BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders Thames Valley - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for RoSPA Advanced Drivers and Riders Thames Valley REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20250324T164703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T164703Z UID:2882-1743850800-1743868800@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:It’s your participation that helps make this group keep going and our committee keep volunteering their time to provide activities and training you yourself. \nWe are trying to make the AGM’s a more social and interesting meeting which is why we are offering tea\, coffee and a free buffet lunch for participants. But we need you signed up before the 25th March in order to have enough food. \nBelow are the details for the event: \n\n\nLocation: 31A Bone Lane\, Berkshire\, England\, United Kingdom\, RG14 5SH (Directions) \n\n\nDate: 5th April 2025 \n\n\nArrival Time: 11:00 AM \n\n\nLunch Time: 12:30 PM \n\n\nFun Time: From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM\, we will be offering 25 places in the Simulators keep reading for more details on them. \n\n\nAlso\, please be aware we are always looking for volunteers for our committee. We have open roles for performing Membership and Events\, but you are welcome to volunteer for any other roles.  Please email secretary@roadartvg.org.uk URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Podium Place\, 31A Bone Ln\, Newbury\, RG14 5SH END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T084500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20250615T082608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T082608Z UID:2911-1751791500-1751821200@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Ride out - July 6th 2025 DESCRIPTION:Pace: Suitable for riders of all experience\, riding eithersolo or with a pillion. \nDistance: 194 Miles (Excluding unintentional diversions) \nDeparture: 08:45 (to make the pre-ride briefing) \nMeeting Point: Costa Car park\, Drive Thru\, Reading Road\,Winnersh\, Wokingham\, RG41 5HQ (Not the Cinema Costa\, the one 100m away on theother side of the roundabout next to the Bar & Block/Premier Inn) \nNew Oxford Ring Road! \nWe have a new ride out leader this month: Charles\, so if you are brave enough to risk it\, please be gentle with him. : ) \nPlease arrive with full tanks\, there is a Shell petrol station 0.25 miles from the meeting point at Loddon Bridge. We will decide on fuelstops by the bikes that join us. \nOur route will take us on a far more interesting ring road around Oxford. Heading west to Shrivenham we will then turn north stopping at Burford about 1h50 later for a stretch and Starbucks if needed. \nFrom here we will continue north to Radway and then turneastward\, heading for lunch in Wardington at about 12:30. \nAfter lunch we continue east past Buckingham and then southward to some great roads from Thame to Henley with a brief stop at about15:00\, terminating at the Shire on the A4\, which puts you in easy reach of both the M4 and M40. \nMostly A and B roads with reasonable surfaces however pure sports might not enjoy a couple of spots where surfaces could be better! But this is the UK…. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-ride-out-july-6th-2025/ LOCATION:Costa Coffee Drive Thru\, Reading Rd\,\, Winnersh\, RG41 5HQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events,Motorcycle Social,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250713 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20250615T084350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T085545Z UID:2919-1752278400-1752364799@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Wallop Wheels & Wings DESCRIPTION:Our events team will be present at the Middle Wallop Army Flying Museams\, Wings and Wheels day on the 12th of July.   Below is a summary of the day’s activities\, you can purchase a ticket here. If you do attend\, please pop in and say hello. \nWallop Wheels & Wings on Saturday 12th July 2025. We can’t wait to welcome a spectacular array of historic aircraft\, classic and supercars\, motorbikes and much more. Don’t miss this fantastic day out for all the family! \nA full entertainment programme will run throughout the day including air displays*\, a vehicle parade\, a motorcycle cavalcade\, an engine roar\, and fabulous live music from some great musical artists\, including the Southampton Ukulele Jam. An esteemed panel of judges from the motoring world will be awarding prizes for a range of categories in the popular Concours D’Elegance and you’ll get to pick you favourite in the People’s Choice award. \nThis year’s air displays include: \nRAF Falcons \nBattle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Douglas C47 Dakota ZA947 \nAerosuperbatics WingWalkers \nRAF Grob Tutor Display Team \nProject Lynx XZ179 \nNavy Wings’ Harvard T-6  G-NWHF \nRolls-Royce Heritage Flight’s Supermarine Spitfire \nWith a range of delicious food and drink on offer across the site\, you can sit back and enjoy the atmosphere or wander around and chat with the vehicle owners and pilots. The Historic Army Aircraft Flight will have their amazing aircraft on display so do go along and meet their team. \nDon’t miss the Discovery Den which is sure to spark imaginations and get minds buzzing with STEM activities provided by the event’s Platinum Sponsors\, GKN Aerospace\, Gold Sponsors\, Airbus\, and Silver Sponsors\, Boeing\, as well as by Leonardo\, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and RC Vision. \nThere will be plenty on offer for children\, including Little Racers\, circus skills\, replica pedal planes\, mini tanks\, inflatables\, face painting\, and fun craft activities to keep all the family entertained. \nNew for 2025\, we’ve introduced a Speaker’s Tent where you will be able to listen to a number of guest speakers and get signed copies of their books. \nThe Living History village will showcase some fabulous living history groups re-enacting life in the First and Second World Wars and the Charity village will highlight some truly inspiring military charities. If that wasn’t enough\, there will be a wide variety of irresistible treats and locally produced goods on offer in the Trader village. