Welcome to the Yorkshire Region Western Area

If you live in and around Huddersfield/Halifax, we are here to support you and all our fellow local members.

There are over 500 members within the area and it is great to see the area continue to be a centre of engineering excellence.

 


Activities

We aim to put together a variety of events each year, including technical lectures, CPD workshops, social events and technical visits. We hope you find something of interest among the selection and look forward to meeting you at some of these events.

The events try to cover the IMechE key themes of Energy, Environment, Education, Healthcare, Transport and Manufacturing.

Please check our events calendar for this year's activities. 

The IMechE Yorkshire Western Area Committee has established a close link with the Calderdale & Kirklees Manufacturing Alliance (CKMA) - run by manufacturers for manufacturers. Find out more about the CKMA.

In 2021, the CKMA launched their Make it in Manufacturing Virtual event. Aimed at Year 8 & 9 students and their teachers,  MiiM showcases local companies who produce an amazing range of products and sell globally. In a bid to inspire the next generation of engineers, this event offers information on which "options" to study for their future careers, and presents successful local businesses who are always looking for young, talented people keen to enter the world of work in a variety of roles.  Click here to find out more. 

 

Get Involved!

We are always looking for local members to get involved and help shape the way we deliver our support.  If you are interested in joining us at one of our monthly meetings or have any ideas for future events, then please get in touch via the Contact Us page.

Western Area Committee

The Area committee was officially re-formed in March 2010.

At our AGM in 2021, Ken Ball was elected as Chair of the committee, with other committee officers including Mike Dolton (Secretary), Brian Lawson (past Yorkshire Region Chair), and Prof. John Allport (University Liaison Rep.- University of Huddersfield).

Current and Future Events

Please click the event heading for further information.
  • Event Type: Technical lecture
    20 May 2026 18:00 to 19:00
    Online
    This online presentation will give a brief high level overview of the steel industry in the UK, its role in the rail supply chain and some of the questions it faces as it looks to the future.
    Industry: Cross-sector
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