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Welcome to
KAMG eNews
News & events from Kent Advanced Motorcyclists Group
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Welcome to the the latest KAMG eNews. If you have an idea you'd like to see in a future edition please see the 'Contribute' section at the end of this email and let us know!
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BBQ and EGM
Group Night, Thursday 26th August,
19:00 at the Kentagon, Brands Hatch
The great KAMG Summer BBQ is back this year! Those who have bought tickets will of course be provided with food, but everyone is welcome, even if you're not eating! Weather looks to be dry, with sunny spells.
Also, there is an Extraordinary General Meeting to elect a new Chair. All group Full Members, Associates and Friends are invited to attend (but only Full Members may vote). One nominee has been proposed so far, Tina Underwood proposed by Joe Mair and seconded by Ian Walker.
The Kentagon, Colin Chapman Way, Brands Hatch, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8PU. Main entrance on the A20. Guests welcome.
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Ride of Remembrance
Leybourne Lakes to Birling Gap,
Sunday 19th September, depart 9.00am
KAMG has lost some much-loved members in the last couple of years, including Amanda Binks (pictured), Mick Mills, Phil Rush and John Booker. Steve Riches will be running a ride in their honour on Sunday 19th September to Birling Gap, one of Amanda's favourites. Please log in on tracker if you would like to attend.
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'Training is everything'
A short video with great cinematography, some powerful interviews and a persuasive message putting a compelling case for all riders to sign up for continued motorcycle training. Click here to view - and forward to any non-advanced motorcyclist you may know. |
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Machine Control Day
Following on from the very well attended Machine Control Day in July, Jim Pullen and team are doing it all again on Saturday 11th September at Ebbsfleet International car park - 9.45am registration for 10.00am start. Please book your place on Tracker.
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Filtering in France
As part of an experiment across 21 departments, motorcycle filtering in traffic is now permitted once again in many French regions. Broadly, filtering is allowed on dual carriageways, or single lane highways where traffic is at a standstill, and the motorcycle's filtering speed is no more than 50kph (31mph). There are other conditions, so please click here for full details.
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KAMG members' offer
Our friends at Vines are offering free MotoGP ceramic paint protection and £150 towards parts/accessories on used BMW bikes ordered and delivered by 30 August 2021. Talk to Simon Forder (an IAM Green Badge holder himself), mention you're a member of KAMG and he'll put together a still more preferential deal for you. Click here to browse Vines' stock.
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KAMG IAM successes
Congratulations to the following members who have recently successfully completed their Green Badge training: Catherine Hills; Mark Tutt; Dave Smith; Bob Phillips (F1rst) - and Local Observer training: Shashi Chauhan, Alex Ward, Pat Leeds, Nigel Clibbens and Simon Adamson. Well done to all trainees and their mentors.
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Mental Health Motorbike
Covid and lockdown has affected the nation's mental health greatly over the last year. Mental Health Motorbike exists to provide support and to grow the greater wellbeing of the motorbike community. MHM hope to be a full UK registered charity later this year. Read more here. |
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Keep in touch on KAMG social media
An increasing amount of club information is circulated via the KAMG social media accounts - particularly Facebook, but also Twitter and WhatsApp.
FACEBOOK
KAMG members-only group (you'll need to your membership number to register) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheKAMG
KAMG public group (anyone can join) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/519645795146557
TWITTER
https://twitter.com/KamgKent
WHATSAPP
To join KAMG on WhatsApp, please post your request on the KAMG Facebook page or contact one of the following KAMG WhatsApp Admins to get access to the group:
Chris Bennett - 07971 720736
Martin Cargill - 07766 206602
Paul Aspinall - 07912 659431
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/kamg_kent/
If there are any users in the Group wanting to add posts on behalf of KAMG who use Instagram or Twitter, please contact Tony Young and help build up our presence on these social platforms. Click here to email Tony.
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KAMG needs YOU
We are always looking for fresh input. Currently we are particularly looking for help with Green Badge Holders and Observers to help plan and run KAMG social and training runs when they resume.
Please contact Tina Underwood or Joe Mair if you can help.
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Contribute
The editors of Riders magazine and e-News are always looking for 'stuff' to fill our pages. We want to hear about your days out, reviews, tips and motorcycle related activities so we can let others know. And if you are organising an activity and want it publicised, please email the KAMG Publicity Officer and e-News editor: niels@powdermillstudio.co.uk
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Of course everyone has the right to unsubscribe from emailed newsletters. However, KAMG will be using eNews to stay in touch in order to keep members informed of KAMG news, rides, events and offers. If you unsubscribe you may miss out on an important line of communication. KAMG will only send out occasional emails and will never pass on your details.
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Please note that the views expressed in this newsletter or in any linked articles or web pages may not be the official views of the KAMG or of the IAM.
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