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/wings-and-wheels-at-middle-wallop/ LOCATION:Army Flying Museum\, Army Flying Museum\, Middle Wallop\, Hampshire\, SO20 8FB\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20250615T083042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T083550Z UID:2914-1754211600-1754240400@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Ride - August 3rd 2025 DESCRIPTION:Meeting: Esso\, Marlborough Rd\, Chiseldon\, Swindon SN4 0NR \nDistance: 240miles \nStart time: 9AM \nFinish Time: 5PM \nPace: Progressive \nLeader: Gemma \n  \nStarting from the Esso garage just off the M4 below Swidon we will start the ride with a trip down the M4 and over the Severn. Once in Wales we will start heading north east on a mix of A and B class roads before stopping for a drink around 10:30AM at Millbrook Garden Centre\, Old Raglan Road NP25 4BD \nWe’ll then head into the vally on some B roads around the Gospel Pass and then pickup the faster A roads toward our lunch stop at Crossgates at around 1PM. We have some lovely roads here where the limit point and the speed limit are well aligned. \nAfter lunch we will start making our way back\, this will be a mix of A and faster B road that take us through  Hereford and we will make our second fuel an Petrol stop around 3:30PM. \nOur final roads skirt around Cirencester before we pickup the route back to our starting point. Having ridden them recently I can confirm they have bends and minimal potholes. \nWe should finish around 5PM. If your bike can do 90 miles to the tank you should be fine on this ride. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-ride-august-3rd-2025/ LOCATION:Esso\, Marlborough Rd\, Chiseldon\, Swindon SN4 0NR\, Esso\, Marlborough Rd\, Chiseldon\,\, Swindon\, SN4 0NR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20250922T102732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T102742Z UID:2957-1762682400-1762707600@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Skid Pan Dates DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the return of the Group’s popular annual skid pan event. \nThe course will be run on the skid pan at Thruxton Circuit https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/skidpan.They have a selection of front and rear wheel drive cars\, which allow you to experience how to correct and control a sliding car. Their skid pan is a polished concrete surface\, which uses water and no chemicals. \nHere is a video\, to give you a taster of what to expect onthe day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irz5TkpPJpY \nWe have secured two dates for the course\, Sunday 9th November and Saturday 15th November. The session will commence at 10am on both days and last for approximately 1 hour. There are 4 places available on each course and the cost is £75 (which is subsidised by the group).  Please register via the link below. \nhttps://membermojo.co.uk/tvg-roadar/store \nPlaces will not be secured until you make the payment\, so as this is a popular event then we would encourage you to book soon. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/skid-pan-dates/ LOCATION:Thruxton Circuit\, SP11 8PN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Car Social,Car Training,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T113239Z UID:3054-1772355600-1772384400@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout March 1st DESCRIPTION:More details will follow about a month ahead of the event. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-march-1st/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T203000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T120157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T095018Z UID:3082-1773774000-1773779400@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Presentation Evening - National Highways Traffic Officers DESCRIPTION:National Highways Traffic Officers – Guest Presentation \nTuesday 17th March – 7:30pm\nSherfield on Loddon Village Hall (near A33\, 5 miles before Basingstoke towards the M3)\nHall open from 7:00pm \nWe are delighted to welcome representatives from National Highways for a 45-minute presentation to RoSPA RoADAR Thames Valley Group. \nThis promises to be a fascinating insight into: \n What National Highways actually does on the Strategic Road Network\n What it does not do (and how it differs from the police and local authorities)\n The legal powers of Traffic Officers\n How incidents are managed on motorways and major A-roads\n Red-X compliance\, lane closures and live carriageway safety\n Real-world operational experiences — including some interesting (and possibly humorous) stories from the network \nAs advanced drivers and riders\, we regularly use the strategic road network and benefit from understanding the systems\, procedures and safety measures that operate behind the scenes. \nThis is an excellent opportunity to deepen our knowledge\, ask informed questions\, and gain operational insight that directly enhances our own roadcraft and hazard awareness. \nWe encourage strong attendance — this is exactly the sort of professional engagement that strengthens our understanding and improves our standards. \n Present URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/presentation-evening-national-highways/ LOCATION:Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall\, Reading Rd\, Sherfield on Loddon\, Hook RG27 0EZ\, UK\, Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall\, Reading Rd\,\, Sherfield on Loddon\, RG27 0EZ CATEGORIES:Car Social,Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T100416Z UID:3055-1775379600-1775408400@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout April 5th DESCRIPTION:Looking for a relaxed social ride packed with great roads\, good coffee\, and friendly company? Come along for our Progressive Loop Ride through Berkshire and Oxfordshire—a perfect blend of riding and social stops\, designed for all confident road riders.