Wessex Advanced Motorists

Members' Evening - Somerset Road Safety
2026-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Lady Alice Memorial Hall, Village Hall, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, TA3 6SG, United Kingdom
Andy McKay from Somerset Road Safety, a WAM member, will be our guest speaker on Wednesday, 20th May. His talk will cover:

Engagement with schools, primary, secondary and Somerset colleges. (most of us are parents/grandparents!)
The “Learn to Live” program for aspiring/new drivers and passengers.
The “Raise your Ride” scheme ( BikeSafe nationally) introduction to advanced riding techniques.
Engagement with riders at bike meets
Mature driver talks (U3A) “Keeping safely independent driving in later life”
Plus lots more if we have time!

WAM Committee Meeting
2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-03-04 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-07 19:30 - 21:00

Members' Evening - Children's Hospice South West
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:00
Debbie Birtwisle, area fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West, will tell us about the history and continued work of CHSW. Working not only for the patients, but also providing respite for parents/guardians and helping siblings to cope and relax.

Members' Evening - Blue Light Aware
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:30
The resource for emergency service vehicle awareness on the roads.
Based on guidance contained within the Highway Code, Blue Light Aware is a resource containing short videos and animations, produced on behalf of the emergency services. Their crews rely on the help of other road users when they’re on a ‘blue light’ journey.
We will be showing a selection of the Blue Light Aware videos to help you better understand the needs of emergency drivers, reducing the risks you face, while contributing to a safer road environment. You may also be helping to save a life…

Members' Evening - Work-Wise Job Club
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30
Lucille Morris from Work-Wise Job Club will come along to tell us about the history and current work of this Charity.

Members' Evening - Katharine Brunsch
2026-01-21 19:30 - 21:30
Following her well-received talk “Safe and happy travels with your dog” (reported in the news section), Katharine Brunsch of Tellington TTouch Canine Support is returning for another session exploring the 9 Elements of Tellington TTouch with examples of how we can make small changes that positively impact our dog’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. When applied in daily life, the 9 Elements transform ordinary interactions into extraordinary opportunities for connection.
This versatility enables us to support dogs in various situations and adapt to the uniqueness of each individual dog (and person). If you have other animals, such as cats, rabbits, or even horses, we will also discuss how the 9 Elements can help build a stronger relationship of trust and understanding.
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Members' Evening - Show and Tell
2025-06-18 19:30
Come along and introduce your car as if you were introducing it at the start of an Advanced Driving Test. (A demonstration will be given on the evening.) A well-presented car is always a good thing, so a quick wash would not go amiss. Everyone is a judge on the Show and Tell evening, and the most popular introduction, together with the best presented car, will be awarded a prize.
You do not have to take part if you do not wish to, just come all for the evening and the company.
