John will give an illustrated talk describing the developments in public transport in the Newark area during the 20th century. This is the annual joint meeting with the Newark Archaeological and Local History Society.
Wednesday, 1st February, 7.15pm - Millgate Museum - Talk – “Buses and Coaches in the Newark area” – John Marshall
John will give an illustrated talk describing the developments in public transport in the Newark area during the 20th century. This is the annual joint meeting with the Newark Archaeological and Local History Society.
Wednesday 11th January 2012, 3.30pm - Visit – Newark & Sherwood CCTV Control Room, Kelham Hall
A visit has been arranged with Newark & Sherwood DC to view their state of the art CCTV monitoring and control centre at Kelham Hall. Numbers are limited to 15, with potential for a second tour at around 4.45pm to cater for up to 30 in total. Names please to Graham Sinclair.
Wednesday, 7th December, 7.30pm - NSK, Northern Road, Newark - Talk – “Preparing to fly long haul for British Airways” – Adrian Cresswell
Adrian will give an illustrated talk describing the preparations a British Airways long haul pilot has to make in the hours leading up to stepping onto the aeroplane. Sign in at the Gatehouse and follow the signs to the meeting room.
Wednesday, 12th October, 7.00pm - Visit – James Dawson’s, Lincoln
James Dawson are an Engineering solution provider offering advanced silicone and organic rubber products, for a wide range of diverse applications.
They have decades of experience and expertise in the development and manufacture of polymeric solutions for international markets.
Major investments in research, development and quality control procedures has maintained the company’s position as a first choice world leader.We will be given an introduction to the company and a tour of the factory, located on Tritton Road in Lincoln – map and directions available from the Honorary Secretary.
They have decades of experience and expertise in the development and manufacture of polymeric solutions for international markets.
Major investments in research, development and quality control procedures has maintained the company’s position as a first choice world leader.We will be given an introduction to the company and a tour of the factory, located on Tritton Road in Lincoln – map and directions available from the Honorary Secretary.
Friday, 30th September, 3.30pm. Visit – ASDA Development Site, Lombard Street - POSTPONED
Simons Group will host this tour of the ASDA development site to the South of Lombard Street to see the work in progress.Meet at 3.15pm at the Newark Health Clinic building opposite the entrance to the NCP on Lombard Street. Sensible footwear (safety shoes / boots if possible) to be worn. No car parking available. Names please to Charles Reed on 01636 708948 or reed-charles@nsk.com PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VISIT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE AND TIME WILL BE PUBLISHED WHEN KNOWN.
Wednesday, 29th June, 6.30 – 8.00pm Visit - Lincoln Cathedral Roof
Limited to 14 people only, and with a charge of £4.75 per person, this visit will include a tour of the roof space of the cathedral.
Attendees will see the huge timber structure and wonder how they managed to transport them from where they were cut and then lift them into position more than 700 years ago.
Names please to Graham Sinclair on 01636 702526 or grahamsinclair1938@gmail.com
Friday, 17th June, 7.00 for 7.30pm “The Royal Oak” Car Colston
The Annual Skittles Match against the Nottingham and Derby Societies of Engineers.
Each Society is represented by a team of 10, and a buffet supper is provided at a suitable point in the proceedings, for a charge of £5.50
If you wish to be part of the team, please let the Secretary know as soon as possible.
Wednesday, 20th April, 7.30pm, NSK Offices, Northern Road (register at the Gate House)
Annual General Meeting and Lecture – "The Dambusters - fact or fiction?"
The 2011 Annual General Meeting will be followed by a talk by Captain Geoff Dyer, former RAF pilot. The talk will look into who really invented the ‘bouncing bomb’. There is however no doubting the bravery of the crews who took part in the raid. 53 of the 133 airmen were killed before the night was out.The Gateperson will be instructed and empowered to be able to sign people in as they arrive (from 7.15pm) and will provide directions to the meeting room.
Wednesday, 6th April, 7.30pm, Flowserve, Hawton Lane, Balderton
Lecture / demonstration - Tom Noble, Field Parts Specialist, Flowserve
“The use of Rapid Prototyping in pump repair and refurbishment”
The meeting will include a description of the processes, application examples, and a demonstration of the Laser ScanArm equipment.The Gateperson will be instructed and empowered to be able to sign people in as they arrive (from 7.15pm) and will provide directions to the meeting room.
Wednesday, 23rd February, 2pm
Visit to PING, Gainsborough Golf Club
This visit has limited numbers, which have mainly been filled following early e-mail enquiries to ascertain whether sufficient numbers would be available during the day, although a small number of places remain available. First come, first served, with priority to Members over Guests. Details of location, meeting pint etc to be provided to those on the list. To avoid disappointment it is recommended that all those interested reconfirm this to the Secretary on infoATnewarkengsoc.org.uk to ensure that all available spaces can be filled.
