GAM Committee meetings, which are held online, have moved from the first Thursday of every odd month to the third Wednesday of every odd month with immediate effect. GAM Observer meetings, which are held online, have moved from the first…
Older motorists could see new driving laws launched amid headlight glare research
IAM RS has surveyed members, and the data suggests that there is compelling evidence of a real issue. The Government has given TRL a contract to conduct independent research into headlight glare. Road safety experts have praised the development of…
Change of Sunday Runday date in November 2024
Following the change of venue from Guildford Borough Council Depot to Ripley Hall, we had to move the Sunday Runday from the third Sunday of the month to the second Sunday of the month. Unfortunately, this clashes with Remembrance Sunday…
Induction session changes
Running the Associate briefing on Zoom in real time has proved very challenging. Offering several dates often means only one or two join at a time, and a fixed date didn’t work for many. GAM are therefore trialling the use…
Secretary Update
Following our previous notice that Paul Whitehead has resigned from his Secretary and additional roles, we are delighted to update you about some new GAM appointments. John Holcroft, a long term GAM member, has taken on the Secretary role, John…
First use of Ripley Village Hall
Sunday 11th August 2024 saw GAM use Ripley Village Hall for the first time as our base for holding Sunday Observed Runs. There was plenty of car parking space before entering a welcoming entrance hall. GAM used the small (air…
Change of Date and Venue for Sunday Observed Runs
Sunday Runs will continue from the Guildford Depot on Sunday 21st July 2024 at the usual times. HOWEVER: From August 2024, two changes occur. Firstly, observed runs will be held on the SECOND Sunday of every month (not the third…
The Wrong Class of Use for Car Insurance
Does the wrong class of use mean you’re uninsured? You could be breaking the law! Imagine driving home from work, when you find yourself involved in an accident. You exchange information and return home to report the incident to your…
Resignation of GAM’s Secretary
Paul Whitehead, GAM’s Secretary, has resigned with immediate effect. Paul Whitehead has supported GAM for over 30 years, firstly as an Observer, and then for the last 16 years as Secretary. Post COVID Paul took on 4 other committee roles unstintingly (including…
Induction Session Timing Notice
The GAM Committee has decided to introduce fixed times for the Induction session for Associates, which has to be completed before the Associate undergoes their first Observed Run. The sessions will be held online on the second Monday of every…