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‘DRIVING SAFELY IN WINTER. TIME FOR CHANGE’

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Saturday 26 October 10:00am Community Webinar
‘DRIVING SAFELY IN WINTER. TIME FOR CHANGE.’  

With the clocks going back on 27 October and temperatures dropping drivers need to prepare for the challenges of winter driving.

A 2018 RAC report of five years of collision data identified a 5% increase in collisions in the two-week period after the clocks go back. Surveys of car rentals and insurance companies suggested this is because more people are driving  in poor light conditions.

This webinar provides advice for mature driver on how to sharpen driving skills, prepare their car and plan journeys to reflect winter driving conditions.

At this event we will be making an important announcement about a national trial of standardised mature driver assessment for which we need the support of mature drivers in Gloucestershire.

To register for this event, click on this link https://tinyurl.com/4auhy6wv

This information is of value to any driver so why not ask your family to join you!

Also please share this information with anyone you think it would be of value.     

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All our work is voluntary. To donate email odfglos@gmail.com and we will provide bank details of Gloucestershire Older Persons Association (charity number: 1124977) under whose charitable status we operate. 

In Other News 

Future events include:

  •       17 November  Road Victim Remembrance Day https://tinyurl.com/3t42ex2m
  •       21 November  WI Kemble & Ewen
  •       30 November  Community webinar ‘Driving Safely in Winter. Highways Special.’                               https://tinyurl.com/364nkx8s
  •   3 December    Probus Tewkesbury & Bredon
  •      14 December    Community webinar ‘Concerned about a mature driver?                                We can help’. https://tinyurl.com/2atvxuzd

FREE Webinar – Concerned about a mature driver? We can help.

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May 2024

‘CONCERNED ABOUT A MATURE DRIVER? WE CAN HELP.’   

This popular series of zoom webinars returns at 10am on Saturday 25 May    

Starting conversations with a family member about retiring from driving can be challenging, especially if they are unaware or complacent about their declining driving skills.

This webinar is intended for families, friends, and carers concerned about a mature driver. Advice includes how to:

  • Start meaningful conversations with the person of concern
  • Keep them driving safely for longer, including information on the impact of medications and dementia on fitness to drive
  • Plan for when it is time for them to retire from driving

We are delighted that Bobby Oliver from Driving Mobility will be a guest contributor. Driving Mobility provide DVLA approved assessments for drivers with mobility and cognitive issues. They also provide a subsidised, mobility, advice service for drivers planning to retire from driving. www.drivingmobility.org.uk

To register e-mail odfglos@gmail.com with your name and the email address you would like joining instructions sent to.

 The webinars are free to join, use zoom, but a zoom account is not required.

Places are limited so if you register and then are unable to attend. Please let us know.

Whilst we have your attention all our work in Gloucestershire is voluntary and relies on public donations.

If you can donate, please email odfglos@gmail.com and we will provide bank details of Gloucestershire Older Persons Association (Charity No: 1124977) under whose charitable status we operate. Thank you. 

GEM Webinars 2024

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GEMValerie SingletonRob Heard

WE STILL HAVE PLACES LEFT FOR TOMORROWS WEBINAR

GEM FREE Webinar – Number 1 – Tuesday 16th January 2024 at 2pm

During 2024 we will be running 4 FREE webinars in partnership with GEM Motoring Assist. They will be with expert guidance from TV and Radio Presenter Valerie Singleton OBE and our very own Chair Rob Heard. The webinars will take the opportunity to explore a variety of subjects with expert speakers to help you to make informed motoring decision and to stay safe on your road journeys.
Webinar LogoThis First webinar will cover topics including:

  • Electric Vehicle Safety
  • Understanding insurance and no claims bonus
  • Private Parking Firms
  • Driving and the dangers of fatigue
  • Reminder of the new Highway Code Changes

The webinar starts at 2pm on Tuesday 16th January 2024 and last 60 minutes.
At the end you will be able to ask our experts any questions you wish. You must register to attend the webinar
To register your FREE place click here
You must register to attend the webinar.
To find out more about this webinar and see previous recorded webinars then click here