About our Group
The Stafford Group of Advanced Motorists was established
On the 24th May 1995 with the support of the Walsall Group and the
Region 3 Organizer for the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
The intention was to
Provide a Stafford based Group of Advanced Motorists affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists covering Stafford, central, and west Staffordshire.
Membership gradually increased from the original 61 people to the present number of 130. Since 1995 the Stafford Group has added a thriving Motorcycle Section and has succeeded in preparing over 250 drivers and riders to take the Advanced Tests – for cars, motorcycles and mini buses.
The main focus of the Stafford Group is to prepare and support drivers and riders on a one to one basis, providing individual opportunities for developing road skills to the point where the Advanced Tests can be tackled with optimism. We hold regular monthly meetings on the last Wednesday in almost every month at Hopton Village Hall starting at 8.00pm and these evenings are a mixture of fun, education, hands on experience and debate. Once you have passed the Test, Our group Membership Subscription currently stands at �10 per year, this would enable you to: -
Join in Group Activities
Help you to maintain your new skill level
Enjoy our quarterly Magazine
Mix with like minded people of all age's
The Motorcycle section runs regular meetings and the contacts are Paul Smith or Mike Hammond. The meeting is in addition to the Group Meeting in Hopton. If you are seeking to improve your road skills please contact us, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Some of our Group Activities include Guest Speakers from various organizations, a "Skid Control course", a fun day out with a Gliding Club and arranging for members of the Staffordshire blind Association, the opportunity to drive a car and ride pillion on a Motorcycle with a Group Observer.