On Saturday 26th September we will be visiting the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stable Yard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3EE. We will arrive...

Our Autumn Advanced Driver Course starts on Sunday 30th August with a Course Introduction starting at 10am at the World of Glass St. Helens. Its...

On Saturday 26th September we will be visiting the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stable Yard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3EE. We will arrive...

On Thursday 16th July we will be getting together for a meal at the Sandpiper, 6:45pm for a 7:00pm start. You are very welcome to...

A Simple Explanation of Vehicle Stability in Bends.  Normally the faster you want to go, the higher the gear you use. But have you noticed...

Next time you are approaching a junction with traffic lights, ask yourself what a green light means. If your answer is ‘go’, you are only...

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week,as forecasters predict a tougher winter for...

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week he is advising motorists on driving...

Newsletter June 2026

A Simple Explanation of Vehicle Stability in Bends.  Normally the faster you want to go, the higher the gear you use. But have you noticed...

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on driving in...

This week’s tips from the IAM’s director of standards, Mark Lewis, are looking at how drivers can best prepare for driving in heavy rain. Keep...

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week,as forecasters predict a tougher winter for...

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week he recommends top tips on how...

I was parked in St Helens town centre one Saturday afternoon when I returned to my car and discovered a flat tyre. I tried to...

Thank you to all those who attended the AGM. It was a great evening and the talk by Barry Foster from Blood Bikes was excellent....

Congratulations to our rider National Observer Steve Baxter who has now passed the Advanced Driver Test. His Examiner was Andrew Bloomer. Well done Steve. This...

A warm welcome to Steve Baxter who has joined the Group as a rider National Observer. Thank you Steve for supporting our rider training. Mark...

Newsletter August 2026

Newsletter June 2026

I was parked in St Helens town centre one Saturday afternoon when I returned to my car and discovered a flat tyre. I tried to...

Welcome to Michael Davies who will join our Autumn Advanced Driver Course. Best wishes Mike as you progress through the course. I’m sure you will...

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week he is advising motorists on driving...

Charged batteryA flat battery is one of the most common reasons for a breakdown, so make sure your car battery is properly secured with a...

On Saturday 26th September we will be visiting the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre, The Old Stable Yard, Smithdown Lane, Liverpool, L7 3EE. We will arrive...

Our Autumn Advanced Driver Course starts on Sunday 30th August with a Course Introduction starting at 10am at the World of Glass St. Helens. Its...

This week’s tips from the IAM’s director of standards, Mark Lewis, are looking at how drivers can travel safely to and around busy town centres...

This week the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) have tips for riding in wet weather from its director of standards, Mark Lewis. While all bikes...

A Simple Explanation of Vehicle Stability in Bends.  Normally the faster you want to go, the higher the gear you use. But have you noticed...

Two issues need to be addressed: 1) moving through lights at a ‘safe’ speed2) being in a gear which allows good control of speed with...

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Oct 4, 2019, 14:55 PM by Mark Farnworth

Driving with young children can sometimes be stressful when trying to keep an eye on both them and the road. This week is back-to-school for...

The daily commute can often get repetitive and could tempt you to look to your car for entertainment. A favourite song may come to mind...

Welcome to Michael Davies who will join our Autumn Advanced Driver Course. Best wishes Mike as you progress through the course. I’m sure you will...

Welcome to Simon Matthews who has joined our Group as an Associate member. Best wishes as you progress through the Advanced Rider Course. I’m sure...

Insert for Associate Booklet Autumn Course 2026

Jul 16, 2016, 00:12 AM by Mark Farnworth

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips and advice from our chief examiner, Peter Rodger. This week, he is advising on checking...

Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. This week,as forecasters predict a tougher winter for...