Events

We hold a number of events during the year, mostly publicity with some social events. Below is the list of all of our events currently planned for 2025 and beyond! For more information or to book a place, please use the contact link.


Sep
20

Brewery Visit


Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 (12.30 PM)
Location: Phipps Brewery, 54 Kingswell Street, Northampton, NN1 1PR (///spine.boost.blows)
Email: Rod Wyles

We have booked a tour of Phipps Brewery, 54 Kingswell Street, Northampton, NN1 1PR, commencing at 12:30.  The cost will be around £12 plus £8 for an optional roast Sunday roast lunch.  Places are limited to 12-16 people so please advise if you wish to join (first come first served).
Sep
21

CarKraft for Mature Drivers


Date: Monday 21st September 2026
Location: Sedgebrook Hall, Brampton Lane, Northampton, NN6 8BD (///safely.petal.basics)
Email: Henny Cameron phone: 07753778656

Sep
27

Associate Classroom Session


Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 (8.45 AM - 12.00 PM)
Location: Northamptonshire Police HQ, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ (///rods.people.galaxy)
Email: Alan Brown phone: 07803 129442

These classroom sessions form an important part of the Associate training programme.  The session comprises approximately 2.5 hours in the classroom discussing the system of car control, cornering and many other useful topics. All Associates are encouraged to attend a classroom session, so if you have not yet attended, please contact Alan to book your place.

Our classroom sessions are also open to Associates who have previously attended and Full members of our Group, although priority will be given to new Associates.

This classroom sessions starts at 8.45 a.m. by our Unit, tea/coffee will be available.
Oct
04

Checkdrives and Free Taster Sessions


Date: Sunday 4th October 2026 (9.30 AM - 11.30 AM)
Location: Northamptonshire Police HQ, (main drive), at bottom, outside blue gates, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ (///rods.people.galaxy)
Email: Ian Phillips phone: 07967 651820

Come down and have a free taster drive, where you go out in your own vehicle for about 45 minutes drive with a qualified Group Observer who will discuss your driving with you, and give you advice about the Advanced Driving Test. Taster Drives and checkdrives at 09:30. Book your free taster session here.

We can also arrange a demonstration drive on the motorway with full explanation during the drive, followed by a guidance session over the same route in your own car, with guidance from one of our observers. It’s free and could change your approach to motorways. We can also help with manoeuvring and parking
Oct
04

CarKraft


Date: Sunday 4th October 2026 (8.30 AM - 5.00 PM)
Location: Porsche Experience Centre, Hangar Straight, Silverstone Circuit , NN12 8GR (///owned.crest.sheets)
Email: Jane Monk

We will be supporting the next CarKraft course which is being held at Silverstone. We will have a small display stand with the intention that we can talk with the CarKraft attendees and friends/family during the day. If you would like to help, please contact Steve Groves who can add you to our rota.

 
Oct
19

CarKraft for Mature Drivers


Date: Monday 19th October 2026
Location: Sedgebrook Hall, Brampton Lane, Northampton, NN6 8BD (///safely.petal.basics)
Email: Henny Cameron phone: 07753778656

Nov
01

Checkdrives and Free Taster Sessions


Date: Sunday 1st November 2026 (9.30 AM - 11.30 AM)
Location: Northamptonshire Police HQ, (main drive), at bottom, outside blue gates, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ (///rods.people.galaxy)
Email: Ian Phillips phone: 07967 651820

Come down and have a free taster drive, where you go out in your own vehicle for about 45 minutes drive with a qualified Group Observer who will discuss your driving with you, and give you advice about the Advanced Driving Test. Taster Drives and checkdrives at 09:30. Book your free taster session here.

We can also arrange a demonstration drive on the motorway with full explanation during the drive, followed by a guidance session over the same route in your own car, with guidance from one of our observers. It’s free and could change your approach to motorways. We can also help with manoeuvring and parking
Nov
19

10 Pin Bowling


Date: Thursday 19th November 2026 (8.00 PM - 9.30 PM)
Location: Tenpin Northampton, Sixfields Leisure, Weedon Rd, Northampton, NN5 5QL (///drain.flight.fence)
Email: Rod Wyles

Following the success of our attempts at bowling last year we are planning another such event on Thursday evening at 20:00 on the 19th of November 2026.

