St. Helens and District Group of Advanced Motorists Registered Charity Number 1058971 (England & Wales)

Chair’s Remarks April 2019

Hello everyone, The year seems to be  flying by, and with the clocks having gone back the light evenings are not far away (hurrah!). With the Winter Course now concluded we start looking forward to the Spring / Summer Course. Here’s hoping we have a Summer similar to last year; driving just seems all the more … Read more

New Lead National Observer – Mark Farnworth

Following the resignation of Lee Westhead as the Group’s Lead National Observer (due to work commitments) the Committee has appointed Mark Farnworth to the role of Lead National Observer. On behalf of the Group I would like to thank Lee for the work he has done as Lead National Observer and to offer Mark best wishes as he takes … Read more

Thank you and best wishes to Alan Phillips

National Observer Alan Phillips has decided to hang-up his clip-board and retire from observing. Alan has been a stalwart Observer for several years and passed his National Observer Test in January 2017. The Chairman and Committee would like to thank Alan for his service and wish him well for the future. 

Thank you and best wishes to Eric Lowe

Observer Eric Lowe has decided to hang-up his clip-board and retire from observing. Eric became an Observer during the Summer of 2016 and has been a stalwart attendee since. The Chairman and Committee would like to thank Eric for his service and wish him well for the future. 

Chair’s Remarks February 2019

Hello everyone, I hope everyone had a happy and fulfilling Christmas and New Year. I know I did, although I think I may have eaten a bit too much! With the New Year for many people comes resolutions and new challenges. I’m hoping for some people that includes improving their driving and that we’re kept … Read more

St. Helens Group on Facebook

SHGAM is now on  Facebook page. The page address is https://www.facebook.com/StHelensIAM The Facebook page will complement the SHGAM website. There will be a greater focus of the SHGAM Facebook page on up and coming events, courses and the Sharing of posts from the IAM RoadSmart Facebook and other pages. If you use Facebook then take … Read more

F1RST Test Pass for Eric Smith

Following a recent Test pass by Eric Smith who came very close to getting a F1RST, Eric had another go at the Advanced Driving Test today and this time achieved a F1RST. The Examiner was Jeff Mather. Well done Eric, all your hard work and perseverance has paid off. This is a fantastic achievement.