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News Magazine of the Colchester Group of Advanced Motorists
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Winter 2019 website - https://www.colchester-iam.org/
A sign in Singapore showing an accident, what it was (car on its side) and where
The Colchester Group of
Advanced Motorists
affiliated to The Institute of Advanced Motorists
1Editors Notes:
Welcome to the Winter edition of 2019.This edition contains items on tax evasion,
phasing out hand brakes and a vehicle noise survey.
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS
Luke Faiers and Kevin Ayen .
USEFUL WEBSITES
http://seniorsdriving.caa.ca/ - A Canadian site providing tips and a practical
assessment for older drivers.
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history-vehicle - As it says a government website to
check mot history and thus mileage etc.
WHY IS IT CALLED 6.6?
Did you know at 30 miles per hour you are travelling at 6.6m every half a second?
This means if it takes you half a second to react, you have travelled another 6.6m –
that is why planning is better than reacting. 6.6 magazine’s title reminds readers of
this fact.
The Colchester Group of Advanced Motorists is a Registered Charity - No. 1049474 and is affiliated to the Institute of
Advanced Motorists Ltd.
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998: Colchester Group of Advanced Motorists advises members that their personal
details; name, address and telephone number, are held on computer. Members are assured that these details will be
used only for Group administration purposes and will not be passed on to any third party.
The views and opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect
those of the Colchester Group of Advanced Motorists or the Institute of Advanced Motorists Ltd.
John Holmes
Editor
2MEETING REPORTS
September
The meeting was a presentation by our treasurer Martin showing two videos the first
concentrating on night driving and the second a demonstration of what the police
call "friendly pursuit. The driver was giving a commentary all the time so you could
understand the decisions he was making as he was driving. Both were very
informative for the information they conveyed but also for those associates who find
commentary difficult it provided a good example of what to do.
Martin commenting on the video
3Richard Hull receiving his certificate for passing.
October
The evenings presentation was by Andy Bennett entitled 90 years of Social History
Through the Eyes of Mildred, my Austin Seven. It started about the beginning and
life time of an Austin 7 car, so named because it was just 7hp to start with. It was
only owned by folk who were comfortably off as it was by the standards of the time
pretty expensive. Basically a standard chassis was built and fitted with axles, brakes
and brake cables. The engine was fitted and then any number of design of body
was produced to fit neatly over the whole lot.
The presenter has an Austin 7 that he has named Mildred. It goes along happily at
about 30mph. There is a plethora of Austin 7 owners clubs across the UK and
beyond and they meet regularly. It was a very interesting talk and everyone seemed
engrossed in what was being said. One member brought along some personal
photos of the Austin 7 he once owned that were very interesting to see.He said that
to ensure the radiator/engine did not freeze up overnight, when not in use, he
4always needed to drain the water from radiator and block at night, to be refilled once
more in the morning. A necessary chore prior to antifreeze.
Andy
Bennett
and part of
the
audience
November
Tonight we had a timely presentation from our chairman about winter driving. This
was broken up into three sections, prevention, preparation and practice.
Prevention was an expansion on the standard POWER with two extra sections D
and Y. P is Petrol with discussion on the merits of a full tank so there are no
problems if you are stuck in cold weather against the weight saving suggestions of
half full tanks. O is Oil but also including all the other fluids such as clutch and
brake. W is for water not only coolant but windscreen washer, is the content suitable
for winter weather. D highlighted Damage such as cracked windscreens, are cracks
in the drivers line of sight plus any other damage that affects the driveability of the
car. R covered Rubber including tyres and windscreen wipers, in cold weather tyres
loose pressure so need to be checked. Lastly was Y, Yourself are you fit to drive,
do you take any medication for a cold, do you know what is in it does it affect your
driving.
We then moved onto Preparation with items to consider including am I comfortable
driving in these conditions; do I need extra supplies; check alternative routes and let
people know you are coming.
If there are situations you are not comfortable with then practice during off-peak
times. Also if you need to go out in an emergency take time to think it through and
ensure you are properly prepared.
A very informative presentation. The meeting finished with a raffle.
5James welcoming the new Associates
6EVENTS
I would like to thank the Colchester group members and their guests for their
support in attending the various group nights and events in 2019. As mentioned in
the last newsletter, the group nights in 2020 will mainly alternate between speakers
and training nights. This will benefit associates by gaining additional training to their
observed drives and improve their knowledge and skills, and should also be of value
to those who have already passed their advanced test.
