Friday, 15th June, 7.00 for 7.30pm “The Royal Oak” Car Colston - Annual EMESA Skittles Match

The Annual Skittles Match against the Nottingham Society of Engineers and Derby Society of Engineers. Each Society is to be represented by a team of 10, and a buffet supper will be provided at a suitable point in proceedings, for a charge of £5.50. If you wish to be part of the team, please let the Secretary have your details as soon as possible.

Wednesday 13th June 2012, 6.30pm - Visit – Duke’s Wood oilfield, Eakring

Duke’s Wood and the area around it was the location of the UK’s first onshore oilfield, set up in secrecy during the Second World War to produce high quality oil as an alternative source to oil tanker conveys which were east prey to the German U-boats. It was said to be Sir Winston Churchill’s greatest secret. A visit to Duke’s Wood has been arranged with a talk being given by the Curators and a follow up walk around the nature trail which includes relics from the former oilfield.

Wednesday 30th May 7.00 for 7.30pm Annual Dinner, Ferry Inn, North Muskham

The Society Dinner will be held at the Ferry Inn, North Muskham on 30th May.  Please contact the Secretary for further details, prices and menu.

NEW TIME AND DIRECTIONS Wednesday 9th May 2012, 6.00pm The Grange, Newark Road, Cotham NG24 3RJ Visit - Solar Farm

Approaching from the North (Hawton), the solar farm is nearer to Cotham than Hawton. On leaving Hawton there is a bend in the road and on the inside of this bend there is Pykett’s Transport. One to two miles further turn into "The Grange" on the right hand side with a gated entrance and the parking place will be signposted.


We will be given a tour of the facility, ably assisted by LARK Energy.

Wednesday 2nd May 2012, 7.30pm NSK Offices, Northern Road NG24 2JF AGM and Lecture – “Harnessing the Wind” – Dr Andrew Halfpenny

Following the Society’s AGM, Dr Andrew Halfpenny will speak on the latest developments in wind turbine technology.