Wednesday, 2nd February, 7.30pm, “Chesters”, Balderton
Joint Lecture with Newark Archaeological and Local History Society“Vulcan to the Sky” Project
Colin Marshall, the Logistics Manager of the Vulcan to the Sky project based at Bruntingthorpe will speak on the work required to restore a Vulcan bomber to an airworthy condition.
Wednesday, 20th October, 7.15pm
Lecture – “Simple ideas that change lives forever” – Practical Action
NSK Offices, Northern Road (register at the Gate House)
Practical Action is a development charity with a difference. For over 40 years, it has been working closely with some of the world’s poorest people - using simple technology to fight poverty and transform their lives for the better.
David Hallett will start with some information about Practical Action, explain some of the technical solutions that it has developed, it's role as a repository of ideas and the leverage which it gains from its database.
He will then move onto the role that it plays in relation to sustainability and climate change A discussion about the relevance of some of these ideas to our own world will follow, bringing in some of the ideas of the charity's founder, E F Schumacher, author inter alia of "Small is Beautiful"
David Hallett will start with some information about Practical Action, explain some of the technical solutions that it has developed, it's role as a repository of ideas and the leverage which it gains from its database.
He will then move onto the role that it plays in relation to sustainability and climate change A discussion about the relevance of some of these ideas to our own world will follow, bringing in some of the ideas of the charity's founder, E F Schumacher, author inter alia of "Small is Beautiful"
Wednesday 29th September, 7.15pm
Lecture – Falkirk Wheel
NSK Offices, Northern Road (register at the Gate House)
Richard Moses of Farndon, who used to work at Butterley Engineering and had a role in the design and manufacture of the Falkirk Wheel, will give an illustrated talk on the Falkirk Wheel. The parts of the Falkirk Wheel were carefully constructed and assembled, like one giant Meccano set at Butterley Engineering Steelworks in Derbyshire. The team there carefully assembled the 1,200 tonnes of steel, painstakingly fitting the pieces together to an accuracy of just 10 mm to ensure a perfect final fit.
Subscriptions
Members are reminded that subscriptions became due on the 1st May. Subs are £10.00. (£5 if you were over 65 on the 1st May). You may pay by cheque payable to Newark Engineering Society, or cash at the next meeting that you attend.
Wednesday, 14th July, 6.50 for 7.00pm
Visit to Staythorpe Power Station
We have arranged a site visit around the new Staythorpe Power Station. The station is a large modern gas-fired installation and is partly in operation and still partly under construction, so it will be a very interesting visit.
Wednesday, 3rd March 2010, 7.30pm
A46 Newark to Widmerpool dualling – speaker Peter Taylor – Construction Manager for Balfour Beatty
The A46 project team have kindly agreed to make a presentation on the overview of the scheme development, challenges including archaeology and ground conditions that have impacted on the design alignment.
Wednesday, 17th February 2010, 7.00 for 7.30pm
Informal Social Evening and Annual Dinner
The Society has arranged an informal dinner. This will be held at the Ferry Inn, North Muskham on 14th October, at the princely sum of £12.00 per head. A menu is included with this Newsletter.
If you would like to attend, please provide names and menu choices to the Secretary not later than 12th February.
The Society has arranged an informal dinner. This will be held at the Ferry Inn, North Muskham on 14th October, at the princely sum of £12.00 per head. A menu is included with this Newsletter.
If you would like to attend, please provide names and menu choices to the Secretary not later than 12th February.
Tuesday, 2nd February 2010, 7.15pm – Millgate Museum
“A personal social history of the coal mining industry in the 1950’s” – speaker Graham SinclairJoint meeting with the Newark Archaeological and Local History Society
Continuing the mining theme, our own Graham Sinclair will give an illustrated presentation to the joint meeting covering his personal involvement in the mining industry as a South Yorkshire lad in the 1950’s.
Wednesday, 20th January 2010, 7.30pm – RHP Social Club, Elm Avenue
“The Development and Decline of the Nottinghamshire Mining Industry” – speaker David Amos
Coal mining is in the blood of former miner David Amos, whose father and grandfather also worked in the industry.
David worked at Annesley Colliery for 24 years and is now a historian and project manager for the Selstonia Living Heritage Project in Selston. He is carrying out a major research project into the 1984 Miner’s Strike for his MPhil degree.
David will be joining us to provide an insight into the history of the Nottinghamshire Mining Industry.
Wednesday 16th Dec 7:30pm
Bridges over the River Trent – speaker George Wilkinson
As chairman of the Newark Civic Trust, I am sure George Wilkinson will be a familiar name and face with many of our members.
George will be speaking on the subject of the bridges over the River Trent, specifically in the Newark area, giving an insight as to how and why the crossing points over the Trent were established.
George will be speaking on the subject of the bridges over the River Trent, specifically in the Newark area, giving an insight as to how and why the crossing points over the Trent were established.
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