AROUND one hundred bikers gathered in Poole at the weekend, ahead of a charity ride-out in support of wounded soldiers.

The Nobody Left Behind event, organised by forces charity Pilgrim Bandits, took place on Saturday morning. Bikers, and a number of amputees, travelled from Poole Quay across Dorset to West Bay.

Sapper James Wilson, known as Jimmer, was among the group. The Lymington serviceman lost both legs after a roadside bomb attack while serving with Royal Engineers in Afghanistan's Helmand Province in 2011.

Andre Edwards, the Dorset representative of the Pilgrim Bandits, told The Daily Echo: “We had around hundred motorbikes pulling up at West Bay after setting off from Poole Quay at 11am.

“There were all sorts of different bikes taking part from scooters all the way up to very big trikes. It was a fundraiser for the charity and we're looking at having raised about £600 or £700.”

The Pilgrim Bandits was established in 2007 by a small group of special forces veterans, who now use their unique training and experiences to help wounded soldiers.

A charity spokesman said: “The mantra 'always a little further' is core to our attitude, whether working with amputee men and women from the services directly or by utilising our experiences to inspire and encourage young people and children.

“We don't do sympathy, but we bring the rewards of belonging to a team, encouragement, belief and the power of humour over pain.”

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