Welcome to the Yorkshire Region
Updated 15 Feb 2010
2010 is now well and truly up and running and the Yorkshire Region has lots happening - look below and use the links to the left to see all the details.
Wednesday 3 March 2010 sees the inaugural AGM of the newly re-started Huddersfield/Halifax Area Committee. For a number of years now the Area has been served by the Northern Area but a keen group of members have committed to re-starting the committee and all Area members are welcome to attend the AGM and have a say in YOUR local IMechE. See the Area pages for more details.
Friday 19 March 2010 is when we welcome the Institution's 124th President, Keith Millard, to the Region when he will be opening and closing an Our World in 2050 day at Horsforth School (anybody who can volunteer for the day please contact the Admin Officer), making the first award in Yorkshire and the North-East of the Professional Excellence Award to Cummins Turbo Technologies in Huddersfield, and presenting certificates to new Corporate Members and Fellows from the last twelve months.
There are also the usual range of events planned before the summer and we look forward to seeing you at these. Full details on the Events pages.
The Regional Committee are also proud to be supporting the Institution's Support Network (formerly the Benevolent Fund) by requesting that any member who can offer a few hours for other members considers becoming a volunteer for the Support Network. The visits are vital for many of the beneficiaries, so if you are interested click here for more information and contact details.
On these Yorkshire Region pages you can find event details, contacts and news.
The Yorkshire Region programme of events is now on Google Calendar. Click here to view or see the instructions for how to load the calendar into your own Google account or Outlook.
And don't forget you can download the 2009-2010 Programme of Events here or check the Events page for more details.
Within the Region we have three Area committees, two Young Members panels, a joint IET/IMechE Senior Members group as well as the Yorkshire Centre of the Automobile Division and the North Eastern Centre of the Railway Division. All of the committee's use the Institution's Vision of Improving the world through engineering and aim to represent the four key themes of Energy, Environment, Transport and Education when arranging events as well as many topics that are of interest to our members.
To receive up-to-date and relevant information on Regional activities as well as IMechE events and seminars please visit www.imeche.org and use your unique log-in to ensure your personal details are kept current.
Any Member is welcome to attend their Area or Young Member Panel Committee meetings. Please contact the committee Secretary for details.
To see the Chairman's Message go to Message from the Chairman and for details of events organised by other Institution's or organisations and relevant links go to Other Information and Links.
Finally we would like to thank all the companies who offer their support in a multitude of ways including hosting visits by members and providing facilities for events and committee meetings. These include AESSeal plc, Cummins Turbo Technologies, the Universities of Bradford, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield.
Announcements/Notices
*** Cancelled ***
10 March 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00
CANCELLED DUE TO ILL HEALTH - KEEP CHECKING FOR A DATE WHEN THIS CAN BE RE-ARRANGED.
The jet engines which power our aircraft are very similar to the industrial gas turbines used for power generation. This talk will describe the differences between them and how the industrial engine can be derived from the aero jet engine to provide a very low emission high powered machine.
17 March 2010 | 10:15 - 12:30
Senior Members event.
This is a change from the planned event 'Automatic Flight Control Systems'. The speakers will describe the design features of both large and small scale model aircraft from an engineer's viewpoint, with examples.
17 March 2010 | 18:00 - 21:00
The Hull Immersive Visualization Environment (HIVE) provides its customers with state-of-the-art visualization, high performance computing technology and expertise. HIVE’s 3D workwall allows an audience to become immersed in a virtual environment. Other technologies include laser scanning, motion capture and 3D modelling. This visit will also include a tour around the engineering department at the University.
19 March 2010 | 08:00 - 21:00
During a day-long visit to the Region the Institution’s President Keith Millard CEng FIMechE will open an ‘Our World in 2050’ event at Horsforth School in Leeds, where, in just one day, all of the Year 8 students will consider the climate problems that could be facing Leeds in 2050 and design solutions with the help of local engineers. As well as an industrial visit and responding to questions from the local active membership, the President will present certificates to Corporate Members and Fellows who have made this achievement in the last year at a buffet supper.
