PAST EVENTS

The following were events that took place late 2010 - 2011, all of which proved to be successful and informative for our members.

Friday 25 November. Annual Wine & Wisdom Charity Quiz Night.

Another entertaining fund raising evening was held in Ripley Village Hall when the Branch supported Chestnut Tree House, West Sussex; a Children's Hospice when 11 teams generously gave of their time, money and knowledge to make the evening a success. A report of the evening's event can be read here. A further report will be given when the cheque presentation is made early in 2012.

Tuesday 18 October. Visit to M25 new Motorweay Service Area site.

A short dated visit was made possible for 10 branch members to have a guided tour of the infrastructure works taking place to construct a new service area on the M25 near Junction 10, Cobham/Wisley, with particular interest in the construction of an underpass of the main carriageway which is being carried out whilst the carriageway of eight lanes remains in use. A report of the visit can be read here.

Wednesday 7th September 2011 - Southern Branch Annual Seminar

Southerns 20th seminar "Highway Engineers - Promoting Safer Road" was held at the new venue, Ashburton Hall, Winchester on Wednesday 7 September when over 80 delegates witnessed many varied presentations all intended to raise awareness of trends in managing and enhancing safe networks. We will be providing copies of the presentations that can be accessed by those delegates who attended for their future reference. Please allow 3-4 weeks for this to be undertaken. In the meantime, a detailed report of the event can be read following this link.

Wednesday 20th July - Carriageway Reinstatement Standards

Over 45 delegates received an interesting and thought provoking presentation on the subject of Potholes and Re-instatement Standards which are relevant at this time due to damage caused to the network by two successive harsh winters. A full report can be read by following this link.

Thursday 9 June 2011 – Branch Annual General Meeting

The Annual Branch AGM took place at The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, near Christchurch, Hants where we enjoyed a tour of the museum together with a light buffet lunch. Follow this link for a report of the AGM.

12th May 2011 - Olympics Transportation Update Presentation

In 2008, members were given an insight into the challenges that faced the Olympic Delivery Authority in arranging transport for the 'Olympic Family' and spectators to the various games venues. At this event, members were given a detailed update on how these challenges have been met. A report can be read from this link

16th March 2011 – Omnicom Engineering Presentation.

Branch members were given an informative and interesting presentation by Omnicom Engineering Limited that provided an insight into the latest technological advances in survey work and data gatheruing using video and digital technology. A detailed report can be read here.

Tuesday 23 November 2010 – Sign Fix Limited Presentation.

We were kindly hosted by Signfix Limited when a presentation was provided on the company's history and development of the Lattix passive safety sign system and introduced to 'Bikers Mate'. A detailed report can be read here.

Friday 26 November 2010 – Wine & Wisdom Charity Quiz. Ripley, Surrey

Another enjoyable, noisy and successful quiz run by Southern Branch to raise funds for The Park School, Woking. We now have a report of the event from this link. Also there is a report on the cheque presentation to The Park School

Thursday 21 October 2010 – Return visit to Epsom Coaches Limited, Epsom.

Another excellent return visit to the newly rebuilt premises of Epsom Coaches Limited where delegate were able to tour the ultra modern facilities which represent a major investment by the company. A full report is here.

A3 Hindhead Tunnel Visit

Thanks to the Highways Agency and Balfour Beatty CEL Limited, members were given a fascinating and interesting visit of the entire site including a drive with stops for inspection through both bores of the tunnel. A detailed report can be read from this link. (>6MB)

Thursday 29 July 2010. Road Death Investigation Manual -Implications for Highway Engineers.

A well supported event that recognised concerns that members have on the possible implications for highway engineers following a death on a road and the subsequent investigation by the Police. Excellent presentation by Sussex Police and a report on the event can be read here together with some useful links for further information.

Winchester Seminar – Friday 18 June 2010

Despite our misgivings at changing the day and date for this important event in our calendar these proved to be unfounded with yet another successful event achieved. With a good attendance and good speakers we achieved high ratings on the delegate feedback with a high percentage giving it an "excellent value for money", "efficiently arranged and implemented on the day".

Unfortunately, due to building work taking place in the venue, we took the precaution of moving this year's event to a larger hall which was not entirely suitable but we are assured the improved Conference Chamber will be back in use for the next event.

We will have a more detailed report on this event soon. This was followed by the Institute's National AGM when Southern member, Steve Spender, was installed as IHE's President for the forthcoming two years.

22nd March 2010 – "Crime in Focus" – The Grange Leisure Centre, Midhurst

This event was a re-run of one that was held last year which proved so popular that it was agreed to hold it again at Midhurst to give members in the 'south' of the Branch area to attend. This decision was well vindicated with over 40 members attending. Please download a report of this event.

18th February 2010 – Site visit at Ford Materials Recycling Centre

Ever wondered what happens to the recyclable materials you deposit in the container? Our visit the West Sussex Materials Recycling Centre, Ford enabled us to see where it is sorted. The provision of this facility is not only good to reduce the levels of landfill but will also reduce the movement of many goods vehicles on the local highway network. Download a report of this visit.

28th January 2010 - County Emergency Planning, Leatherhead NMIC

In the event of a major incident occurring, members of the County/Unitary Highway Departments have a vital role to ensure access to the incident site and evacuation of the injured and other members of the community who may be affected. Ian Good, Head of Emergency Planning at Surrey CC discussed the various procedures that have to be adopted in accordance with national guidelines. Here is a full report of this presentation.