Norfolk & Norwich Group of Advanced Motorists E-mail Newsletter - "Torque"
Volume #29 (5th June 2009)
Contents
- Welcome
- Letters
- Young Drivers
- Up And Coming Events
- Spread the word (please)
- Advertising
- WELCOME
Welcome to volume 29 Torque. Again, apologies for missing last months Torque but I have been rather ill with a nasty infection which the doctor chose to operate on a couple of weeks ago. Things are starting to return to normal in the Minns houshold.
If you have any feedback regarding this issue of Torque then please e-mail me on steve@minvo.com
- LETTERS
From John Elwin:
"Thanks for 'Torque' Email
With regards speed limits, if they improve road safety fine, but I doubt if anyone will actually enforce these respective limits.
In my home town of Aylsham their are many 30 & 20 MPH restrictions that very few people (of all age, sex, or race) actually adhere to these legal limits.
The new mini Rbt near to the new Tesco's store shows how few people actually understand the reason for such facilities, again most drivers go far quicker than the 20 MPH limit and they appear to think they are an obstacle that should be overcome as quickly as possible with many going straight over the raised surface.
The stretch of road from this mini RBt to the town centre (1/3 mile) is an education; mobiles being used whilst not only in charge of a vehicle but often with children onboard, Newspapers and atlas's being read and some drivers even drinking cups of tea/coffee.
I bet (hope) they are not IAM Members.
Regards"
- YOUNG DRIVERS
Unfortunately I have been sitting at home with my feet up for more weeks this year than I haven't. This has had a disastrous effect on my ability to organise the Young Driver Courses for this year. The courses are still going ahead but it means I am low on numbers for the course.
The course dates are:
Tuesday 16th June and the following three Tuesdays
Tuesday 14th July and the following three Tuesdays
Sunday 6th September and the following three Sundays
If you know anyone who might be interested in attending one of the courses then please let me know.
Learn To Drive! with Pams Academy of Motoring
Lessons starting from £19 per hour
Motorway / Refresher courses / Pass Plus Scheme / Nervous people welcome
Based in Potter Heigham, and covering all areas between Wroxham, North Walsham & Yarmouth
Please ring 07772 189210 or Visit our web site www.pamsdriving.co.uk for further details
- UP AND COMING EVENTS
NORWICH:
All at Wensum Community Centre, Hotblack Road, Norwich
All on 2nd WEDNESDAY of each month (unless otherwise stated)
10th June
David Boulton
Photographer
Signs & Sounds of Norfolk
David took up full time nature photography in 2004 after 17 years as a postman.
8th July
Stephen Bumfrey
BBC Radio Norfolk
Tune in to your local BBC radio station in the mornings to hear Stephen and get an idea of what you are likely to get on the evening.
No Meeting in August
9th September
St John Ambulance
First Aid for all
14th October
David Kenworthy
IAM Chairman
If you have any questions for the IAM Chairman then please let the group Secretary know by 1st October
KINGS LYNN:
All at the NEW VENUE - The Farmers Arms Inn, Knights Hill Hotel, South Wootton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 3HQ
See the signs at the venue to direct you to the specific function room.
All on 4th MONDAY of each month (unless otherwise stated)
22nd June
Terry Towler
Regional Co-ordinator
Terry is the link between the Group and IAM House.
Come along and find out what he does - also an opportunity to ask your burning questions on IAM procedures.
27th July
John Woodford
Is an Apiarist
Come along and find out that use John has for the inhabitants of his apiary.
Does he keep them just for the products they produce or does he use them to pollinate crops.
No Meeting in August
28th September
Trevor Howard
East Anglian Defences of the 1940s
This will also include Home Guard information and memorabilia
26th October
Jamie Tink
VOSA
Providing a range of information on licensing, testing and enforcement services
with the iam of improving the roadworthiness of vehicles and ensuring the compliance of operators and drivers.
23rd November
PC Garth Coupland
He will be talking about the work of a wildlife crime officer
14th December
Group Christmas Meal
Farmers Arms
7.00pm for 7:30 start.
Booking enquiries to Mark Framingham please.
OBSERVER MEETINGS:
Thursday 16th July 7:30pm
Farmers Arms, Wootton, Kings Lynn
Saturday 26th September 1:30pm
Hotblack Road, Norwich
Mark is in the process of choosing a date for the 2009 Workshop Day.
- SPREAD THE WORD
To be able to receive this newsletter you must:
* Have an e-mail address
* Have a computer to receive the e-mail
* And most importantly I must know what your e-mail address is.
So, spread the word. If you know someone who might appreciate a copy of this newsletter then please get them to send me an e-mail steve@minvo.com or call me at home on 01603 814035. If you know someone that doesn't have an e-mail address then simply print this e-mail and give it to them.
- ADVERTISING
If you (or you know of someone) who might want to sponsor our newsletter then please let me know. The added advantage of having an e-mail newsletter is being able to have hyperlinks straight to an advertisement on a web page.