I really appreciate any details members can give me regarding speakers they have
heard of or seen, plus any thoughts on events or visits I can look into. If you do
have any information, you can pass this on to me at group meetings, or email me
events@colchester-iam.org. I already have a few speakers booked, and some very
exciting events that I am hoping to arrange for 2020, but I always need more, as I
am constantly trying to find new and interesting things to do. Please remember any
special events or visits can only take place if you support them.
On Saturday 5th October 12 members, associates and guests took part in a skid
pan event at All Motor Training (Essex Skid Pan) Kelvedon. This was just in time to
gain some skid control knowledge before the wintery conditions arrived. The
session finished with everyone having the chance to ‘Drift’ the cars around the track.
We were lucky with the weather as it was one of the last warm and sunny days of
2019.
I am hoping to arrange another skid pan day in 2020, but I do need at least 12
people to commit to attend for it to take place. I will let you know of possible dates
in due course.
7So far I have a number of things scheduled for group / training nights in 2020, some
of which are still to be confirmed. Please see the back page of this newsletter.
For up to date information, please visit our website www.colchester-iam.org where
the current status of the meetings will be available.
I will send out an email just before each meeting as a gentle reminder to everyone I
have an email address for.
I look forward to seeing you at the next group night.
Barry Events Co-ordinator
8VEHICLE TAX EVASION BRINGS £94M REVENUE SHORTFALL FOR 2019
Vehicle tax evasion has gone down in the last two years but is still significantly
higher than it was before the tax disc was abolished in October 2014. Latest figures
from the Department for Transport show that the estimated proportion of unlicensed
vehicles in traffic in the UK was 1.6% for 2019. This marks a fall compared to the
1.8% recorded in 2017 but is up on the 1.5% recorded for 2015 and the figure of
around 0.6% in 2013; prior to the abolition of the tax disc in October 2014.
Overall, some 634,000 untaxed vehicles were on the roads in June 2019, when the
research was carried out for this year via a roadside survey at 256 sites. This
equates to £94m of potential revenue loss over one year, although the report noted
that some of this will have been recovered through DVLA enforcement activity or by
vehicle keepers paying arrears of duty at a later date.
The research also indicates that lack of awareness of the non-transferability of road
tax when vehicles change hands; under the vehicle licence system introduced in
October 2014, any existing vehicle tax now automatically ends when a vehicle
changes hands. The report said that there is therefore potential for evasion rates to
increase if the new keeper fails to understand or comply with the new
arrangements.
Backing this up, analysis of the unlicensed vehicles identified in the 2019 survey
found that 54% had been unlicensed for two months or less while 36% had changed
hands since the beginning of October 2018, which is higher than the proportion of
licensed vehicles (22%). However, the report added that the DVLA has been issuing
reminders to all new keepers who have not taxed their vehicle.
The research also indicated a higher proportion of older vehicles among the
unlicensed vehicles; 43% of the untaxed vehicles were 10 or more years old while
just 9% were less than two years old.
The highest evasion rates were also seen in the private and light goods vehicle tax
class, which accounts for 89% of all licensed UK vehicles and saw 1.7% of vehicles
untaxed in the 2019 research compared to 0.8% of HGVs and 0.5% of buses.
Commenting on the figures and the increase in vehicle tax evasion since the
abolition of the tax disc, RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “It’s hard to see that
doing away with the tax disc has been good for ensuring as many vehicles as
possible are taxed for use on our roads. “This all means the Government is
consistently missing out on very large amounts of tax revenue which from next year
will be ring fenced for maintaining major roads in England.”
Vehicles can be clamped or instantly impounded if found to be untaxed on a public
road - even if you had a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). Anyone who finds
their car clamped will need to pay a £100 fee to have it removed and will only be
released once the vehicle has been taxed. The DVLA also claim any unpaid vehicle
9tax arrears from the date it was last taxed or move to prosecute - with fines up to
£1,000.
The scale of the problem led to a report from the new auditor general, Gareth
Davies, to be attached to its annual accounts this year after the agency’s previous
unblemished record in collecting car tax became tarnished.
