The Newsletter of Chelmsford Advanced Motorists
P.O.W.D.E.R.Y? www.iamchelmsford.org.uk Issue 123 January 2018 IAM Group 7223 Registered Charity No 1059372
Honorary Life Member Here is John Stone on the left receiving a gift in recognition of his work with the group and an Honorary Life Membership of the group from Chairman Steve Wright.
Congratulations Here is one of our successful members receiving his certificate. Rak Rehal left receiving his certificate from Chairman Steve Wright in the centre and on the right Observer Norman Smith. "I thought that overall this was a great process and has raised my awareness of overall road sense. Special thanks goes to Norman, my Observer who advised and supported me throughout" Rak Rehal
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Forthcoming Group Meetings These are usually held on the 2nd Monday of each month at the Essex Police Sports and Social Club, Which is through the Police vehicle park at the very end of St. Margarets Road, Chelmsford. Group Meetings start promptly at 8pm, so please arrive at around 7.45pm.
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Associates, Full Members & Guests Welcome Date
Topic
Speaker
Monday 12th February
Ford Motor Company – Vehicle (Passive) Safety. Design Development and Testing plus thoughts on driving behaviours
Chris Taylor
Monday 12th March
Essex Fire & Rescue Service
Mick Cumming
Monday 9th April
DNA & fingerprints
Chris Truran
Make a note in your diary and please be there! Disclaimer—Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this Newsletter are those of the individual writers and they do not necessarily reflect those of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, nor those of the Chelmsford and District Group of Advanced Motorists. Their accuracy has not been verified. Notice—Data Protection Act: records are held of members personal details submitted on their application form. The information will be used solely for the Group’s administration purposes and will not be passed to any third party.
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Welcome
to our new Associate and Full Members. We look forward to seeing and talking to them at our monthly Group nights Angie Miller
Bicknacre
Martine Compton
Great Baddow
Rob Bennett
Maldon
Ed Haynes
Chelmsford
Richard Young
Braintree
Douglas Prasser
Sth Woodham Ferrers
Colin Owen
Brentwood
Martyn Stevens
Billericay
Rosalind Gunning
Broomfield
Anne Oates
Pleshey
Veerle Bellers
Chelmsford
Neil Lyons
Dunmow
Marc Coltelli
Wickford
Elspeth Hodgkinson Howe Street
Steve Fox
Dunmow
Phil Green
Sth Woodham Ferrers
Rhys Woolner
Chelmsford
Bill Risk
North Weald
Manuel Bhatt
Sth Woodham Ferrers
Barry Taylor
Burnham on Crouch
Samantha Jones
Great Notley
Trevor Wright
Rayne
Raj Bhatta
Hutton
Siri Geary
Heybridge
Christine Ball
Felsted
Tom Rehal
Danbury
We are a friendly bunch, so don’t be worried about coming to our Group nights if you are on your own. Make yourself known to John who will greet you at the desk, he will find one of us to come and talk to you. John will also try to get you to part with some money for the raffle. There will be Local and National Observers, at the evening and you will be able to get answers to any questions that you have. Please come along, we’ll even give you tea or coffee and there is a bar - for light refreshments obviously! Terry Joyce Page 4
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Roll of Honour Congratulations to these latest Members of our Group who have Passed
‘The Test’ Test No
Name
Test Date
Observer
1089
Joanna Naylor
13th March
Graham Lowe
1090
Lawrie Bowes
14th March
Scott Bannister
1091
Stephen Hedges
10th March
Mark Criddle
1093
Paul Marven
25th June
Terry Joyce
1094
Jessica Talbot
8th July
John Ockmore
1095
Phil Oakley
15th October
Rob Wise
1096
Alan Shaw
29th October
Graham Lowe
1097
Angie Miller
19th November
Terry Joyce
1098
David Cobb
21st November
Mike Klaber
1099
Martine Compton
27th November
John Ockmore
1100
Colin Owen
8th December
Graham Lowe
1101
Debbie Campbell
13th December
Norman Smith
1102
Iona Nelson
16th December
Mark Criddle
1103
Manuel Bhatt
18th December
John Ockmore
1104
Marc Coltelli
21st December
John Ockmore
