UP, up and away . . . members of the IAM release 50 balloons from the roof of Mecca Bingo, King Street. Pictured, front from right, Oldham Council road safety officer Farul Miah, Mecca Bingo general manager Carolyn Perkins, IAM chairman Nick Furnell, IAM vice chairman Noel Davies, IAM secretary Lorraine Brown, and IAM publicity members Sue Collin, Sue Jones, Ihsan Niazi and Collin Batchelor

OLDHAMERS are being warned to be on the look out for stray balloons — for they could prove very rewarding.

Members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists released 50 balloons — some of which have prize tags attached — into the sky to celebrate five decades of the organisation.

The first prize winner will receive a full advanced driving course, driving manuals and an advanced test.

Two runners-up will get an advanced driving course and manuals while seven third prize winners can claim a copy of the police driving manual Roadcraft.

The IAM was set up with the aim of reducing the number of accidents and making the roads are a safer place. Some insurance companies also offer reduced rates for drivers who have passed the course.

The charity organisation guides drivers through a 13-week course culminating in a test which is carried out by a police driving examiner.

For more information, visit the website at www.wpg-iam.com     

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