Until 2014, when the car tax disc was abolished, the agency collected up to 99.6%
of revenue. Since then, the figure has fallen to 98.2%, which might seem small but
is equivalent to an additional 500,000 vehicles evading tax. This is happening
because people are telling the DVLA that their vehicle is stored off the road but are
continuing to use it.
As a result, the agency has decided to incentivise cash-strapped police forces to try
and enforce the law – by asking them to do police checks on the DVLA computer for
vehicles they suspect are avoiding tax by pretending to be off the road. But, just
over half of police forces – 37 of the 44 in England and Wales – have so far agreed
to do so, despite being offered to keep all the money from fines, impounding
vehicles and from selling the impounded cars at auctions.
The 11 worst areas for untaxed cars and vans are: London, Northern Ireland,
Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Sheffield, Nottingham, Cardiff, Bristol, Leicester
and Coventry. In London, some 122,000 cars were either clamped or their owners
faced penalties. In Northern Ireland, it was 74,360 and Birmingham 55,000.
Latest figures saw prosecutions rise 171% since 2014, wheel clamping for
persistent offenders rise 115%, out of court settlements rise 165%, and penalties
rise 75%. “Stickering”, where a notice is stuck on a vehicles to say it is untaxed, also
rose by 109% over the same period.
Revenue from car and van tax has increased despite this loss of revenue. It is now
expected to rise to £7.4 billion by 2022 despite new car registrations falling by 12%
since 2016. The main reason is that people are hanging on to their cars for longer
with scrappage rates falling, so are paying more tax on higher polluting vehicles.
Of the almost 133,000 untaxed cars that were clamped and impounded by the
DVLA in 2018, around one in 20 (6,519) were Ford Focuses.
Second on the list is the Vauxhall Astra, at 6,102 examples, while the BMW 3 Series
rounds out the top three with 3,828 untaxed cars immobilised.
It wasn’t just cars that were penalised by the DVLA last year, either: more than
5,000 Ford Transit vans, a total of 20 DAF lorries and even an Irisbus (now Iveco
Bus) were clamped in 2018.
The statistics follow the DVLA’s launch of an awareness campaign that highlights
the risks and consequences faced by drivers who fail to keep on top of their car tax.
10REPORTED ROAD CASUALTIES IN GREAT BRITAIN: 2018
The Department for Transport has released the Road Casualties Report for 2018,
confirming that 1,782 were killed on Britain's roads last year. That's down from
1,793 - a fall of just one per cent - on the previous year. While the death toll has
remained consistent for the past seven years, the country does have one of the best
safety records across Europe, with UK roads named Britain's safest by a European
Commission report earlier this year.
The DfT's latest report showed that there were a total of 160,378 casualties of all
severities last year - including deaths, serious injuries and slight injuries.
That is six per cent less than in 2017 and is the lowest level on record. Compared to
a decade ago, it's a reduction of almost a third (31 per cent).
That's despite a higher volume of traffic on Britain's roads in the year, the report
said.
The rate of fatalities per billion vehicle miles fell by one per cent to 5.38 in 2018 from
5.43 the proceeding year, DfT numbers claim.
The report stated: 'The trend in the number of fatalities has been broadly flat since
2010.
'Previously, and particularly between 2006 and 2010, the general trend was for
fatalities to fall. Since that point, most of the year-on-year changes are either
explained by one-off causes (for instance, the snow in 2010) or natural variation.
'The evidence points towards Britain being in a period when the fatality numbers are
stable and most of the changes relate to random variation.'
The DfT figures show the drastic fall in road casualties from 2004 to 2012 and the
numbers evening out after that. The also show how significantly road accidents
have fallen since 1979, though little has changed in recent years
The UK now holds the crown of having the safest roads in Europe, according to EC
stats showing road fatalities per million inhabitants
The DfT's latest report showed that there were a total of 160,378 casualties of all
severities last year
The records show that there were no significant changes in the number of car
occupants, pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists killed on Britain's roads
While there are no plans to reintroduce targets, the government did announce an
updated road safety action plan as part of efforts to make Britain's roads safer.
The headline change being considered - among a total of 74 actions to improve
road safety - was to introduce penalty points for motorists who are caught not
wearing a seatbelt.
11That's after the 2017 road casualty stats showed that more than a quarter of those
killed in cars that year were not buckled up.
