DocBike receives £3,000 boost from Dorset Water Softeners to fund new engagement equipment

DocBike are delighted to have received a £3,000 donation from Paul Webb, Director at Dorset Water Softeners, to fund new engagement equipment for the charity.

The new setup which includes a branded gazebo, feather flags, and a ‘mini DocBike’ toy bike, was unveiled at The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum’s Spring Auto Jumble event on Sunday 5th May, and will be used to engage with motorcyclists when DocBike attends events held at the museum.

The ‘mini DocBike’ has proved to be such a hit with families at public events, that Paul wanted to extend his generosity even further, by sponsoring the cost of a second toy bike as a raffle prize to help raise funds for the charity.

After showcasing the new equipment, Dr Ian Mew, Trustee and Co-Founder of DocBike, along with Paul and his wife Elizabeth, had the exciting opportunity to meet motorcycle legend Sammy Miller, who treated them to a VIP personal tour of the museum.

Ian McLennan, Sammy Miller Museum Event Co-ordinator for DocBike said:

“We would like to thank Paul and the team at Dorset Water Softeners for their generous sponsorship of the raffle prize and equipment, which will be hugely beneficial to the charity.

“DocBike was originally set up in Dorset, however, we are now rapidly becoming a national charity with eight branches across the UK. We aim to reduce fatalities and serious injuries amongst motorcyclists through research, engagement with bikers, and teaching free BikerDown courses. BikerDown was created by Jim Sanderson from Kent Fire and Rescue Service, and is taught all over the UK by emergency service personnel. It aims to educate participants about how to avoid being involved in a collision, whilst equipping them with the skills to potentially save someone’s life if they come off their bike.

“DocBike’s work is only possible with the support that we receive from local businesses and the community, so thank you once again to Paul for such amazing generosity. We would also like to thank Sammy Miller and everyone at the museum for welcoming us to their events this year. We hope that motorcyclists will support the museum’s upcoming events and come to see us at our new engagement stand.”

Paul Webb, Director at Dorset Water Softeners said:

“I first heard about DocBike through one of our customers. I was really impressed with their enthusiasm and what they are trying to achieve, so I was pleased to be able to help by sponsoring their engagement equipment and raffle prize.

“Dorset Water Softeners cover the whole of Dorset and therefore, we drive all over the county. We see the good and the bad on the roads, so anything that can make it safer for bikers and all road users is a great thing and should be supported.

“I have seen many serious injuries on the road and even witnessed a fatality up close, so it’s always struck me that I wish I had known what to do. After hearing about the free BikerDown course, I’m hoping to get myself booked on and will be encouraging my van drivers who go out every day to get trained too, as it might help to save someone’s life.”

“I have seen many serious injuries on the road and even witnessed a fatality up close, so it’s always struck me that I wish I had known what to do. After hearing about the free BikerDown course, I’m hoping to get myself booked on and will be encouraging my van drivers who go out every day to get trained too, as it might help to save someone’s life.”

Tickets for the ‘mini DocBike’ raffle cost £1 each and can be purchased online.

The ‘mini DocBike’ raffle will be drawn at The Dorset Bike Festival on Saturday 21st September 2024, where the winner will also be announced.

Find out more about BikerDown and book your free course today!

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