Fence company staff get on their bikes for charity

STAFF at a Dorset fence company raised £500 after getting on their bikes for charity.

An eight-strong team from Parley-based The Fencing Centre was among a record entry taking part in the annual British Heart Foundation Great Dorset Bike Ride.

The team, including Managing Director Steve Randall and fellow director Steve Toomer, successfully completed the 50-mile route, one of three available to riders.

“This is the fifth time we’ve done this particular cycle ride for charity. It’s a great cause and we’re proud to back it,” said Mr Randall who finished despite suffering a puncture during the ride.

A total of 1,628 cyclists took part in this year’s event which started and finished at Queen Elizabeth School in Wimborne.

The ride, organised jointly by the Dorset Cycling Development Group and the British Heart Foundation, is expected to raise more than £70,000.