The proposals also include in-car breathalysers for known drink-drivers, which will
not let a vehicle start if they are over the limit.
And graduated licences – banning young drivers from the road at night or from
taking passengers under a certain age – are part of the Department for Transport
plans that could come into force from next year.
While there are no plans to reintroduce road safety targets, the government has
announced a new action plan to reduce traffic deaths, including driving curfews for
new drivers
The rate of fatalities per billion vehicle miles fell by one per cent to 5.38 in 2018 from
5.43 the proceeding year, the numbers suggest
But despite the failure to reduce road deaths and plans for tougher penalties for
those who ignore rules, it's key to point out that Great Britain's roads are among the
safest in Europe.
European Commission statistics for 2018, released in April, showed Britain as
having the safest roads in Europe, with 28 deaths per million inhabitants, compared
to an EU average of 49.
In this report Britain was ahead of Denmark, Ireland and Sweden at the top of the
road safety league.
In a separate study, using data from 2016, the World Health Organisation found that
Russia has the deadliest roads in Europe, with more than 20,000 road traffic
fatalities throughout the year, averaging at 18 deaths per 100,000 people.
Of those deaths, almost a quarter (23 per cent) involved alcohol.
In comparison, the UK's death toll was 3.1 per 100,000 people in 2016. Norway and
Switzerland were found to have the safest roads.
Just 135 road traffic casualties were reported for Norway, working out at 2.7 per
100,000 people. Switzerland, with 216 deaths on roads in 2016, had the same
amount of casualties per 100,000 people, according to the WHO's calculations.
The European Transport Safety Council also recently published a report showing
the reduction in road deaths in countries since 2001. Great Britain scored among
the highest, with fewer than 30 deaths per one million inhabitants.
12ACOUSTIC CAMERAS TRIALLED IN CLAMPDOWN ON ILLEGAL NOISY CARS
Think again about that trick exhaust upgrade
TRIALS have begun of new “noise camera” technology designed to catch motorists
who drive cars and ride motorcycles that exceed legal sound limits.
The new cameras, which will be tested “at several locations over the next seven
months”, are part of plans by the Department for Transport (DfT) to curb noise
pollution levels across the UK. According to the DfT, “long-term contact with loud
environments” has been linked to “significant health implications” such as heart
attacks, high blood pressure and stress.
In the trials, the noise cameras will be used to spot vehicles that exceed the UK’s
noise limits, which are currently pegged at 74 dB for all new vehicles, regardless of
whether or not they’ve been modified with parts like aftermarket exhausts. Should
the Vehicle Certification Agency decide to mirror the standards set by European
Union legislation, this will be brought down to 68 dB for “most passenger cars” by
2026.
These limits won’t apply to older cars, but they will still have to comply with the
noise level laws from when they were first homologated. For example, an 85 dB
noise limit is in place for all cars sold in the UK between April 1, 1970 and August
11, 1986.
The DfT says the prototype cameras will be able to properly determine whether a
passing vehicle has broken the sound limits, rather than relying on the “subjective
judgement” of present police officers. It’s also suggested the equipment could be
used to catch motorists who rev their car’s or bike’s engine, and automatic number
plate recognition (ANPR) tech is another possible future feature.
Should the trials be deemed a success, the DfT will put forward recommendations
to “further develop the system across the UK”.
The transport secretary Chris Grayling said: “Noise pollution makes the lives of
people in communities across Britain an absolute misery and has very serious
health impacts. This is why I am determined to crack down on the nuisance drivers
who blight our streets.
“New technology will help us lead the way in making our towns and cities quieter,
and I look forward to seeing how these exciting new cameras could work.”
The Motorcycle Industry Association’s chief executive Tony Campbell added: “All
manufacturers produce new motorcycles that follow strict regulations regarding
noise and emissions and we welcome these trials as a potential way of detecting
excessive noise in our community.”
13THE END OF THE HANDBRAKE
The sound of metal teeth grinding angrily as the handbrake is applied will soon be a
thing of the past, as manufacturers replace the manual with the automatic.