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From the Chairman EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY Prior to writing this article I was thinking just how good value our membership is. I believe once we join an organisation we rarely think of just what we get for our money. Firstly insurance: I've just renewed my insurance again through Surety (the IAM’s broker). Personally I have not found cover for other family members much cheaper that I can obtain from price comparisons site but I have again found my own insurance cheapest through them. This year I have saved just over 24% on my cover which equates to around £75 compare to the cheapest quote on Compare the Market. Secondly driving activities: I continued this theme and decided to google the cost of the skid pan experience we offer. I discovered you can take an hour's course at Thruxton for £99 or have a full half day with us for a fraction of the price. I do not believe you can compare the other two activities as our 4x4 experience seems more involved than any I can find online and a similar day to Dunton just does not exist for the general public. Observed Drives: According to another google search the average price of a driving lesson in the UK is £24. Add this to the price of a driving test of £75 (plus £23 for a theory test) it can be seen that the all inclusive IAM course rate of £149 is extremely good value. Finally add in a meeting with guest speaker every month and free magazines I believe our membership fee is unbelievably cheap. My advice to all who are reading this is to make the most of it. The more of the above you get involved with the greater the value you are getting from the subscriptions you pay. I would like to invite you all to do likewise and just review the value of being a member of the group. Steve Wright GROUP CHAIR
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~~~~~~~~ Editorial ~~~~~~~~ Hello, There has not been a newsletter since June 2017. This was because I have had a number of family commitments that have taken up my time and I have been unable to complete the newsletter. This started me thinking and I have come to the conclusion that I will resign as Newsletter Editor next year at the AGM. I have been the editor since 2006, the longest serving editor in our groups history. Unless someone steps forward and takes the role, the group will no longer have a newsletter after the AGM. I am prepared to help any new Editor until they are confident on how to do it. I will also from time to time provide articles for the newsletter. Our Outside Events Team were at the Maldon Car Show last July, read the thoughts From Dagmar on Page 22 and see the pictures on the back cover of the newsletter. Please keep the letters and articles coming.
Terry Joyce Check out the dates for this year on Page 19. To all those people who have passed their test: It would be appreciated if you could write a few words thanking your Observer and maybe something about the process and your test, to give those New Associates an insight into the process of learning Advanced Driving. Please remember: Do telephone both your Observer and Graham Lowe ( Associates Co-ordinator ) immediately after your test.
Please contact me by email at terry.joyce@iamchelmsford.org.uk Page 7
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Group contact information Our Group Enquiry number: - 07757 399897 Honorary Life Members
Mr Mike Corbett, Mr Glyn Jarrett, Mrs Ruth Jarrett, Mr Dave Travers, Mr Colin Snow, Mr Scott Bannister, Mrs Gaynor Manthorpe.
Committee Chairman
Steve Wright
Vice Chairman Secretary
Norman Smith Colin Snow
Treasurer
John Johnston
Membership Secretary
Mick Gilbert
Chief Observer Associates Co-ordinator Newsletter Editor
Graham Lowe
Events Co-ordinator Training Officer
Terry Hyland Pat Clements
Terry Joyce
Outside Events Organiser Malcolm Kentish Committee Member
Ken Howard
Group Contact Committee Member
Terry Joyce John Ockmore
Committee Member
Dagmar Hampton
Committee Member Committee Member
Rak Rehal Richard Sneader
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POWDERY I touched on this subject in the last issue by talking about the Y in POWDERY. The acronym ‘POWDERY’ refers to a regular check of the components and accessories which are fitted to the vehicle but note that some are found under the bonnet and some in the boot. The ‘Y’ in POWDERY refers to YOU! If you missed it See https://issuu.com/forward_vision/docs/122_issuu
P is for petrol. Not literally petrol as there are a number of different fuels used in modern cars including electric, so the question to ask is; do I have enough fuel for the journey I am about to embark on?
O is for oil.
