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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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



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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.


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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.
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