\n📅 Ride Plan\nTotal time: ~6 hours\nRiding time: ~4 hours\nRide Leader: Brian\nStart: Beaconsfield Services (M40 J2) @ 9AM\nPace: Progressive but smooth and social \n🕣 Schedule\n09:30 – Wheels rolling from Beaconsfield Services (M40 J2)\n10:45 – Coffee stop at Hartwell Nurseries\, west of Aylesbury\nFuel Stop (~75 miles) – Benson\n13:00 – Lunch at the Spire & Spoke\, Watlington\n15:30 – Return to Beaconsfield Services \nExpect a friendly atmosphere\, flowing countryside routes\, and plenty of chances to chat bikes over coffee and lunch. Whether you’re riding solo or bringing a mate\, everyone’s welcome.\nCome ride with us and make your Sunday unforgettable! URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-april-5th/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T115036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T193533Z UID:3076-1775763000-1775768400@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting for The RoSPA Thames Valley Group will be held at the Main Hall\, Reading Rd\, Sherfield Green\, Sherfield on Loddon\, Hook RG27 0EZ on Thursday 9th April 2026 commencing at 19:30Hrs. You are cordially invited to attend the meeting\, and refreshments will be available from 19:00Hrs.\nIf you would like to know more about our committee or would be willing to stand for election for any of the posts listed below please let me know.\nChair Dominic Harte (NOMINATED)\nVice-Chair VACANCY\nSecretary Dr Steve Moxey (VACANCY)\nTreasurer Gerry Griffin\nNews Sheet Editor Gerry Griffin\nEvents & Social Secretary Gemma Allen (VACANCY)\nCar Training Officer Dominic Harte\nMotorcycle Training Officer Graham Knight\nMembership Secretary Robin Carlyle\nWebmaster Gemma Allen\nCommittee Member Dave Tomlinson\nCommittee Member Tony Parish \nWe welcome candidates for all of the committee positions\, and particularly the Vice-Chair role. If anyone would like to stand for any of the committee posts\, please email the Secretary\, Steve Moxey\, at secretary@roadartvg.org.uk and he will send you a nomination form to complete. Nomination forms must be returned no later than 20th March 2026.\nWe would love to hear your ideas and suggestions on how to get the best from the group. We always strive to provide the best possible range of events\, support\, information and promote friendship.\nIf you are planning to come to the AGM on 9th April it would help us to plan the numbers if you could let Steve know by email at secretary@roadartvg.org.uk .\nMany thanks for your support.\nDavid Tomlinson \nYou can access the Agenda and the minutes of the last AGM at the below links\nRoSPA Thames Valley Group AGM Agenda 9th April 2026 \nRoSPA Thames Valley Group AGM Minutes Saturday 5th April 2025\nA further information pack of reports is available below.\nRoSPA TVG AGM Papers 2026 URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall\, Reading Rd\, Sherfield on Loddon\, Hook RG27 0EZ\, UK\, Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall\, Reading Rd\,\, Sherfield on Loddon\, RG27 0EZ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T153534Z UID:3056-1778403600-1778432400@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout May 10th DESCRIPTION:Meet with full tanks at 0900 for an 0930 start at Honesty Dummer Down cafe (https://maps.app.goo.gl/FbdvoUXTpxc7o6pHA). First leg of 45 miles will head cross country to Cuckoo Cafe in Wilton (https://maps.app.goo.gl/UroG21P6dTX7ArmP6). We’ll aim to get there at 1045. \nLeg 2 will run from there to our lunchtime stop at the Thimble Inn in Piddlehinton (https://thimbleinn.co.uk/). There’s a mid-leg comfort break som after about an hour’s riding and 40 miles in. \nAfter lunch we head back towards Blanford Forum and Salisbury\, finishing in Stockbridge at the White Hart. Leg 3 is about 65 milkes with a comfort and fuel stop at 25 miles (125 miles cumulatively since we departed Dummer Down). \nThe route is a mix of lanes and high speed sweepers. A bit gravelly in place with one or two technical stretches. \nLead is Tim Cuell.\nBackmarker volunteers welcome. \nPlease RSVP so we can understand how many to expect URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-may-10th/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T113510Z UID:3057-1780822800-1780851600@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout June 7th DESCRIPTION:More details will follow about a month ahead of the event. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-june-7th/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T113731Z UID:3058-1783242000-1783270800@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout July 5th DESCRIPTION:More details will follow about a month ahead of the event. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-july-5th/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T113921Z UID:3059-1785661200-1785690000@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout August 2nd DESCRIPTION:More details will follow about a month ahead of the event. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-august-2nd/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T113624Z UID:3060-1788685200-1788714000@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout September 6th DESCRIPTION:More details will follow about a month ahead of the event. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-september-6th/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T183258 CREATED:20260215T112955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T114050Z UID:3061-1791104400-1791133200@roadartvg.org.uk SUMMARY:Social Rideout October 4th DESCRIPTION:More details will follow about a month ahead of the event. URL:https://roadartvg.org.uk/event/social-rideout-october-4th/ LOCATION:Honesty Cade\, Dummer Down Ln\, Dummer\,\, Basingstoke\, RG25 2AR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Rideout END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR