Older Drivers Forum Gloucestershire
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Campaigning to keep mature drivers driving safely for longer, and how to plan when it is time to retire from driving. More information [email protected]
Cheltenham, Glos
Joined June 2022
Join our free webinar @10am on 25 October packed with practical tips for mature drivers on how to drive more confidently in winter. Guest presenter is PC Chris Horwood-Jones from GC Road Traffic Unit. Register here https://t.co/zVXqnjJU8s
@GlosLiveOnline @BBCGlos @bbcpointswest
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16.11 2:30pm A service at All Saints Church, Cheltenham for everyone to remember lives lost and those seriously injured on our roads – and to honour families whose lives have been changed forever, and pay tribute to our emergency services. A space for remembrance, compassion,
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Living Well in Winter @GL3 Community Hub this afternoon come and see us @BBCGlos @BarnwoodTrust @GlosLiveOnline @GlosHealthNHS @Glos_Police
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1.10 Thank you GOPA, the Grace Network, the Long Table & all our partners for a great event celebrating IDoOP. Tomorrow 07.10 come & meet more organisations at NHS ‘Living well in winter’ event at GL3 Community Hub GL3 1HX @GlosLiveOnline @BBCGlos @bbcpointswest @itvcountry
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We need YOUR HELP to shape the future of a brand-new, world-class website dedicated to mature driver safety. Please complete a questionnaire on how you think https://t.co/TuaWeroiuD can be improved. Your response will remain anonymous. Access the questionnaire here
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Thank you to our supporters for promoting yesterday’s webinar which resulted in 156 registrations and great feedback. Our next webinar at 10am on 25 October focuses on ‘Driving Safely in Winter’. This is the weekend the clocks go back and there is a spike in road collisions.
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Join from your home our free webinar on 27 September @ 10am packed with practical tips to help mature drivers drive more confidently in autumn. Register here https://t.co/xCiifRt63t Also we would love your views on how our website could be improved. https://t.co/l0TIMxuzPc On
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01.10 International Day of Older People. Come & celebrate at a community event at the Old Department Store Cirencester GL7 2NX hosted by Gloucestershire Older Persons Assoc (GOPA) & Long Table. Meet lots of organisations supporting our older generation & enjoy a ‘pay as you go’
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02.09 Thank you to Taynton & Tiberton Village Hall for hosting our first ‘Driving Safely in Autumn’ presentation of the year. On 27.09 we offer a free webinar on this topic. Register here https://t.co/xCiifRt63t
@GlosLiveOline @BBCGlos @bbcpointswest @itvwestcountry
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19.08 If a driver fails to renew their licence and continues to drive it is a criminal offence. Penalties are a fine up to £1,000, 3 to 6 penalty (once licence is renewed,) their vehicle may be seized, and insurance invalidated. If the driver causes a crash this could result in a
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18.08 Compulsory eye tests with licence renewal could have the added benefit of picking up at an early stage eye problems such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. @GlosLiveOnline @BBCGlos @bbcpointswest @itvwestcountry
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Watch the high-speed police chase that ended in a crash which flipped a van off the road. The dangerous driver in this incident has now been jailed. Marlon Henriques, driving a Volkswagen Arteon taken from a housemate, was seen overtaking two vehicles on solid white lines,
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🚗 Your tyres are your only contact with the road—keep them in top shape! Regular checks can prevent accidents & save lives. Learn more with @RoSPA’s tyre safety factsheet: https://t.co/qPPgE3jYm8
#TyreSafety #RoadSafety #RoSPA
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📍 Lorna is in the Gloucestershire Hospital atrium until 2pm today. To mark VJ Day, a two-minute silence was held at midday in remembrance and reflection. If you're visiting the hospital, feel free to stop by and say hello. 💙
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, which ended World War Two. This photo from Gloucestershire Local History Association shows a VJ Day street party on York Street, Cheltenham.
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Congratulations to anyone celebrating their #ALevelResults today. If you’re out partying and drinking later, don’t take the car and take good care of your friends on the way home.
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Introducing our 'Clean Sweep' initiative - to keep our streets looking their best we're kicking off a summer clear up. 🧹 We're targeting road signs and equipment that get left behind by contractors after jobs are finished. 🚧 Find out more, link in comments 👇
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WATCH | Ill or injured, but not life threatening? Discover how Comm. Minor Injury & Illness Units can help you or your child. Care is available in a calm environment & there is free parking. Open 8am-8pm every day, including weekends. Book through NHS 111.
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Are you subscribed to the IAM RoadSmart YouTube channel? 🚗🏍️ With videos showcasing our products, insightful tips and stories from our members, you don’t want to miss out. Subscribe today: https://t.co/n3JYWmnTE6
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Freedom feels great, but safety is key. Tyres in poor condition could cost you more than just your ride. #TyreCheck #MotorcycleSafety #CheckTyres
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