Yate & Sodbury Scooter Club Air Ambulance fundraising page.

21/08/2025

We continue to raise funds in memory of Tim, Marie & Rob xxx

21/08/2025

As a club we still mourn the loss of our dear friends Tim, Marie and Rob . The below press release has been issued by the 3 air ambulance charities.

Again, these donations would not have been possible without the support of each and every one of you. As a club we send appreciation and thanks to you all. ❤️

14/08/2025 PRESS RELEASE

Yate and Sodbury Scooter Club raise £21,000 for three air ambulance charities following tragedy

Yate and Sodbury Scooter Club have presented Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA), and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance with cheques of £7,000 each to help fund their vital services.

The incredible total of £21,000 was raised by the club for the air ambulance charities who rushed to help their members involved in a terrible road traffic collision on 31 May 2025. Sadly, despite the efforts of the specialist crews, three of the club’s members tragically passed away.

On 2 August 2025, representatives from the club presented the cheques to the air ambulance charities following a tour of GWAAC’s airbase and meeting some of the crew. Fifty-nine people attended that day, including scooter club members and their families.

"When making the donations, we were welcomed with genuine warmth by each of the three air ambulance charities. Meeting their teams and hearing their stories was both humbling and inspiring, showing us the passion, dedication, and professionalism that drive their life-saving work. We are honoured to support them, knowing their efforts change, and often save lives, and we believe Tim, Rob, and Marie would be proud to see their memory honoured in this way." —Yate and Sodbury Scooter Club

The funds raised will help ensure the charities can continue to provide their specialist pre-hospital care to people in urgent need in the regions they serve.

Sully Sullivan, GWAAC’s Suppoter Engagement Officer, said, “We’re incredibly grateful to the Yate and Chipping Sodbury Scooter Club for raising such a phenomenal amount. The circumstances are deeply tragic, and as a charity, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the club, and to the family and friends of those who lost their lives. What the club has created out of such heartbreak is truly inspirational. Their strength, unity, and compassion have been remarkable, and the response from the wider scooter community, with donations coming in from as far as Germany, has been deeply moving. As their local air ambulance, we were honoured to host them at our Almondsbury Airbase recently for a formal cheque presentation alongside the other air ambulances that attended. It was a small token of our appreciation and admiration for their extraordinary fundraising efforts over the last few months.”

Charlotte Humber, DSAA’s Supporter Engagement Officer said: "We are incredibly grateful to the Yate & Chipping Sodbury Scooter Club for their remarkable generosity during such a difficult time. To raise £7,000 for our charity, alongside supporting our colleagues at GWAAC and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, is truly humbling. Our thoughts remain with the families, friends, and all those affected by the tragic events of 31st May. This generous donation will help us continue delivering our lifesaving service and make a difference to those who need us most."

GWAAC, DSAA, and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has, and continues to support, Yate & Chipping Sodbury Scooter Club’s fundraising efforts. The total now stands over £24,000!

17 June 2025. Statement from Yate and Sodbury Scooter Club

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we confirm the loss of three cherished members of the Yate and Sodbury Scooter Club in a tragic road accident.

Our club is more than just a group of scooter enthusiasts — we are a close-knit family bound by friendship, shared passions, and the joy of the open road. The individuals we have lost were not only valued members of our club, but dear friends whose presence, laughter, and kindness will be deeply missed by all of us.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with their families and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We ask that their privacy be respected as they grieve this unimaginable loss.

From the families.

Rob Best – His loss will leave a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. He had an impact on so many lives and will continue to live in our memories.

Marie Carol Jones – Our cherished daughter, wife, mother, sister and nanny passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. As we navigate this time of deep sadness, we are profoundly grateful for the love, support and kindness shown by so many.

From the club.

Tim Davies - our dear friend, you had a way of making us laugh even on the darkest days, your warmth, humour, and spirit will be deeply missed.

This loss has shaken us all, but we will continue to stand together — as a community, and as a family.

Ride in peace our brothers and sister XXX.

Yate and Sodbury Scooter Club

17 June 2025