Bob was one of the founders of DAM in the mid-1990s. He was a sergeant with the Durham Police Motorcycle Section until his retirement. He also assisted in the training of DAM members to Observer and Senior Observer level. With the IAM he was the examiner in the Durham region and examined hundreds of DAM members.
In 1995 he helped set up BikeWise, a scheme to break down barriers between police and bike enthusiasts – and he has been honoured with Motorcycle News’ Hero of the Year Award.
In 2007 he went on to help establish the BikeWise Mini Bike club, with a fleet of 50cc mini moto bikes, associated safety kit, cones, flags and other equipment. The training was organised through the ACU, thus helping youngsters aged 6 to 17 to ride motorcycles in a safe and legal fashion.
In retirement, Bob and fellow ex-police officer Mick Alder, ran BikeWise Training, which taught advanced skills to riders and was supported by the police and Durham County Council.
Bob was one of the founders of DAM in the mid-1990s. He was a sergeant with the Durham Police Motorcycle Section until his retirement. He also assisted in the training of DAM members to Observer and Senior Observer level. With the IAM he was the examiner in the Durham region and examined hundreds of DAM members.
In 1995 he helped set up BikeWise, a scheme to break down barriers between police and bike enthusiasts – and was been honoured with Motorcycle News’ Hero of the Year Award.
In 2007 he went on to help establish the BikeWise Mini Bike club, with a fleet of 50cc mini moto bikes, associated safety kit, cones, flags and other equipment. The training was organised through the ACU, thus helping youngsters aged 6 to 17 to ride motorcycles in a safe and legal fashion.
In retirement, Bob and fellow ex-police officer Mick Alder, ran BikeWise Training, which taught advanced skills to riders and was supported by the police and Durham County Council.
Chair
Observer
Group and Membership Secretary
GDPR
Assistant Training Officer
National Observer
LOAB
Durham & Cleveland Police Motorcycle Section
Radios Co-ordinator
Vice Chair
National Observer
LOAB
Training Officer
National Observer
Charities Co-ordinator
Rideout & Route Planning Co-ordinator
Social Secretary
Recruitment, Advertising, Promotion, Diary
Treasurer & Social Media
Assistant Training Officer
Observer/Associate Co-Ordinator
National Observer
Rideout & Route Planning Co-ordinator
Merchandise Co-ordinator
All Committee Meetings at:- Shadforth Village Hall, DH6 1LL Meetings will be face to face whenever possible and Zoom if needed. 7.00 pm Start
Tuesday 17th Sept | Tuesday 22nd October |
All observer training meetings will start at Shadforth Village Hall, DH6 1LL and will be arranged to suit Local and National Observer training requirements.
Observers' Meetings to be confirmed in 2024. |