Solent Sunday Observers Calendar
Here you will find details of observers for Solent Sunday events, including standby observers. Any issues please contact the Chief Obsever
Solent Sunday Observer Schedule 2025
| Date | Observer 1 | Observer 2 | Observer 3 | Observer 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd March 2025 | Neil W. | Dave S. | Ian C. | Steve L. |
| 6th April 2025 | Nick L. | Richard H. | Jim C. | Darren H. |
| 4th May 2025 | Barry T. | Steve R. | Steve L. | Phil B. |
| 1st June 2025 | Richard H. | Norm L M. | Dave S. | Nick B. |
| 6th July 2025 | Nick L. | Piers R. | Darren H. | Ian C. |
| 3rd August 2025 | Barry T. | Alec G. | Nick B. | Phil B. |
| 7th September 2025 | Alec G. | Neil W. | Norm L M. | Dave S. |
| 5th October 2025 | Richard H. | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
| 2nd November 2025 | Nick L. | Jim C. | Steve R. | Steve L. |
Solent Sunday - 3rd November 2024
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Solent Sunday Observers
Piers Rochford
Alec Gore
Neil Weise
Andras Zubor
Barry Thornton
Darren Holland
Solent Sunday - 6th October 2024
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Solent Sunday - 1st September 2024
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Solent Sunday Observers
Nick Benson
Alec Gore
Paul Anthony
Barry Thornton
Richard Hutchings
Solent Sunday - 7th July 2024
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Group Ride - Ower AND Otterbourne to The Coastguard Café, Hayling Island (For Club Night Social)
Grade: Level 2. A description of the ride level can be found here.
Suitability: This level is primarily aimed at qualified Members and those Associates who have a good understanding of Advanced Riding, have had several development sessions with their Observer and want to take the opportunity to practice their skills between observed rides. Associates must get the approval of their Observer before participating on a Level-2 ride.
Ride Leader: Dave Sutherland
Briefing (Ower): 17:05 McDonalds Car Park, Ower Services
Depart: 17:15
We will then ride through to Otterbourne Village Hall in order to give additional chance for
members to take part in this group ride.
Briefing (Otterbourne) : 17:45 Otterbourne Village Hall)
Depart: 17:55
Destination: Coastguard Café, Hayling Island
This ride ties in with the Club Social Event at the Coastguard Café on the same evening.
Please hang around for Fish, Chips and a Club Social.
Mileage: 44
Please arrive with a full tank of fuel
Solent Sunday - 2nd June 2024
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Say HELLO to your hosts
You’ll notice something different this year - we’ve branded a couple of volunteers and they’ll be wandering around the site in some fetching blue hi-vis. These wonderful people have volunteered to meet and welcome everyone and support the day.
Solent Sunday Observers
Piers Rochford
Nick Lee*
Steve Riggs
Nick Tarrier*
Richard Hutchings
Solent Sunday - 5th May 2024
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Solent Sunday - 7th April 2024
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
CLUB NIGHT - India Adventures
We welcome Gary & Karen Linton talk about their India Adventure
A fascinating journey through India. ‘Riding through this different and wonderful country was a spectacular experience’
Join Gary and Karen to hear of their fantastic Motorcycle Adventure through India on a Tigers and Temples Road Trip.
Following the talk feel free to stay on for a chat and an extra cuppa.
Date: Tuesday 12th March 2024
Refreshments: Tea and Coffee will be available for a small charge (cash only)
Club Merchandise: A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase (credit/debit cards accepted).
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Solent Sunday - 3rd March 2024 With St Johns Ambulance First Aid Session
Solent Sunday
Join us at Otterbourne Village Hall on the first Sunday of the month (March - November)
Jake Carpenter will be joining us from St John Ambulance and presenting a session on Emergency First-Aid.
SolentSunday is not just for members of the public – it’s for all IAM RoadSmart Solent Members and Associates too. Please come along and support this event.
Join us for a leisurely brunch - there’ll be the usual selection of cooked breakfast goodies; bacon, sausages, eggs and for our vegan/vegetarian members and guests, mushrooms. All available on a choice of white or brown bread.
If you don’t fancy breakfast, then why not come and chat over a cup of tea or coffee, with a choice of normal or decaf? If you bring your own mug the tea and coffee are free.
A selection of IAM RoadSmart branded merchandise will be available for purchase
(credit/debit cards accepted).
Times: 09:30 - 12:00
Location: Otterbourne Village Hall (///bleat.navy.waving)
Solent Sunday Observers
Blain Kelly
Jim Cole
Kev Coleman
Norm Le Marechal
Steve Luckett
Stand-by
Andras Zubor
Dave Sutherland
Greg Evans
Ian Cooper
Nick Benson
Paul Anthony
Steve Riggs
Solent Sunday Observers
Blain Kelly
Darren Holland
Greg Evans
Norm Le Marechal
Stand-by
Andras Zubor
Barry Thornton
Neil Weise
Nick Benson
Paul Anthony
Solent Sunday Observers
Barry Thornton
Ian Cooper
Nick Benson
Nigel Stote
Steve Riggs
Vince Hall
Stand-by
Dave Sutherland
Paul Anthony
Solent Sunday Observers
Colin Weeks
Dave Sutherland
Neil Weise
Nigel Stote
Paul Anthony
Stand-by
Barry Thornton
Nick Benson
Norm Le Marechal
Solent Sunday Observers
Andras Zubor
Barry Thornton
Jim Cole
Nigel Stote
Paul Anthony
Stand-by
Dave Sutherland
Nick Benson
Steve Riggs

