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NOVEMBER2011

NEWSLETTER

Worcester and Hereford Advanced Motorcyclists are affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorcyclists. Group No 3260 Contact: Ken Shaw, Editor: [email protected] Disclaimer: The views expressed in wham newsleer are not necessarily those of the Editor, The I.A.M. or Worcester and Hereford Advanced Motorcyclists: URL www.wham-motorcycling.org

December 2011

Worcester and Hereford Advanced Motorcyclists

Chairman’s Notes - Page 2

Editor’s Notes - Page 3

Noticeboard - Pages 3,4

Congratulations - Pages 5,6

Member’s Articles - Pages 7,8,9,10

Interesting Web Sites - 1

Wham AGM Notice - Page 13Commiee nomination form - Page 14Membership renewal form - Page 15

Off Road Day - Caption Competition - Page 12

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.wham-motorcycling.org

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Always ride so that you can stop within the distance you can see to be clear, by day or by night

Wham Newsleer - December -

Chairman’s Notes

Hi everyone.

I trust I’m not the only person who hasn’t done any Christmas shopping yet – after many years of experience I can now get it all done in 1hour and 40 minutes (which includes the 40 mile round trip to Hereford). If anyone is interested in developing my technique you are most welcome to enrol on a six week course of instruction – it’s not cheap but it is well worth it in the long run. Having said that, it’s just occurred to me that Annie’s going to read this – oh well, it was good while it lasted.

You will all have noticed the deterioration in the weather and the fact that the griers have been out to play. I have no doubt that this will result in a lot of bikes being placed in hibernation and I can’t say I blame you. There are a number of us (me included) that will be determined to brave the elements and keep riding. Whichever course of action you intend taking I’ve been forwarded details of the following website by Craig Endico:-hp://www.allyearbiker.co.uk/

The site contains all the information you might need about the cleaning service they provide and it is interesting to note that they will happily aend anywhere (for a group), I recommend that everyone considers it, especially after the damage that road salt caused to my bike last year. Craig and Roger Brookes are looking into seing something up with this company and, if anyone else is interested then, contact Craig, Roger or me so that something can be arranged.

Don’t forget the forthcoming AGM in January. As you may be aware, we are looking for volunteers to get involved with the commiee in various roles and you will "nd details further on in this newsleer. The ‘job description’ for all the commiee roles is available on the library section of the WHAM website and I would encourage you get involved in helping to run the group. Albeit it might seem a bit daunting I can assure anyone who is interested that there is plenty of help and support available from the ‘past masters’.

I’d like to "nish off by thanking everyone for the fantastic support I’ve had during my "rst year in the chair – I do intend applying to stand for the role of Chairman for next year and I look forward to joining you all in taking our group forward to continued success. And "nally, Annie and I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and best wishes for 2012.

Brian. (must go – I’ve been rumbled – going Christmas shopping apparently!).

http://www.allyearbiker.co.uk/

http://www.allyearbiker.co.uk/

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Editor’s Notes

It appears that my "rst aempt was well received, thank you all. Not wishing to rest on my laurels I have made some changes, hopefully for more improvement.

I have also introduced a new section entitled ‘Interesting Web sites’. I would imagine that most of use the internet for our various hobbies and interests (some of us have a life outside of motorcycling). What I hope, is that you submit any sites you may deem would be of interest to the membership, for example, you no doubt are aware one of my passions is photography, and on reading numerous magazines I am amazed at the number of so called photographers who do not know their camera shuer count (how many times they have taken a photograph). So I have included the web site hp://myshuercount.com/ this is a free site and will do exactly what it states.