There are various oil/fluid reservoirs and they need checking regularly. Not all vehicles have all the following oils/fluids: Brakes, Clutch, Engine, Gearbox, Power steering. Check yours and if you are not sure about which is fitted to your vehicle you should consult the handbook. For instance; do you know if you have a cable controlled clutch - or is it hydraulic? This is important! When did you last check your engine oil? Has the level changed? Continued on Page 11
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Powdery continued
W is for water.
There are various water reservoirs and they all need checking regularly. If you are not sure about which is fitted you should consult the vehicle handbook. Engine coolant. Depending on the age of the vehicle this will be either the expansion tank or radiator. Make sure whoever services your car checks the strength to make sure it will not freeze. Screen washer, similarly to the engine coolant, check the bottle to make sure what strength you require for the winter. Battery (if applicable). If sealed, check the electrolyte indicator for correct colour And don’t forget on long journeys that you have bottled water in the car for when you stop for a break.
D is for damage. Not cosmetic damage, anything that might cause an injury or make the car unroadworthy. If you have parked your vehicle in a road overnight or you have left it in a car park whilst shopping etc., it might have suffered some damage from other vehicles or shopping trolleys without your knowledge. Therefore a quick visual check of the fundamentals is important: Wheels for damage, tyres for slits and punctures, Lamps and reflector covers for breakage Mirrors for breakage. Continued on Page 11
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Powdery continued
E is for electrics. Exterior lamps working. Interior warning lamps all working Horn working.
R is for rubber.
Tyre pressures and tyre tread depth including the spare. Tyres must have a tread depth of at least 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and around the entire circumference. Wind screen wiper blades and their carriers. Blades for nicks and tears - carriers for slackness in the blade spine. Don’t forget the rear if applicable. Water hoses under the bonnet. Pedal rubbers, are they worn smooth? Are they missing?
Y is for you. Covered in the last edition See:
https://issuu.com/forward_vision/docs/122_issuu Terry Joyce
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Anti Hi-Jack Driving Experience
In July last year Chief Observer Graham and me were invited to go and have a taster session of a Anti Hijack Driving Experience. We travelled to Bovingdon Airfield (near Hemel Hempstead, Herts) about a one hour drive On arrival we were greeted by the team at their base and offered drinks. We chatted to the other like minded participants while we had our drinks. We were then introduced to the team that were going to put us through our paces and given a safety briefing before trying to find a crash helmet that fitted. We were then put into teams of three and allocated an instructor. We headed out onto the old airfield to start the training. All the cars were automatics. The instructor demonstrated under and oversteer in the car before moving on to the first exercise which was avoiding a pedestrian in the road. The pedestrian was represented by a large cone with a teddy bear attached to it, which on the face of it sounds simple. The aim of the exercise was not only to avoid the pedestrian but also be in control and get the car back onto the left hand side of the road. We started driving towards the Teddy at 30mph and as we drove between two cones (see picture below) we then had to steer to the right (fairly violently as there wasn’t much room) to get around the Teddy and then steer back to the left. At 30mph it was difficult and even harder at 40mph. Lets say we weren’t really in total control but learnt a valuable lesson. Then the instructor demonstrated how to do a “J turn” and then it was our turn. Reversing at fairly high speed, a full turn of the wheel as you come off of the power, into drive and floor it. Not something I’d like to do on the road but you never know when it might come in handy. Next was the slalom through a series of cones, first going forward and then in reverse and who knew that I would be better going backwards than forwards. The next exercise was a team effort to see which car could do it the fastest, like a relay. We started in a cone garage, drove through a slalom of cones drove into another cone garage, reversed and back down the course to the original garage, swapped drivers and did it until all three of us had driven it. simple you might say but then they covered the front and rear screens with blankets and told to do it again. Working as a team using what vision, we had we managed to negotiate the course albeit at a lot slower pace. Surprisingly to our delight we had the fastest time. I can highly recommend this course as it pushes you way out of your comfort zone (well it did for me) which enables you to develop as a driver but also in an extreme situation and don’t believe they could never happen to you as an advanced driver, you would be in a much better position to make the right decision Graham and I were impressed with this course and Mick Croome was invited to talk at a group night. Please see the next page an offer by Speed Skills to have a Taster or Full Session with them. By Terry Joyce Page 12
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http://www.speedskills.net/vouchers Page 13
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Advanced Driver For many of you it may have been years since you looked at the theory of Advanced Driving. I am sharing the new logbook issued to new members that join the group. The Advanced Driver Course Logbook continued
