Tuesday 25 th November 2008
AGM & Awards Evening at Hawkins Motors, St Stephen
Hawkins Motors, St Stephen, was the venue for the annual awards evening of CAM. A "full house" saw David Kenworthy, Chairman of IAM, present certificates. David welcomed the successful to a " long and happy association with the IAM."
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Awards Evening at Hawkins St Stephen |
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He reserved special praise for observer Jack Ruse who has observed more than one hundred associates.
He received the prestiguous Certificate of Appreciation.
"The IAM depends for its success on the dedication of people like Jack," said David. He wished the group well. |
Jack Ruse & David Kenworthy |
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Jack Ruse with his Certificate of Appreciation |
Jim Boote (CAM Chairman), Jack Ruse & David Kenworthy (Chairman of IAM) |
Jim Boote, CAM Chairman, thanked David for supporting the evening
Photographs by Don Ingham
Sunday 7th September 2008
Marie Curie Ladies' Driving Challenge
On Sunday, 200 lady drivers raised a staggering £28,000 + through taking part in the annual Marie Curie Ladies’ Driving Challenge held at RAF Portreath.
It was a beautiful day, for a change, plenty of sunshine with just a gentle breeze blowing as RAF Portreath played host once again to the Marie Curie Challenge.
Ladies were challenged by driving the very large, including – a double-decker bus, an artic milk tanker, an artic curtain sided lorry, a fire engine with “blues and twos”; the unusual, including – a tracked personnel carrier, a JCB, and a combine harvester; and various smaller vehicles, including a saloon, a hatchback, a 4x4 and an estate car. These were driven round the skills section under the careful eye of marshals from Cornwall Advanced Motorists.
Fifty local companies loaned vehicles and instructor drivers for the day to help raise funds to support the local Marie Curie Nursing Service. Also in attendance was a representative of Truro Motability with a specially adapted car for the disabled driver. This proved quite a challenge for the able-bodied driver to master.
Many ladies took part in memory of loved ones who had personal experience of the Marie Curie Nursing Service and wished to do something positive whilst challenging to help other cancer patients.
Nicki John was put through her paces under the watchful eye of Cornwall Advanced Motorists Observer Don Ingham. Don prepared Nicki for the Advanced Driving Test, which she passed earlier this year, and encouraged her to take part in this year's challenge. She raised £340 pounds. "It was a fantastic and very rewarding day," said Nicki. Don said, "Nicki is a superb driver who has quickly become a very loyal supporter of Cornwall Advanced Motorists and we are delighted to be able to help with the challenge each year.”

Local fundraising manager, Lynda Thomas said “ I would like to express my thanks to the many companies who supplied vehicles and helped us host this day. Without their help we would not be able to stage the event. We also had support from over 50 volunteers who helped on registration, catering and marshalling duties. The RAF has been very supportive with this annual event and we look forward to returning in 2009 for our eleventh challenge. Names are already being taken for the 1 st mail-out of entry forms, so please call 01872 260 500 if interested.”