Best wishes to everyone for a Happy Xmas and New Year

Noticeboard

Cosy log cabin for year round holiday lets near St Austell, Cornwall. Mevagissey, Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan all within easy reach. Sleeps 2+2. Contact Christine Nixon on [email protected] or telephone 01684 575576It is a peaceful, cosy retreat and has two bedrooms with a double bed, two bunk beds (6') and a kitchen/dining/lounge and a bathroom.It's warm as it's well insulated so it's good in the winter and has parking right by as you can see from my (John Nixon) van in the pic. It's available from January 2012

Holiday Coage Let - John Nixon

http://myshuttercount.com




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REMINDERNewsleer e-mail address is: [email protected]

REMINDER All articles for publishing to be submied no later than last day of the month i.e. for January 2012 Newsleer articles in by 31 December

OFF ROAD DAY will be at Mick Extance’s Off Road School near Welshpool on Saturday 17thInterested in learning some new biking skills? - reserve your place early!Sunday18th is another Denis Osborne Special - a ride out in North Wales, no details yet as Denis still has to decide where South Wales ends!Accommodation can be provided at a local pubIf you need to know more details please contact Denis on 07831-341217 or e-mail to [email protected]

Wham Dirty Weekend March 17th and 18th 2012

Noticeboard

Triumph Sprint ST 1050 ABS 2009 Graphite Grey. Loaded with over £800 of Triumph Accessories. Triumph Street Triple 2008 675cc in Green with colour coordinated Bellypan, %y screen kit, and visor, brand new rear tyre. Contact Mark Silvester for details on 01789 731226 or mobile 07889 419211.

FOR SALE





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Congratulations

Andrew BrazierObserver - Eric Reynolds

Ray Foster-MorrisonObserver - Derek McMullan

Roger DaviesObserver Derek McMullan

Gill Kantolinna IAM test passObserver Brian Morgan

Martin WardObserver Richard Smith

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Ian RossAlways ride so that you can stop within the distance you can

see to be clear, by day or by night


Congratulations

Sandy LampiObserver Brian Morgan

Del Brion quali&ed as Group Observer

Ian Ross - test passObserver Brian Morgan

Guy Boardman - test pass Observer Roger Brooks

Geoff James - test passObserver Steve Edwards

Alex Hoyle quali&ed as Group Observer

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Most of you will be aware that Ian Barnard works for the AA. He receives a monthly magazine from the company called “Standby” and the various articles are interspersed with commendations for patrols that have been received from grateful members. One of these in particular caught Ian’s eye as it was bike related and he thought it would be worth sharing with the club

I was motorcycling with friends in Derbyshire and to cut a long story short, one of our number had to be airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. His girlfriend was from Scotland and as you can imagine was very, very distressed, but had also acquired a puncture.The Patrolman came to site and recognised her as having delayed shock, which obviously meant riding home 320 miles on a patched tyre, whilst crying for her heavily injured boyfriend was unthinkable. After some discussion between the patrol and his managers on the phone, the AA kindly agreed to repatriate her and her bike back to Scotland.I am a business person and know this sort of effort has gone far beyond what would usually be expected and will have cost the organisation money. Please be assured that through riding and my business contacts I will sing the praises of the AA to everyone I meet for helping our friend when she was in distress. I am also an active member on several web forums and will convey my hopes for other members to take up membership with your organisation as a result of this. My own membership is up in a couple of months and I for one will be taking out future policies with the AA as a result of their compassion and humanity in this situation.

Members Articles

NOVEMBER2011



COMPLAINING GETS RESULTS by Alex Hoyle

A QUESTION OF INSURANCE by Alex Hoyle

I've just bought another bike for the winter, a BMW GS800, and was on the look out for insurance. So as normal I always go to both Confused and Go Compare to see what they can come up with. The cheapest quote I managed to obtain for me with zero no claims bonus, (this is because its being used on my other bike) was with Hastings Direct at £152.64 I'm also doing my observer training with John Hodges and I mentioned this to him, he said I should try IAM Surety so I did. Their best quote for the same bike was around £300.00, again I mentioned this to John and he said I should get back in touch with them, if only to let them know that they were not competitive.To be honest I was not going to bother, however in the end I sent them an e-mail. Well, "rst thing Monday morning the phone goes and its the chap from IAM Surety, offering to match the Hastings Direct quote of £152.64

I have an Arai Chaser Helmet, which I must say is super piece of kit. However the visor on an Arai is held on with what Arai call side pods. These side pods clip on to the side of the helmet and help to "x the visor in position. Now, for some reason, in the last year I've managed to break three of the side pods, all on the left hand side. They are handed and can only be purchased in pairs at around £25.00 per pair. So you can see that this is starting to get expensive.

When the last one went the other week on the ride back from Tuffins at Craven Arms, I went berserk. I phoned Arai and got put through to the workshop. I explained the situation and pointed out that if they did not do something about this recurring problem, this was going to be my last Arai helmet. I was asked to send the helmet back to them, which I did.

The next day I had a call from them, saying that as a sign of good faith they would not only replace the broken side pods, but the chin vent, and the inner chin guard as well, all of which were showing signs of wear.

So in conclusion, if you have a go at some of these companies, you can get them to help once you point out you may be switching to a competitor. Good Old Arai I say.

Members Articles

NOVEMBER2011



Den Osborne tests the route for the next Wham Ride Out to the dunes at Aberdovey

Den has sent the Newsleer a few photos of his recent biking adventure to Southern Morocco and the Sahara (its a rather large desert) with Dakar legend Mick Extance.Den says the riding was fantastic but extremely hard work and after 10 days riding through dried up river beds, vast salt lakes, rocky mountain tracks and huge sand dunes he was well knackered, so he took another week off work to recover.Den was the only one of the "ve who started out to complete the route.

Please see next page for more photos

Members Articles

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Den’s Morocco Gallery

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Interesting Web Sites

“In the summer of 1953 my father Geoffrey Gander and his friends set off on their annual Motor Cycling holiday around Europe”

The opening words of a remarkable journey, this website is truly outstanding, anyone who visits will not be disappointed.

hp://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html

How many photos have I taken with this camera?hp://myshuercount.com/

Crashmap, a new website has just been launched, which allows members of the public to search for and look up the locations of every road traffic crash reported to police since 2005.

www.crashmap.co.uk

The thoughts, notions, and ideas here come from thirty years in the &eld as a shooter. Twenty plus on the road for National Geographic. LIFE staffer. Sports Illustrated contractor. 54 countries. 50 states.

hp://www.joemcnally.com/blog/

http://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html

http://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html





http://www.crashmap.co.uk/

http://www.crashmap.co.uk/

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OFF ROAD DAY Saturday March17th 2012

Will be held at Mick Extance’s Off Road School near Welshpool.

Win yourself a £50 discount by adding a caption to the above photograph.e.g. “how much longer do we have to wait for the ice cream van?”

All entries to: [email protected] before January 30th 2012. Winner (to be chosen by Denis Osborne) will be announced in February issue.

Caption Competition



NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGWORCESTER & HEREFORD ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS

Wednesday 25 January 2012

The Group AGM will be held at the Falcon Hotel, Bromyard at 8.00 p.m.The main purpose of the AGM is to review the events and finances of the past year and to elect the committee for the coming year. All full members and associates are invited to attend but only paid-up full members of the Institute and the Group may vote. (Those who have passed their Advanced Test)

Committee ChangesThe current officers – Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, & Treasurer must stand down but can offer themselves for re-election. The current intentions of the Committee are given below.

Officers

Chairman: Brian Morgan Standing down/seeking re-electionVice-Chairman Vacant Secretary: VacantTreasurer: Eric Reynolds Standing down/seeking re-election

Committee Members

Newsletter Editor Ken Shaw - seeking electionMembership Secretary VacantWebmaster James DicksonEvents (Worcester) Lynton Jaynes Events (Hereford) Rog BrooksRegion 3 Rep Ant Clerici - seeking electionRoutemaster Tony Davis

Current Known Intentions:Tony Davis will be seeking election as Vice-Chairman.

Note 1. Both Ken Shaw and Ant Clerici are co-opted members of the current committee. Note 2. The positions of Chief Observer, Red Group Senior and Blue Group Senior are committee appointments. The Chief Observer is invited to sit on the committee although either Red or Blue Group Seniors can attend on his behalf.

COMMITTEE NOMINATIONSAny WHAM full member wishing to put themselves forward for any of the officer posts or the vacant committee posts should complete the attached nomination form.

Voting will take place to fill the three officer posts and vacant Committee positions at the AGM. In the event of 2 or more nominations for a post, there will be a vote by show of hands on the evening.

Nomination forms are attached to this notice. Please remember, only fully paid up members of the Institute and the Group may nominate or be nominated.Please return nomination forms to any of the Officers/Committee Members as soon as possible or hand them in to the Secretary at the start of the Annual General Meeting.

All members are invited and indeed, encouraged to attend the A.G.M., not only to participate in voting in your committee, but also to volunteer your ideas, express your views and discuss where/how you would like the Group to progress.

ITEMS FOR AGM AGENDA

Any member can submit items for inclusion in the AGM Agenda. Items need to be submitted to the Acting Secretary at least three days before the AGM.

Nomination Form

for the election ofWorcester & Hereford Advanced Motorcyclists Committee 2012

TO BE HANDED TO ANY OFFICER/COMMITTEE MEMBER OF WORCESTER &HEREFORD ADVANCED MOTORCYCLISTS PRIOR TO THE AGM OR TO THE

SECRETARY ON THE EVENING OF THE AGM ON:WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY 2012

I ………………………………………………………...……………(Name in block capitals) wish to stand for election to the position of:

………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature……………………………………………………….…. Date………………...

Proposed by: (Name in Capitals) ………………………..…………………….………….

Signature………………………………………………….....…… Date…………………

Seconded by: (Name in Capitals) …………………..……..………………………………

Signature………………………………………….………...…… Date……….…………

Nomination Accepted by.......................................................................................

In the event of 2 or more nominations for the same post, I agree to a vote by ballot on the night & will abide by the majority decision.Please note: You may not stand for the committee if the law debars you from being a charity trustee.

If you wish to volunteer for the committee but do not know someone who can nominate you or second your nomination, please contact the A/Secretary, John Hodges on01432 890606 or E-mail: [email protected]



WHAM Membership Renewal Form 2012

Renewals due by Wednesday 25th January 2012

SURNAME_____________ Initials: ____________________ First Name:_____________

To renew your WHAM membership, please fill in the renewal form and give it, with the GroupMembership fee of £15.00* (cheques preferred) (members who joined after 31 August 2011 are exempt) to a Committee Member or return it to me, at the address shown below before 25 January 2012. Renewals will be accepted at the AGM. We need this form completed to ensure our records are up to date.No membership fee can be accepted without a completed form. If anyone has any questions regarding their membership please contact me on:-01432 890606 or [email protected]

Remember - you must be a current member of the IAM to be a member of WHAM!

PLEASE LEAVE CONTACT DETAILS BLANK IF THERE ARE NO CHANGES.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Postcode:Home Phone or preferred contact telephone number: _______________________________Email: __________________________________________

STATUSMembership Status: Associate / Full

GIFT AID DECLARATIONI want the charity to treat all donations I have made since 24 January 2007 and all donations I make from the date ofthis declaration until I notify you otherwise as Gift Aid donations.

Signature …………………….............. Date - - / - - / - - - -

NOTES1. You must pay an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the charityreclaims on your donations in the tax year (currently 25p for each £1 you give).2. You can cancel this declaration at any time by notifying the charity.3. If in the future your circumstances change and you no longer pay tax on your income and capital gainsequal to the tax that the charity reclaims, you can cancel your declaration (see note 1).4. If you pay tax at the higher rate you can claim further tax relief in your Self - Assessment tax return.5. If you are unsure whether your donations qualify for Gift Aid tax relief, ask the charity. Or ask your localtax office for leaflet IR 65.6. Please notify the charity if you change your name or address

Please give completed form and membership fee to any Committee Member or return to:John Hodges, 11 Pound Close, Tarrington, Hereford, HR1 4AZ

DATA PROTECTION ACT: As a member of WHAM, the personal informat ion given on this form will be held in confidence on a computer file for membership records and newsletter distribution purposes only. If you wish to see your own details please contact the Membership Secretary.

Membership Fees £15.00*. Cheques payable to WHAM.Membership renewals will be accepted at the AGM on 25 January 2012 which then entitles full members to vote.

* If paying by cash then please help us by putting your completed form and cash in an envelope with your name clearly marked on it. Please ensure you receive a receipt for any cash payment. Thanks.



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