Royston BMX Club Benefits for 'Wheely' Generous Donation

Royston-based BMX club, the Royston Rockets is celebrating this week after receiving much needed funding from national accident management firm Easi-Drive.

With a member base of over 70, the club which was established over 25 years ago, has received a £1,000 donation from Easi-Drive’s community funding bursary scheme for improvements to its race track.

Commenting on the donation, Paul Blanche a BMX enthusiast and committee member said; “We are thrilled with the funding - it will go a long way and help the club make significant improvements to the circuit, which are much needed.”

Paul, a Bodyshop Manager at Barkway Service Station and Crash Repair Centre by day, applied for funding on behalf of Royston Rockets, he added: “We do a lot of work with Easi-Drive and we heard about its community giving project – Wheels4Good - I decided to submit a request on behalf of the racing club.”

Andrew Warrender, from Easi-Drive’s local depot in Hitchin, visited the track on Tuesday to present the funds and see first hand where the money would be spent: “It’s great to be able to help out such a worthy community project. The club provides an excellent facility for both BMX die-hards and those that just want to pop down, jump on a bike and try it out for the first time,” he said. “I’ve been very impressed with the quality of the riding I have seen tonight – some of the jumps that have been displayed have been fantastic.”

For further information on the club visit http://www.roystonrockets.co.uk/