Car Section

The Car Section meet every second Sunday from the car park behind Woodley Civic Hall, Hyde Road, Woodley, Stockport, SK6 1QG. Stockport is within easy reach of Manchester, south Lancashire and north Cheshire. The Group run 3 advanced driving car courses each year, starting in January, May and September. The next car course starts with a classroom session on 6th January 2011, with the first practical session on 9th January 2011.

If you would like to book a place on one of our courses or if you want to find out more about advanced driving, email Mike Beavan or phone him on 01625 428444.

Young Driver and Rider Scheme

Manchester Group are offering free advanced training to drivers and motorcycle riders from the Manchester area in the 18 to 25 age group.

Every year, over 3,000 car drivers aged under 25 are killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads. THINK! Road Safety reports that drivers are more at risk of having a collision in the first two years after they pass their test than any other group of drivers, and as many as one in five new drivers have a crash within their first year of driving.

Manchester RoADAR have decided to launch the Young Driver and Rider Scheme to target this high risk group. Every year Manchester Group will offer sponsorship for up to 15 young drivers or riders to undertake their practical advanced driving training course. Every 4 months, five places will be offered on a first come first served basis for sponsored young drivers or riders.

Although young drivers usually have fast reaction times and excellent vehicle control skills, their lack of experience, particularly of driving at speed, negotiating bends and overtaking, often contributes to collisions.

Manchester Group of RoADAR, run by trained volunteers, aims to increase road safety by teaching advanced driving and riding techniques to help improve observation, anticipation and planning and focussing on what are often contributing factors to collisions. As a result, not only do members benefit from lower insurance premiums, improved fuel consumption and less wear and tear to their vehicle, more importantly it is statistically proven that Advanced Drivers and Riders are less likely to be involved in a collision.

For more information about the Young Driver and Rider Scheme, contact the membership secretary Mike Beavan Mike Beavan or phone him on 01625 428444.

Bike Section

The Bike Section training sessions meet by appointment at a mutually convenient location by prior arrangement with David Timmins, telephone 01270 610332.

The Bike Section meet for Ride-outs on the last Sunday of the month from one of three locations: Poplar Services at Lymm, just off the M6, Junction 20; Mottram Junction at the end of the M67 and from Ellesmere Centre at Walkden. The meetings start at 10.00 am prompt.

Group Social Events

Saturday 9th October 2010

Group walk, Arley Hall near Northwich.

Meet 10am at the walkers carpark, Arley Hall, near Northwich, Cheshire. Postcode for sat navs is CW9 6NA. Arley Hall is 4.5 miles north of Northwich and is shown on most maps. Directions are signposted from junctions 9 and 10 on M56 and from junctions 19 and 20 on M6. Follow the brown tourist signs. The walk is flat and 5.5 miles long sampling the delights of the countryside surrounding the magnificent landscaped park of Arley Hall and the charming village of Great Budworth with its historic cottages. Toilets are at the George and Dragon, Great Budworth, but for patrons only, so you may wish to purchase some crisps or a coca-cola. Bring a packed lunch.

Contact Mike Beavan or phone him on 01625 428444 for more information.

Tuesday 9th November 2010

The winter Group social is a departure from our normal format. This will be a social evening with a difference because it's going to be exploring the world of the paranormal—ghosts and spirits! Sharon Slinn, general manager of ClubZero Ghost Group will give a talk on how the Group investigate the spirit world. Be there if you dare!

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All social evenings are held at Woodley Civic Hall unless otherwise stated and start at 8.00pm.