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EDAM's Blogs
What's Occurin' shows what's happened this year across EDAM. If you don't want to miss future events, remember to click RSVP on the Events Page.
The History of EDAM is a constantly added to section that records EDAM through the years.
Jon's round the world trip has its own category, recording Jon's journey around the globe. (or across the plain for the flat-earthers among you)
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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Aug 5, 20241 min read
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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, 20243 min read
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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, 20242 min read
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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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Feb 4, 20246 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20232 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20232 min read
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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, 20231 min read
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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, 20232 min read
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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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Jun 9, 20232 min read
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