Wednesday, 11th June 2014, 1.30pm - Visit - John Taylor & Co, the Loughborough Bell Foundry, LE11 1AR



The museum at John Taylor & Co, tells the story of the Bellfoundry going right back to its links with bellfounding in the 13th Century. An extensive range of exhibits and memorabilia tells the story of one of the oldest manufacturing industries in the world.
We have arranged a full guided tour of both the Museum and the operational Works, including the foundry, tuning shop, woodshop, engineering works etc.
A charge of £10 per person applies to this visit, to which the society has committed a minimum number of attendees, so please could members and guests who wish to attend provide names to the Secretary as soon as possible.

Wednesday, 14th May 2014, 7pm - Visit to Flowserve, Hawton Lane, Balderton NG24 3BU

The site has recently completed a £3.5m refurbishment involving building upgrades, demolitions and energy efficiency improvements.  There will be a presentation on the refurbishment and a site tour.   There will also be a presentation about the development of new chemical pumps.