The A46 Newark to Widmerpool dualling project is now drawing to a close.The Society visited the Project Office in March 2010 shortly after the work started, since which time the work has considerably advanced, including the Christmas 2010 installation of the new railway bridge at Bingham, for which the project team was highly commended in the 2011 Institution of Civil Engineers East Midlands Merit Awards.Wednesday 14th March 2012, 7.30pm - NSK Offices, Northern Road NG24 2JF - Lecture – “A46 Project Update” – Aidan Brannan of Balfour Beatty
The A46 Newark to Widmerpool dualling project is now drawing to a close.The Society visited the Project Office in March 2010 shortly after the work started, since which time the work has considerably advanced, including the Christmas 2010 installation of the new railway bridge at Bingham, for which the project team was highly commended in the 2011 Institution of Civil Engineers East Midlands Merit Awards.
Wednesday 22nd February 2012, 7.30pm - NSK Offices, Northern Road NG24 2JF - Lecture – “Building the Bourne to Saxby Railway” – Stewart Squires
The Bourne to Saxby railway, opened in 1893, was one of the first to have a comprehensive set of photographs taken as a record of its construction. These provide an early and literal snapshot of civil engineering at that time, with a mix of traditional techniques and the latest technology.
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.
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