The Vehicle There are certain key actions that any advanced driver must take in relation to their vehicle: To conduct pre-drive checks correctly and ensure that vehicle maintenance is up to date - Advanced drivers should have an ordered approach to checking their vehicle They should undertake that check to a high standard, remembering that the primary concern is always safety - Given that many modern vehicles have extended maintenance intervals, they may clock up a lot of miles/time between services. It is therefore important to adhere to their service schedules - Even the most sophisticated checking systems will not detect every problem so visual inspection is still required If any doubts arise, advanced drivers should have their vehicle checked by a professional To know the performance and safety features of their vehicle – and have the ability to conduct a cockpit drill detailing them They must be aware of their vehicle’s capabilities in order to remain safe and legal Maximum appropriate acceleration will vary considerably from vehicle to vehicle They should be aware of the safety features and aids fitted to their vehicle, and be prepared to explain them - For example, when starting their vehicle, they should know which warning lights should come on – and when they should go off - They should also know when to stop and investigate if a warning light comes on during a drive, i.e.:- If it is red - as soon as it is safe, If it is amber - the next time they stop Advanced drivers should also be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the gearbox fitted to their vehicle. To understand the purpose of and conclusions from a moving brake test - While a modern vehicle may display a warning light in the event of a brake failure, the effect of an obstruction or other outside influence won’t be monitored - Advanced drivers should be able to conduct a moving brake test at a low speed in order to safely assess that the vehicle pulls up evenly on all wheels with no adverse effect on the steering. They should be aware if the braking system makes any untoward noises - They should also know the required pressure on the pedal to slow and stop their vehicle and be aware of the performance of their tyres in the given conditions To recognise the issues when driving an unfamiliar vehicle - Advanced drivers should always be prepared to conduct a cockpit drill to get to grips with an unfamiliar vehicle and any features which may affect the way they drive it Continued on Page 15
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Advanced Driver continued
The journey There are certain important factors that advanced drivers must be aware of in relation to their journey
That the purpose of their journey and the time available may influence their driving and their decision-making. Advanced drivers must always consider the purpose of their journey – and whether it is likely to change; For example, an observed drive may, on conclusion, become a drive to visit friends or to pick-up children, so priorities may change. Similarly, they must be aware that if time is short, that may become the focus of their concentration and affect their decision making process and attitude towards other drivers For example, they should not become less willing to share space nor more aggressive in their communication By recognising these changes at an early stage, an advanced driver can manage them effectively That route choice and planning will influence the way they drive Advanced drivers should consider their knowledge of the route and the possible effects of how they choose to get there For example if the bypass is closed and they have to go through the town centre unexpectedly; how might that affect the way they approach the drive. If they are relying on Sat Nav and it fails can they deal with it
The wider world Driving doesn’t happen in a vacuum; it is part of life. Advanced drivers should therefore be aware of the possible impact other lifestyle factors may have on their driving. In particular, they should:
Consider the range of influences that may impact on their driving; For example, whether their peer group’s view of how to behave on the road differs from that of a careful and competent driver. How peer group pressure might influence their attitudes and behaviour when driving. Similarly, what is their focus if they are a commercial salesperson on route to their next meeting? Or a delivery driver under pressure to complete their round. Continued on Page 16
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Advanced Driver continued
Understand how attitude to risk may affect driving choices; A thrill-seeking, tryanything-once approach to life can easily translate into risk-taking behaviour on the road; something which is unacceptable in an advanced driver. To counter this risk, advanced drivers should: Pause to consider the negative consequences of any risk-taking Behaviour and effectively manage any behaviour that may lead to inappropriate risk taking. More next edition. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Electronic Newsletter & Emails
Whilst new members have been getting their copy electronically for some time it would be helpful if more people joined in with the electronic age and did the same. We are not going to force anybody to move to electronic but we would appreciate it if you consider letting the newsletter editor know if you are willing to receive yours by email. In any event for the purpose of telling people about Group nights and the occasional event such as the skid pan it is useful to have as many e-mail addresses as possible so if you are not currently on our mailing list it would point to us not having your email address. Please let the newsletter editor know and he will pass it on.
