The Institution of Civil Engineers Yorkshire & Humber Retired Members Section (RICE) invites IMechE members and guests to attend their next talk. 

Jim Taylor’s presentation will cover Aldwark Toll Bridge, the only private
vehicular toll bridge in North Yorkshire. It was constructed and opened 254 yeas ago in 1772, as a result of an Act of Parliament to replace a rowing
boat ferry across the River Ure, a tributary of the River Ouse north of York.

There have been several public inquiries to increase tolls, and recently
substantial structural repairs and fabric refurbishment works were undertaken to the bridge. There are proposals for automated traffic and toll systems.

The talk inter alia will comprise, history from inception, bridge formal
assessments, structural repairs and fabric refurbishment works, traffic
forecasts, business case for increases in tolls, public inquiries, construction
works and future proposals.

Speaker:
Jim Taylor has had a long and varied career as a civil and structural engineer in Scotland, Canada and then England, latterly as MD of the Dossor Group and prior to merger with Mason Clark Associates. Jim is currently a Consultant with Dossor MCA and acting mostly as an Expert Witness in the UK and overseas. Jim works from the York Office of MCA, is also a trustee of several charities, and a member of the Professional Conduct Panels of the:
 • ICE (as a Fellow)
 • RIBA (as a lay member)
Jim is passionate about engineering, encouraging and developing engineers on their career paths.

Programme:
10.30: Registration, coffee/tea service
11.00: AGM
11.10: Presentation, followed by questions and discussion
12.45: Bar open; and buffet lunch service (optional & payable in advance)

Catering:
Tea and coffee will be served at registration.

Buffet lunch (optional & pre-order only) - following the meeting, a hot and cold selection buffet lunch will be offered. The cost is £14 per person for the main course buffet and £6 for dessert (optional). Payment by BACS in advance of the event is preferred, but cash will be accepted on the day. Details regarding payment will be sent to you by the Admin Officer at the time of booking if you indicate that you wish to stay for lunch.

Booking:
To book to attend this event, please send a message to the Admin Officer (Nicky Baxter) via the "Send a message" link at the bottom of the page. When booking, please confirm if you would like to stay for lunch.

The deadline date for booking to attend this event is Thursday 9th April.