On the 12th November the St. Helens Group will be 40 years old. A fantastic achievement and testimony to generations of Observers and Committee members...

Contact us | Get directions ibis Styles (formerly Ramada Encore) hotel, 4 Galway Crescent Piele Road Haydock, Saint Helens, WA11 0GR Thursday, 8th January 2026, 20:00 –...

On the 12th November the St. Helens Group will be 40 years old. A fantastic achievement and testimony to generations of Observers and Committee members...

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...

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, 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...

40th Anniversary Newsletter November 2025

Autumn is now taking a firm grip of the weather so take extra care when you are out and about. There will be increased likelihood...

Congratulations to Oliver Fullerton on passing the Master Rider Test and achieving a distinction. This is a fantastic achievement. Well done Oliver, all your hard...

Congratulations to Oliver Fullerton on passing the Master Rider Test and achieving a distinction. This is a fantastic achievement. Well done Oliver, all your hard...

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40th Anniversary Newsletter November 2025

Newsletter October 2025

40th Anniversary Newsletter November 2025

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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 the 12th November the St. Helens Group will be 40 years old. A fantastic achievement and testimony to generations of Observers and Committee members...

Contact us | Get directions ibis Styles (formerly Ramada Encore) hotel, 4 Galway Crescent Piele Road Haydock, Saint Helens, WA11 0GR Thursday, 8th January 2026, 20:00 –...

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...

May 10, 2017, 22:30 PM by Mark Farnworth

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...

40th Anniversary Newsletter November 2025

Congratulations to Gary Holmes on passing the Advanced Rider Test and achieving a F1rst. This is a fantastic achievement. Well done Gary, all your hard...

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

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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...