Neighbourhood Sandhurst officers get on their bikes for charity
Three officers from Berkshire East are taking part in the Palace to Palace bike ride on Sunday 16 September in aid of charity.
Sandhurst PCSO Rebecca Swann is teaming up with her colleagues PC Amanda Price, neighbourhood officer for Owlsmoor and College Town, and Zara McDonagh, custody assistant at Maidenhead police station, to cycle 45 miles from London to Windsor.
“The route starts at Buckingham Palace, goes through London and Richmond Park, then along the River Thames to Windsor Castle,” said Rebecca. “We expect it will take us about four hours. Some of the participants will be treating it as a competitive event, but we will be happy just to complete the course.”
As members of the Sandhurst neighbourhood policing team, Rebecca and Amanda do a lot of cycling as they patrol their beats on mountain bikes. However, they have also been putting in some extra training in preparation for the ride.
The three women are aiming to raise money for The Prince’s Trust charity. Through practical support, including training, mentoring and financial assistance, the Trust helps young people aged 14 to 30 realise their potential and transform their lives. Its efforts are focused on those who’ve struggled at school, been in care, been in trouble with the law, or are long-term unemployed.
Rebecca, Amanda and Zara are looking for sponsorship and have set up a website (www.justgiving.com/tvp-crowthorne) for people to make donations.
“We’re aiming to raise a minimum of £150 and hope our colleagues, friends and local people will join us in supporting this very good cause.”
Thames Valley Police ~ Sandhurst
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