Sadly, for traditionalists, the life of the conventional parking brake is slowly coming
to a halt. Actually, not that slowly. Some useful research by CarGurus, a car
shopping site, suggests that some 37 per cent of new cars are fitted with the
traditional parking brake lever. The data is not weighted by sales, and bigger selling
models tend still to be fitted with the cheaper technology; but the trend is certainly
clear. Just as everything from air bags to built-in satnav has made its way down the
automotive food chain, so too will the electronic parking brake, for good or ill.
As of today, premium makes Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and
Porsche have entirely dispensed with the mechanical parking brake, and many
others are following suit, including the mass-market brands. Indeed, only two
mainstream manufacturers – Dacia and Suzuki – offer manually operated parking
brakes on every model in the range. Otherwise the majority of firms only offer the
old-school handbrake part on sportier cars or cheaper superminis.
The traditional manually operated parking brake and the electronic parking brake
serve the same purpose of keeping the vehicle stationary and both have to pass the
relevant product standards for volume sales, and an MoT test, as has long been the
case. As cars are increasingly also fitted with automatic gearboxes, linked to the
handbrake, and automatic “hold” functions for hill-starts, the integration of the so-
called handbrake and the other sophisticated control systems makes more sense
than attempting to retain the mechanical element under the direct control of the
driver – the danger of the mechanical and the electronic systems interfering with
each other is plain.
An electronic parking brake is operated via a switch that replaces the traditional
mechanical lever. This switch activates a pair of small motors which engage the rear
brakes. Until recently considered a luxury and advanced feature, the electronic
parking brake requires less physical effort, holds the car more securely and doesn’t
need adjusting in the same way as the traditional lever. Most electronic handbrakes
disengage automatically when you pull away, plus they often offer an automatic hill-
hold assist function, which is an additional safety benefit. The switch helps de-clutter
cabins by taking up less interior space than a chunky lever on the centre console.
However, by the same token, the consequence of an electronic parking brake
malfunctioning, whether in sympathy with the other systems or not, could be
correspondingly more drastic. A faulty or failing handbrake will usually makes its
imminent failure apparent before it eventually snaps; the electronic version may do
so more suddenly. If so, then the car could be rendered immobile. Alternatively, if
the sequencing of the release mechanism is configured wrongly, especially with a
14manual gearbox, or if it just goes wrong, a car so fitted could roll forwards or
backwards.
The first electronic handbrake on a production car was fitted to the 2002 BMW 7-
series limousine, which featured a button on the steering wheel to operate it. Today
it can be found on Golfs, Qashqais and Civics, among any other affordable models.
Chris Knapman, editor at CarGurus UK, commented: “It’s official, the death of the
handbrake is coming as manufacturers switch to electronic parking brakes in huge
numbers. Within the next few years we expect the number of cars on sale with
traditional handbrakes to decline further, likely only to be found on a select number
of niche models. Of course, the benefits can’t be ignored, but as the latest
technology trickles through manufacturer line-ups, many new drivers might never
experience one of the most familiar of automotive features. The temptation to
attempt flamboyant handbrake turns is soon to be a thing of the past too!”
CarGurus examined the model ranges and specifications of vehicles produced by
the following manufacturers: Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Citroen, Dacia, DS, Fiat,
Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda,
Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Seat Skoda,
Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volvo and VW.
15ROAD TRANSPORT EMISSIONS UP SINCE 1990 DESPITE EFFICIENCY DRIVE
Transport, including rail and domestic aviation, has overtaken energy as the most
polluting sector. Britain’s greenhouse gas emissions from road transport have
continued to grow since 1990 despite more efficient cars because traffic has
increased by almost a third, according to government figures.
Cutting emissions on Britain’s roads remains a significant challenge, according to
the report from the Office for National Statistics, citing a 6% rise in greenhouse
gases in the past three decades. More fuel-efficient vehicles have mitigated but not
stopped the increase in emissions, as traffic rates rose from 255bn miles travelled a
year in 1990 to 328bn miles in 2018.
Greenhouse gas emissions, primarily carbon emissions, or CO2, peaked in 2007
before levels of road traffic tumbled during the financial crisis. But road emissions
have steadily risen again since 2013 to more than 118m tonnes in 2017, more than
a fifth of the UK’s total emissions.
Car owners were encouraged by government in previous decades to switch to
diesel, a policy that helped limit carbon emissions but contributed to worsening air
quality in urban areas. Though greenhouse gas emissions improved relative to the
volume of traffic, the slow rate of change has resulted in the transport sector overall
– including rail and domestic aviation – overtaking energy production as the most
polluting sector. Overall UK emissions dropped by almost a third in the same period.
