Pete’s Blog

Editors note: Here is the third article, a little earlier than planned, written by Pete Harley (Observer). We are very grateful to Pete for taking the time to produce these well-researched articles. Share them with your friends to that the SAM Club rich with very talented bikers. Thank you. Hello again (probably for the last time) […]
IAM RoadSmart Partners with NADB

A guide to help IAM RoadSmart volunteer observers adapt their driving and riding coaching to the different neurodiversity needs and learning styles of people who take their Advanced Driver or Rider course has been published. The UK’s largest independent road safety charity teamed up with IAM RoadSmart member and training specialist Denis McCann to produce […]
Pete’s Blog

Editors note: Here is the second article, sorry it’s a couple of days later than planned, written by Pete Harley (Observer). We are very grateful to Pete for taking the time to produce these well-researched articles. Share them with your friends to that the SAM Club rich with very talented bikers. Thank you. Hello again In […]
Helicopter ER

In March 2019, Mike Wells was in a bad accident. His recovery and help in getting to ride again has been aided by SAM Observers. SAM members will be interested in tonight’s Helicopter ER programme, Really TV, S5 E17, in which Mike has a ‘starring’ role. It shows the vital work that the Helicopter ER […]
Pete’s Blog

Editors note: Starting today we have some great new articles written by Pete Harley (Observer). We are very grateful to Pete for taking the time to produce these well-researched articles. Share them with your friends to that the SAM Club rich with very talented bikers. Thank you. This is the first of a (probably) short […]
SAM’s New Chief National Observer

Looking for someone to fill the late Les Hatfield’s boots and follow Chris Holland as SAM’s Chief National Observer was always going to be a tall order. The problem was made more complicated by all the brilliantly talented National Observers we have in our club. One person though stands out as truly exceptional. He’s been […]
John Camm – Funeral

It is with great sadness that we have to report that John Camm (SAM member) has died. His funeral will take place on Tuesday, 18th August 2020, at Barnsley Crematorium, Ardsley, Barnsley S71 5EH. As a final salute to John, any SAM members are warmly invited to pay their respects by standing in the crematorium […]
Traffic disruption

Many thanks to Avril McCarthy for sharing the following information from South Yorkshire Police. So as not to add to traffic problems, we are advising that all SAM members, Observers and Associates should avoid the area when riding out tomorrow: Possible traffic disruption near NGH Saturday 15th August ‘Traffic disruption is possible around the Northern […]
SAM Committee

Here is your new SAM Committee. We will manage the club until a proper AGM can be held in 2021. If you believe that you can help in running the club then contact a member of the SAM Committee to talk about what we need and how you might be able to help. You can […]
Tips for motoring abroad

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been estimated that around 1.5 million UK drivers plan to take a trip across the Channel with their car for the first time this summer. Getting behind the wheel for the first time overseas can be a daunting experience. Fortunately, IAM RoadSmart is here to help you get through the hard parts […]