Forum Support
FAQ Accessing the Forum
You must be a member of the AFBVC or a probationer with our charity to have access to the forum.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact your local rep.
Once you have discussed/met up with your rep and are still keen to join us, they will request to add you to the probationer register.
You will need to ensure you have provided an email address, full name, date of birth, and roadname (or username) to your rep.
You must be over 18 to have a forum account, your rep will need to verify your age.
Once we have received your details an account for the forum will be created for you.
Your login details will be emailed to you.
Please make sure you check in your spam/junk file for an email from AFBVC Membership Forum via capulet.ldn.kualo.net (mediamanager@afbvc.co.uk)
You will have recieved and automated email with your login details. If this has not arrived, please contact Lagertha at mediamanager@afbvc.co.uk
After clicking the link and it comes up with and error message, just click on the log in button on the top left to go back and enter your username and password that was in the email.
If that is still not working, please email Lagertha at mediamanager@afbvc.co.uk to activate your account.
Click the "forgotten login?" link and fill in the form. An automated email will be sent to your registered email.
If you haven't received an email within 48 hours, please contact mediamanager@afbvc.co.uk
Most common error when accessing the forum is relating to your browsers "cookies".
Cookies is data that a website will on your device to assist with things like logins.
Some browsers and proxy servers (e.g. Google and Duck Duck Go) have predefined settings that stop a website from leaving cookies on your device.
A note from the developer on how to overcome these errors.
A common "cookies" error in SMF 2.1.4, often resulting in login issues or session verification failures, stems from browser settings that prevent cookie acceptance. To address this, ensure your browser is configured to allow cookies, specifically for the SMF forum domain, and clear any existing cookies and cache related to the site.
Browser Cookie Settings:
Check your browser's privacy settings to confirm that cookies are enabled. For example, in Chrome, navigate to "Settings" > "Cookies and site data" and ensure that "Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended)" is toggled on
Domain Specificity:
If you're experiencing issues with a specific SMF forum domain, you may need to configure cookie permissions for that domain individually within your browser settings.
Clear Cookies and Cache:
Deleting the site's cookies and cache can resolve temporary issues related to stale or corrupted cookies.
Firewall/Anti-Virus:
In rare cases, a firewall or anti-virus program might be blocking cookies. Check their settings to ensure they're not interfering with the SMF forum's cookie usage.
Session Verification:
If you encounter a "Session verification failed" error, logging out and back in can sometimes resolve session-related cookie problems.
Browser Compatibility:
SMF 2.1.4 is generally compatible with modern browsers. If you're experiencing problems, try using a different browser to rule out browser-specific issues.
Privacy Extensions:
Some browser extensions that enhance privacy might interfere with cookie functionality. Temporarily disable these extensions and test the forum to see if they are the cause.
Proxy Servers:
If you're using a proxy server, ensure it's configured correctly to handle cookies. Some proxy servers might block or modify cookies.
FAQ Using the Forum
Introduce yourself on "Probationer", let us know who you are; where your based; what you ride (if you ride); your link to the forces; etc.
Check out the events calender to see what is happening in your area.
Read through the members documents - Bye-Laws, BOT meetings, policies, etc. The link to our document area is located under in the Key Documents and Contacts.
Have fun, and get involved.
To like a post -
Locate the post you wish to like, you will see a heart in the top right of the post you like.
Click the heart to like the post.
To update your signature - Click your profile picture in the top right of the webpage and select "forum profile". After updating your signature, click "change profile" in the bottom left to confirm.
To update your profile picture - Your image will be the same as the one on your ID badge. If you are unhappy with this image, please contact - mediamanager@afbvc.co.uk
To update your email or password - Click your profile picture in the top right of the webpage and select "Account Settings". After updating your email or password, click "change profile" in the bottom left to confirm.
Please contact Coric, AFBVC Secretary secretary@afbvc.co.uk
Need some more assistance?
If your query or issue is not listed above, please contac Lagertha, AFBVC Media Manager
Forum support hours -
Mon - Fri 6pm-9pm
Sat 4pm-9pm
Sun 3pm-6pm
