Free advanced training / under 30's refund scheme

Probably not high on peoples list of priorities today but I had some info on this and thought I'd share it in case it's of interest to anyone.

If you are under 30 years old and live or work in the BANES catchment area, the council is offering to refund the IAM Skills for Life fee for the first five who pass their IAM test in the next 12 months.

WaBAM (Wilts and Bath Advanced Motorcyclists) are also offering an under 30's refund for people under 30 years of age at the time of purchasing a Skill for Life from the IAM if they train with them and pass the Advanced Motorcyclist test.

(Do check with IAM/WaBAM first to make sure the offer still applies before you sign up as I dont know how long this will be on offer)

Here's a few links -

www.iam.org.uk

www.wabam.org.uk

http://www.wabam.org.uk/forum/index.....0;attach=1695

Sadly I dont qualify as under 30 but did my advanced test late last year and found it of huge benefit. It really isnt all boring old men riding BMW's (not that I have anything against old men or BMW's ;) :) :))

bugger too old :( great promotion though, I can't see why any under-30 would pass up on the opportunity of free advanced training

Same here..... old gits now Dabz! :D

Great idea though.

I'm doing my course under this, it's a great way of doing it if you dont have much spare funds.


Maybe don't start it now tho!

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Originally Posted by Dabz

bugger too old :( great promotion though, I can't see why any under-30 would pass up on the opportunity of free advanced training

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.. thought you were 25 Dabz !!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)

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Originally Posted by AHenson

[quote author=Dabz link=1358510326/1#1 date=1358510605]bugger too old :( great promotion though, I can't see why any under-30 would pass up on the opportunity of free advanced training

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.. thought you were 25 Dabz !!!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)[/quote]

If only! :P

Wish I was younger to do this. Missed it by one or two years or more...... ;D ;D

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Originally Posted by Conehead

Wish I was younger to do this. Missed it by one or two years or more...... ;D ;D

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Funny that, I was thinking exactly the same thing ;D

Still excellent value for money though even if you are over 30 :)

I'm only 21 8-)

Cheers Nicky, I think I will be trying to get my name down for this bad boy.

A blatant case of ageism if you ask my opinion!

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A blatant case of ageism if you ask my opinion!

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Don't worry, you'll soon be able to join SAGA and get your own back :D

Cheeky. Miles off saga yet...bollocks, it is this year!

Gazza the sagalout...............has a ring to it ::)

How do I change my user name?...Sagalout sounds good

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Originally Posted by gary.riley

How do I change my user name?...Sagalout sounds good

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Sounds like something I order at the Indian ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Originally Posted by Nicky

[quote author=gary.riley link=1358510326/15#15 date=1358543958]How do I change my user name?...Sagalout sounds good

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Sounds like something I order at the Indian ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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;D ;D ;D ;D

Think he is gonna change his name again now. ;D ;D

Ooopps, I see he has changed his name back already. :-X

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Originally Posted by gary.riley

A blatant case of ageism if you ask my opinion!

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This is discriminatory and anyone of any age could challenge the council on this age restriction.

Yea I can't see how they can get away with that

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Originally Posted by Rabb

[quote author=gary.riley link=1358510326/11#11 date=1358522844]A blatant case of ageism if you ask my opinion!

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This is discriminatory and anyone of any age could challenge the council on this age restriction.[/quote]

If you feel strongly about it why not?

Yes it's ageist, but, I think under 30's have it pretty tough trying to get into and stay on a bike so it really doesnt bother me. At least someone, for once, is trying to actively encourage safer biking in a positive way.