Please let us know if you change your email address. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So who tops the table for speeding?
Professional footballers lead the field for drivers most likely to have a speeding conviction, figures show. Men across every age group are more likely to have speeding convictions than women, with twice as many having a fine, Admiral Insurance has announced. Drivers aged 25 to 34 are the group with the highest number of convictions. The Mini Countryman is the vehicle most commonly associated with speeding, followed by the Audi S5 and the Audi R8. Not surprisingly, white van men, such as scaffolders and joiners, are most likely to use their mobile phones while driving. The area with the highest proportion of people convicted for using a mobile is Dumfries, with Southend-on-Sea and Uxbridge joint second, then Romford. Using a mobile at the wheel can also be very expensive. For example, a 27-year-old female sales assistant from Cardiff, who drives a 2015 Ford Fiesta, would see her premium soar from ÂŁ809 to ÂŁ1,471 if she was convicted of using one while driving. Ignoring a traffic light would see it increase to ÂŁ1,190. By Ray Massey, Motoring Editor of the Daily Mail Page 16
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Technical Update Advice into VAG group DSG gearboxes For many years now our advice in relation to ‘automatic’ gearboxes has remained the same when waiting at traffic lights – it has always been ‘apply the handbrake and keep drive engaged.’ This was regarded as best practice on a generation of gearboxes where more wear was caused during the gear selection than would be caused by allowing the torque converter to idle with mild load on it. Things have moved on in the area of automatic gear selection and some systems we regard as ‘automatic’ are actually more akin to a manual gearbox with assisted selection. We have recently had some communication regarding the issue of what to do during a prolonged stop with the DSG or S Tronic boxes as fitted to VAG group cars (VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda). Conventional advice may well result in premature clutch wear (the engaged gear system will be slipping a clutch to prevent movement) and the advice given by VW is to apply the handbrake and select neutral if stationary for some time. This is to minimise wear to the system. The activation of stop start systems is also different from manufacturer to manufacturer and what will allow the operation in a BMW may not work in a Toyota. To promote safe effective operation of not only the ever developing gearboxes, but also the environmental aids it is essential that an associate reads the vehicle and gets information with regards best practice for their particular vehicle specification. It is not possible to offer a one size fits all piece of advice, it is as likely to vary from model to model and definitely will be different when you change manufacturer. If after reading the manual an associate is still unsure I would point them in the direction of the manufacturer’s forums which have in depth discussions on such points readily available. Failing that I am happy to try and help with individual cases via email if the answer appears unavailable elsewhere. By Richard Gladman, head of driving standards Page 17
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Young Driver Scheme Do you know of anyone who is not 17 years of age, but wants to learn how to drive? Chelmsford IAM group supports this road safety scheme to give people the opportunity to learn basic car control skills in Driving School Dual Controlled cars on private land before they go on the public Highway. Lessons, lasting for one hour, are run on the third Sunday of most months at Earls Colne (near Coggeshall). There is an initial Registration Fee of ÂŁ40 which covers registration and the first one hour lesson. Subsequent lessons cost ÂŁ28. Lessons must be booked in advance. The scheme is intended primarily for 16 year-olds but, if vacancies permit, places may be offered to 15 year-olds or even to older people who are nervous about
getting behind the wheel (again, or for the first time). Full details of the scheme, a letter from Essex Police and a map may be viewed, and the application Form can be downloaded, from http://youngdriverscheme.org/ Alternatively, forms may be obtained from the YDS Organiser. Nicola Hyland, 67 Main Road, St Lawrence Bay, Southminster, CM0 7NA Dedicated Mobile number 07847 645632 or yds@iamchelmsford.org.uk
Notification of Events There has been a lot of positive feedback from events organised by the Group. If you would like to be kept informed of any up and coming events please make sure that l have your current email address.
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Dates for 2018 Monday 12th February
Ford Motor Company – Vehicle (Passive) Safety. Design Development and Testing plus thoughts on driving behaviours
Saturday 10th March
Introduction to 4 x 4
Monday 12th March
Essex Fire & Rescue Service
Tuesday 20th March
Committee Meeting
Monday 9th April
DNA & fingerprints
Sunday 29th April
Driver Experience Day
Monday 14th May
Automatic Driving
Tuesday 22nd May
Committee Meeting
Monday 11th June
Driving manoeuvres in the car park
Monday 9th July
AGM
Tuesday 17th July
Committee Meeting
Monday August 13th
Group Night
Monday 10th September
Group Night
Tuesday 18th September
Committee Meeting
Monday 8th October
Group Night
Monday 12th November
Group Night
Monday 10th December
Christmas Quiz and complimentary buffet
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Mick Cumming
Chris Truran
Nick Fearn
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Letters & emails On all matters relating to motoring and the Chelmsford Group, this newsletter or your experiences in preparing for or taking your test are most welcome. Hi Terry, On my recent holiday around Hereford, I came across the garage in the attached picture in the centre of the village of Weobley. The garage is apparently still in business (its vehicle service entrance must be around the back?), but it's unclear whether the fuel pumps still work. They are both labelled 'DERV' - a term which seems to have largely dropped out of use. Note that there is another pump outside the hairdressers next door! Regards, Tony Groves
Our Current Observers Are you interested in being an Observer? Contact Pat Clements 01245 223427 Pat Clements
Graham Lowe
Mark Criddle
John Ockmore
Ed Haynes
Norman Smith
Terry Joyce
Richard Sneader Rob Wise
Michael Klaber Paul Marven Page 20
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Events Introduction to 4 x 4 off road driving The date for the above is Saturday 10th March 2018. Start 9am - Finish (around) 1pm. Cost will be ÂŁ34 per person.
Driver Experience Days Dates are:Sunday 29th April & Sunday 30th September If you haven’t been to one, please make an effort to go on one as it will improve your driving ability.
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Maldon Car Show What is so attractive about vintage car shows? The answer for us oldies is that we possibly we remember when the cars on show were common place on the roads. They enable us to have a lovely wallow in the past, even if some of the memories were less than pleasant - turning the 1937 Morris 8 half way up Lynton and Lynmouth hill in order to finish the climb in reverse comes to mind. My Father, a very gentle man, swore, a thing I had never heard before. It made a big impression especially as it was backed up by squeaks of anguish and alarm from my Mother. What do you know? There in the Maldon Show was the exact same model, in the same livery. There were other old familiars on show including a Sunbeam Talbot, a hunter Super Snipe and an Austin 16 – the model that appears in so many police dramas, chasing across the screen with bells ringing and lights flashing. I learnt to drive in one of these. It could skid for England and once managed to jettison a wheel in the middle of Hyde Park.
Also on view was a long line of Mini’s – all dates, shapes and sizes. In addition to the cars every form of tool, spare and trim was on sale. There were also the owner club stands and the family was not forgotten, antiques, toys, books, tapes and loads of junk to browse and of course there were the food outlets! Have you ever noticed people graze their way through a day out? Best of all was the river view and on this particular day enhanced by perfect weather.
by Dagmar Pictures from the car show can be seen on the back cover of the newsletter. Page 22
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Congratulations More certificates
New Observer Richard Sneader on the right receiving his Local Observer Certificate from Chairman Steve Wright
Martine Compton receiving her Test Pass Certificate from Chairman Steve Wright. “I was delighted to pass the test so quickly, thanks to John Ockmore’s efforts, specifically before a landmark birthday and in time for the renewal of my car insurance policy!” All the best Martine
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Maldon Car Show 2017