Campaigners’ calls for a modal shift in transport come in the face of figures showing
declining use of buses. The number of annual journeys in England has fallen by
more than 300m in the last five years, to 4.3bn in the year to March, and the Local
Government Association repeated warnings that half of all routes were at risk. Fares
on buses, as on trains, have risen faster than inflation.
Hopes for bringing down emissions otherwise lie in the swift uptake of low- and
zero-emission cars. The Tesla Model 3 helped sales of battery electric vehicles
surge last month to a record 3.4% of the UK market, although there was an
accompanying slump in sales of hybrids from last August, after subsidy cuts at the
turn of the year.
Although motor manufacturers have said the viability of that transition remains in
doubt, in May the Committee on Climate Change recommended bringing forward
the deadline so that only zero-emission vehicles would be sold after 2035. By the
end of last year, while almost 2% of new registrations were ultra-low-emission
vehicles, they comprised only 0.5% of all cars on UK roads, the ONS said.
Research published on Monday by Go Ultra Low, a joint government and industry
campaign to promote electric vehicle (EV) use, found that almost half the people
asked cited concerns over the availability of charging points as the biggest deterrent
to buying an electric car.
16ASSOCIATE INFORMATION
As of end November there were 2 Associates waiting an Observer
The observed drive is not the only aspect of training, the training meetings are
equally important and much essential information is obtained from them. Associates
are reminded that attendance at these is necessary and demonstrates their
commitment to the idea of advanced driving and the Colchester group.
While you are waiting to start the practical side, please read your copy of PASS
YOUR ADVANCED DRIVING TEST. This will mean that when you do start you'll
have a good idea of what's involved. If you want to ask any questions please feel
free to give me a call, otherwise I am usually at the group meetings and will be
happy to talk to you there.
Would all associates taking the test please let their observer know what the
test date is and let me know the result. You may think HQ Test Examiners keep
us informed, but it is not part of their brief so we will not know otherwise. Many
thanks.
Our list of Observers
Local Observer assessor National Observer Local Observer
Pat Corps Sarah Woodcock James Bullock
Louisa Davenall* Ian Scott-Thompson Mick Chubb
Brian Davies
* also National Observer
CONGRATULATIONS
Brian Davies
Associate co-ordinator
17Contact Details of Colchester Group of Advanced Motorists committee
President:
Ralph Young
Vice President
Pat Corps
COMMITTEE
Chairman
James Bullock
Honorary Secretary and
Vice Chair
Ian Scott-thompson
Group secretary
Sarah Korimbocus
Associate/Observer
Coordinator
Brian Davies
Newsletter Compiler
John Holmes
18Events co-ordinator
Barry Alexander
Minutes secretary
Louisa Davenall
Catering
Ann Hardwell
Shop & Raffle
Ronald O’Hare
Webmaster
James Bullock
Assistant Group Secretary
Chris Campbell
Honorary Treasurer
Martin Watts
19Events
All evenings are for all members and associates, these will be held at:
Marks Tey Parish Hall
Old London Road. All meetings will be held in the small room
Marks Tey,
Colchester
CO6 1EN
It is a requirement for associates to attend training sessions to enable them to be
familiar with advanced driving techniques and skills, prior to, and alongside their
observed drives. It is also important that those of you who have already passed your
advanced test attend, to further your skills as an advanced driver.
Details are also available on our website
2019
www.colchester-iam.org
December 17th Group night - Chairman's quiz
2020
January 21st Group night - Training Night - First Aid Part 2 presented by
Pat Corps.
Group night - A Circumnavigation of the World on a Cargo
February 18th
Ship Presented by Will Davenport (to be confirmed
March 17th Group night - Training Night
Group night - Writing a Text Book With The Help of School
April 21st
Failure Presented by Peter Inson
May 19th Group night - Training Night
June 16th Group night - Training Night
Group night - Presentation by Ex Police Forensic
July 21st Photographer and West Bromwich Albion Official
Photographer – Laurie Rampling together with AGM
August 18th Group night - Training Night
Doors open at 7:30 for an 8:00 start and include the buying of coffee & tea and
raffle tickets. AGM evening (July) will start at 7:30
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