30 March 2010 | 18:30 - 20:30
The speaker will outline the needs of a modern trucker and discuss how truck manufacturers are addressing these. Topics covered will include specifications, legislation, running costs and safety as well as in-truck technology and the systens on board. We plan to have a tractor unit on display at the venue.
12 April 2010 | 17:30 - 20:00
Regular committee meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Please contact the Area Secretary, Andrew Mather.
14 April 2010 | 10:15 - 12:30
Senior Members event.
The speaker puts the history of the Panama Canal in context as he brings to bear his personal experience and knowledge of this subject after a lifetime at sea.
21 April 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00
Mechanical seals are commonly used in process industry to prevent leakage from pumps, agitators, reactors and other fluid machinery. Applications can be very varied. The presentation will explore the different methodologies commonly used and the many options of mechanical sealing available. Increasingly industry is facing challenges in terms of safety, emissions and legislation, where greater understanding of sealing technology will allow engineers to make more informed choices.
21 April 2010 | 18:30 - 21:30
Skidby windmill is Yorkshire’s last working windmill, a four-sailed tower mill built in 1821 by Norman Smithson of Hull. The adjacent warehouses form the museum of East Riding Rural Life with displays illustrating the agricultural and rural history of the area. The mill is run, weather permitting, by the miller and mill volunteers between Wednesday and Sunday and produces various grades of wholemeal flour from East Riding-grown ‘Hereward’ variety grain. This visit will include of the mill, a talk by the miller and some refreshments. There may be a charge for this event which will be confirmed near the time.
27 April 2010 | 18:30 - 20:30
Joint with Yorkshire Region Northern Area.
The speaker will be returning again to his native Yorkshire with another new car - the first 4-door Aston Martin - the Rapide. Underpinning the Rapide is the highly regarded VH architecture integral to every Aston Martin. The production car has remained remarkably true to the original design concept and has signature features like the 'swan wing' doors that rise up as they swing open. The Rapide’s on-road dynamics and responsiveness will be every bit as impressive as its performance and presence. Please register with Admin Officer to attend .
05 May 2010 | 18:00 - 20:00
Alfred Scott designed and patented a vertical, twin, two-stroke engine in 1904 and incorporated a 450cc version into a complete motorcycle with several innovative features. Early machines to this design were manufactured by Bradford based car firm Jowett in 1908, but soon afterwards Scott set up his own premises in Bradford. Early Scott motorcycles were more powerful than four-stroke machines of the same capacity.
10 May 2010 | 17:00 - 21:00
Regular committee meeting. If you wish to comment on Regional activities please contact your Area or Young Members committee or the Regional Chairman.
17 May 2010 | 17:30 - 20:00
Regular committee meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Please contact the Area Secretary, Andrew Mather.
19 May 2010 | 13:30 - 16:00
Senior Members event with IET.
Part 1: 1.30pm A conducted tour of the National Railway Museum from the former Head of Engineering. Part 2: 4.45pm High Tea at the University of York. Part 3: 6.00pm Lecture on 'Design and Manufacture of Steam Cranes in the Leeds Area' with the speaker's 1/8th scale model on show. Limited places for visit and High Tea - registration with Admin Officer is required.
19 May 2010 | 16:45 - 20:00
Senior Members event with IET.
Part 1: 1.30pm A conducted tour of the National Railway Museum from the former Head of Engineering. Part 2: 4.45pm High Tea at the University of York. Part 3: 6.00pm Lecture on 'Design and Manufacture of Steam Cranes in the Leeds Area' with the speaker's 1/8th scale model on show. Limited places for visit and High Tea - registration with Admin Officer is required.
07 June 2010 | 17:30 - 20:00
Regular committee meeting. All members are welcome to attend. Please contact the Area Secretary, Andrew Mather.
24 November 2010 | 09:30 - 16:15
Existing e-MPDS mentors are recommended to attend one of these regional seminars to develop their awareness reinforce their understanding of the role and update their mentoring skills.
Companies who would like to become accredited will receive all the practical guidance necessary for achieving accreditation.
The seminars are a great networking event for mentors, HR and training staff alike, providing an excellent opportunity for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice. The syndicate work will help you put these ideas into action in the workplace.
