as straightforward as possible. Please contact David directly if you want to
find out more – either as an individual, or on behalf of your Company:
d_barrett@imeche.org or call 07834
867068.
If you want
to find out what is happening where you live or work, then please contact the
Area or Division nearest to you – you will be most welcome!
Chris
George,
Chairman, IMechE
North Western Region 2007-9
27 November 2008 | 17:15 - 19:30
A careers progression event in relation to how to progress through the IMechE from affiliate to fellow, with routes through academia and industry.
27 November 2008 | 18:30 - 22:00
Experience the thrills and spills of with Britain's fastest growing leisure activity, motorsport. Come and race around the newly refurbished Grand Prix track. Suits, Helmets & Gloves are all provided.
FIRST COME FIRST BOOKED!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
30 places, £30 in advance
29 November 2008 | 18:00 - 23:00
The North Western Young Members Panel are holding their annual Christmas Social event at MOKA Cafe Bar and Restaurant in Preston on Saturday 29th November. Partners are welcome.
The cost of the dinner is £23.95 with a £5 deposit.
All dinner menus include a complimentary bottle of wine for every 2 diners.
Deposit and menu selections are required by Friday 24th October 2008.
03 December 2008 | 12:00 - 16:00
Design, Make and Test Project. Competition for NW Universities at Bolton University.
03 December 2008 | 12:30 - 18:00
An annual event held across the Greater Manchester Universities. The event is designed to help bridge the gap for students between studying engineering and a career in engineering.
03 December 2008 | 18:30 - 20:30
The visit will take in the Oxide Fuels Complex built just over 10 years ago at a cost of over £200 million. The plant employs innovative technologies for materials processing, for product handling and for inspection and residue recovery. A state-of-the-art supervisory control and information system, with on-line diagnostics, allows for high equipment utilization as well as highly accurate product tracking. The complex was designed to be capable of producing advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) fuel as well as many types offuelfor light water reactors (LWRs) with lower manning levels and at greater process yields than ever before.
05 December 2008 | 19:00 - 22:00
Hidden away in a fell side village in the northern Lake District, lies the Hesket Newmarket Brewery. Started on 16th April 1988 Hesket Newmarket produced one of the widest ranges of distinctive and full flavoured real ales in the country……..twenty years on and its still liquid engineering at its finest!
BOOKING ESSENTIAL
18 places, £10 in advance (inc. food)
09 December 2008 | 18:00 - 20:00
A joint institution lecture. Please register by contacting David Mcculloch - E:mccullochdr@halcrow.com T: 01625 534529
09 December 2008 | 18:30 - 20:00
A talk by Peter Stevens. Limited numbers – tickets required.
For details contact: Paul Jones on 01270 656557or Neil Shone on 01270 653513
17 December 2008 | 19:00 - 22:00
Celebrating the 1st anniversary of the GMYMP and christmas!!
06 January 2009 | 18:00 - 20:00
13 January 2009 | 19:30 - 21:30
TYPHOON - AEROSPACE ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
14 January 2009 | 18:30 - 20:30
20 January 2009 | 18:00 - 20:00
A general review of coastal marine power
21 January 2009 | 19:30 - 21:00
26 January 2009 - 15 February 2009 | 09:00 - 18:00
The date of this event has not been finalised. More information coming soon. A technical tour of the new dry ski slope "Chill FactorE" followed by use of the facilities.
03 February 2009 | 14:00 - 16:00
A lecture on the integration of Stream 3 and tour of the
plant.
10 February 2009 | 18:30 - 20:00
The 2008 Automobile Chairmans Address.
For details contact: Paul Jones 01270 656557 or Keith Holmes 01204 528851
25 February 2009 | 18:30 - 20:30
25 February 2009 | 19:30 - 21:00
10 March 2009 | 18:30 - 20:00
Development of the Flybrid kinetic energy recovery system for Formula One will be described, then go on to look at the application of this technology to road cars, buses, trucks and trains.
For details contact: Paul Jones 01270 656557 or Dave Rogers 07801 645919
11 March 2009 | 18:00 - 20:00
A lecture on a seabed power collection system for prototype marine generators. This event is part of National Science Week.
18 March 2009 | 18:30 - 20:30
An opportunity to discover the detail behind this educational initiative, and experience to date in the Lancashire area.
08 April 2009 | 19:30 - 21:00
11 April 2009 | 09:00 - 19:30
14 April 2009 | 18:30 - 20:00
Combustion Engine and Fuels Group Premier Lecture.
For details contact: Paul Jones 01270 656557 or Dave Rogers 07801 645919
21 April 2009 | 18:00 - 20:00
Methods & Economics of CleanWater
22 April 2009 | 18:30 - 20:30
28 April 2009 | 18:00 - 20:00
The GMA, PIDNWC & NW region AGM followed by lecture on small scale combined heat and power.
29 April 2009 | 19:30 - 21:00
05 May 2009 | 18:00 - 20:00
Environmentally Friendly Features in the Design of the A 380 and its Engines.
12 May 2009 | 18:30 - 20:00
A talk given by Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Engineering Director, Bentley Motors. For details contact Paul Jones 01270 656557 or Neil Shone 01270 653513
15 May 2009 | 19:00 - 23:59