We will hold a competition amongst ourselves again and Steve and Howard are anxious to grab the trophy from our last winner, Will Robinson!

The price of £10 per person includes two games and a drink; food can be ordered as an extra.

Friends and families warmly welcomed!

Please let Rod Wyles know if you would like to attend so he can book enough lanes!
Nov
21

Associate Classroom Session


Date: Saturday 21st November 2026 (8.45 AM - 12.00 PM)
Location: Northamptonshire Police HQ, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ (///rods.people.galaxy)
Email: Alan Brown phone: 07803 129442

These classroom sessions form an important part of the Associate training programme.  The session comprises approximately 2.5 hours in the classroom discussing the system of car control, cornering and many other useful topics. All Associates are encouraged to attend a classroom session, so if you have not yet attended, please contact Alan to book your place.

Our classroom sessions are also open to Associates who have previously attended and Full members of our Group, although priority will be given to new Associates.

This classroom sessions starts at 8.45 a.m. by our Unit, tea/coffee will be available.
Dec
06

Checkdrives and Free Taster Sessions


Date: Sunday 6th December 2026 (9.30 AM - 11.30 AM)
Location: Northamptonshire Police HQ, (main drive), at bottom, outside blue gates, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ (///rods.people.galaxy)
Email: Ian Phillips phone: 07967 651820

Come down and have a free taster drive, where you go out in your own vehicle for about 45 minutes drive with a qualified Group Observer who will discuss your driving with you, and give you advice about the Advanced Driving Test. Taster Drives and checkdrives at 09:30. Book your free taster session here.

We can also arrange a demonstration drive on the motorway with full explanation during the drive, followed by a guidance session over the same route in your own car, with guidance from one of our observers. It’s free and could change your approach to motorways. We can also help with manoeuvring and parking
Dec
13

Christmas Breakfast


Date: Sunday 13th December 2026 (8.30 AM - 10.30 AM)
Location: The Aviator Hotel, 1 Wellingborough Rd, Sywell, NN6 0BN (///gilding.incomes.joints)
Email: Rod Wyles

This is a fun social event with a Christmas theme (don’t forget to wear your Xmas jumpers!).  Come and join us for a great relaxing morning.  There will still be time for Christmas shopping afterwards!

Last year’s event was very successful with 20 members, associates and their partners attending.

Again we plan to go to The Aviator Hotel, 1 Wellingborough Road, Sywell, NN6 0BN (///gilding.incomes.joints).

The cost will be approx. £13, for a buffet style breakfast.  See here for a sample menu!

Families and friends are welcome.

Booking with Rod essential!

 
Dec
20

Associate Classroom Session


Date: Sunday 20th December 2026 (8.45 AM - 12.00 PM)
Location: Northamptonshire Police HQ, Wootton Hall, Northampton, NN4 0JQ (///rods.people.galaxy)
Email: Alan Brown phone: 07803 129442

These classroom sessions form an important part of the Associate training programme.  The session comprises approximately 2.5 hours in the classroom discussing the system of car control, cornering and many other useful topics. All Associates are encouraged to attend a classroom session, so if you have not yet attended, please contact Alan to book your place.

Our classroom sessions are also open to Associates who have previously attended and Full members of our Group, although priority will be given to new Associates.

This classroom sessions starts at 8.45 a.m. by our Unit, tea/coffee will be available.
Apr
13

Annual General Meeting


Date: Tuesday 13th April 2027 (7.30 PM - 9.00 PM)
Location: Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Moulton, NN3 7AX (///grit.bunch.busy)
Email: Howard Main phone: 07961 822534

All Our AGM will be held in the Moulton Community Centre (Manfield Room), the excellent venue we used last year.  As usual the formal business will take approximately half an hour, followed by presentation of awards, and coffee/biscuits! We then devote the rest of the evening to our guest speaker, to be announced.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet up with other members, to question the group about anything, and having a general discussion on group activities. Once you have done that, sit back and enjoy a talk .  We look forward to welcoming all full, associate and guest members.

The venue is fully accessible.