Miss Alison Laidlaw (1909-2007)
Miss Laidlaw donated a large amount of money to EDAM which allows us to support young riders with a full refund of their costs.
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EDAM's Blogs
The History of EDAM is a constantly added to section that records EDAM throuh the years.
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Jon's round the world trip has it's own category, recording Jon's journey around the globe. (or across the plain for the flat-earthers among you)
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- Feb 4
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2000 - The New Millenium
Well, here we are at the very start of the new millenium. We published Twistgrip number 57 As you can see, year this was the very zenith...
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- Feb 4
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Martyn's Story
Here are my recollections of EDAM. I joined the Group in 2010 when I moved to Balerno. I believe you (Jeff Glen) were Chief Observer at...
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- Feb 4
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Alan’s Story – How it all began
A note on the formation of EDAM by Alan Kerr
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1999 - A further donation
In 1999, a further £5K donation was gratefully received from Ms Alison Laidlaw. Ms Laidlaw is the groups most generous benefactor, and...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1998 - Everybody had to start somewhere.
We have a Meet the Examiner meeting for Group Observers in preparation for the upcoming season. New associate David Betts, EDAM's current...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1997 - Observer Teams formed
In time we organise observer teams, a Senior Observer with four or five observers in each team. All kept to the same area if at all...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1997 - It's who you know...
In 1997, our Group President becomes Chief Superintendant Lothian & Borders Police. We have 19 Observers at this time. We introduce the...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1996 - TwistGrip
New name for our newsletter in 1996 We ask the membership for suggestions for a new name for our newsletter. Amongst others, Dave...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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A Huge Donation
Our first Associate course held on 2nd April 1995 Committee meeting 1st May The group receives a donation of £10K from Ms Alison Laidlaw....
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- Jun 9, 2023
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EDAM is formed, 1st March 1995
Group formed 1st March 1995 The Scottish Motorcycle Show moves to Royal Highland Centre Ingliston 11th-12th We attend the new location of...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1995 - Getting ready for EDAM
We now have the required number of full members to qualify for creating the First Motorcycle Group in Scotland. Allan and I approach Alan...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1994 - Three Thousand Miles​ travelled by associate trumped by associate from New Zealand!
in 1994, associate member Helen Mortimer travels from Carlisle to Edinburgh for tuition with EDAM and 3 thousand odd miles travelled...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1993 - Bike Show Brunton Hall
Dave Gilroy Allan Dunnett help out at Bike Show Brunton Hall Full members 20 associates 16 Subs: Full £5.00 Husband and Wife £9.00 Under...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1992 - The Laidlaw Trophy
in 1992, the Bike section introduces an annual riding competition. Full members compete for the Laidlaw Trophy whilst associates compete...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1991 - It's official
19 March 1991, the 1st AGM of the motorcycle sub-section. We make our first attendance at the Scottish Motorcycle Show held in Brunton...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1990 - Ms Alison Laidlaw
Ms Laidlaw is an earlier member of the Edinburgh & District Group of Advanced Drivers car group. In later life Ms Laidlaw approached the...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1990 - And so it begins
As we continue to increase in size our next aim is to form the Motorcycle sub-section of the Edinburgh & District Group of Advanced...
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- Jun 9, 2023
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1984 - George Orwell and all that
Rennie Ritchie and I meet when I have my triennial RoSPA resit. Always a moment of apprehension! Police motorcyclist, RoSPA Examiner, and...
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