Our Local Group Network
Local Groups
Local Groups
Why join a local group?
As an IAM RoadSmart member you can get more involved in helping others become better drivers and riders, by being an active member of your local group.
With over 160 local groups spread across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, joining a local IAM RoadSmart group allows members to meet like-minded people, share ideas and develop their skills. They are great fun, thanks to social events such as Sunday rides into the countryside, group skidpan courses, treasure hunts or track days, as well as exclusive visits such as a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of a motorway control centre.
You can also use your advanced skills to become an Observer or Volunteer.
IAM RoadSmart couldn’t exist without the help of thousands of dedicated members who give their time to help others improve their skills. Having enjoyed the experience of learning with IAM RoadSmart, they want to make a difference and help others follow in their wheel-tracks. Our active volunteers are the lifeblood of IAM RoadSmart, and there are lots of ways you can get involved, such as helping out with local group activities or becoming an Observer.
Local groups organise events to raise awareness of driving skills as well as social activities, such as organised rides for members. Active volunteers are always needed, and no special skills are required. What you will get back depends on what you put in but at a minimum, you can expect to feel like you are making a worthwhile contribution to a vitally important cause.
Group List
Full IAM RoadSmart Group List
Aberdeen Advanced Motorists
The AAM is a group run by a Committee of Volunteers with a number of others helping with the observing of our associates. The committee currently exists of Chair, Secretary and Treasurer along with several co-opted members who oversee our social media content, newsletter delivery, social events co-ordination, observing and associate training.
Contact Name: John Banks
Email Address: treasurer@aberdeenadvancedmotorists.org.uk
Phone Number: 07308 139856
Altrincham Group of Advanced Motorists
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. Each group provides this support in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Dennis Poyner
Email Address: secretary-altrinchamadvancedmotorists@virginmedia.com
Phone Number: 0161 973 9002
Banff & Buchan
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. Each group provides this support in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Jane W.D. Ironside
Email Address: drivingbanffbuchan@gmail.com
Phone Number: 01346 541473
Basingstoke
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. Each group provides this support in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Peter Maxwell
Email Address: deputychiefobserver@iambasingstoke.org.uk
Phone Number:
Birmingham Advanced Motorcyclists
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. Each group provides this support in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Martyn Ray
Email Address: ClubSec@bamoto.uk
Phone Number: 07779 282877
Bolton and District Advanced Motorists
For over 40 years Bolton and District Advanced Motorists has provided car, van and minibus drivers with one-to-one guidance to improve their driving technique and raise their driving standard to that required for the IAM Advanced Driving Test. Please note, we have a new meeting place. Read our community page under About us for full details.
Contact Name: Katherine Whittle
Email Address: boltoniam@gmail.com
Phone Number: 01204 848449
Borders
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. We cover the Borders area for both advanced driving and riding courses. We provide support and skills development in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Jimmy Wright
Email Address: info@bgam.org.uk
Phone Number: 07767 402959
Bournemouth & Wessex Advanced Motorcyclists
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. Each group provides this support in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Andrew Carr
Email Address: membership@bwam.org.uk
Phone Number: 01425 402419
Bournemouth and Dorset Advanced Drivers
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. Each group provides this support in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Andrew Pollard
Email Address: groupcontact@bdiam.org.uk
Phone Number:
Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists
As a local IAM affiliated group we provide all the mentoring and guidance you’ll need as you develop your advanced skills with our team of friendly and skilled Observers. Each group provides this support in a number of different ways so please get in touch to find out more about the mentoring you will receive from us.
Contact Name: Brendan Molony
Email Address: membership@bam-members.org.uk
Phone Number: 0300 800 1258