Event Type: Social Event

20 May 2011 19:00 to 22:00

Home to the lords of the manor of Clevedon for centuries, the core of the house is a remarkable survival from the medieval period. The house was purchased by Abraham Elton in 1709 and it is still the much-loved family home of his descendants today. Note: the Elton family opens and manages the property for the National Trust. Source http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-clevedoncourt.htm

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical Lecture

10 May 2011 18:30 to 20:30

LECTURE “Driverless Vehicle Technology” Joint lecture with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Professional Development Event

16 March 2011 18:30 to 20:30

INFORMAL GATHERING to explore the mechanics of working within the IMechE Swindon area committee. and how it could assist with your IMechE ambitions followed by a Nomination Meeting

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical Visit

17 February 2011 10:00 to 11:30

An excellent opportunity to visit Hills Waste Solutions Ltd. Waste Management Facility at their Lower Compton Site. Here you will see recycling of materials collected via their Kerbside collection team in Wiltshire, treatment for wood recycling, composting and water treatment. The tour will end with a view of the Landfill, which is required to manage householders waste not presented for recycling. Please note the tour is limited to 20 persons and places will be allocated on a strictly

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Technical Lecture

11 January 2011 18:30 to 20:30

A presentation hosted by Simon Tansey - Royal Mail Engineering on ‘Postal Automation’ and conducted in conjunction with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). About this event The trial packet and bulk mail processing system being used at Royal Mail's South West Distribution Centre handles packets, bundles, trays and bags of mail. The talk will describe how the system functions and the problems encountered when processing a variety of products simultaneously.

Industry: Machine systems informatics & control