A free evening course which teaches motorbike riders first aid and emergency scene management takes place on Wednesday, January 18.

The BikerDown Dorset event runs from 7pm to 10pm at SafeWise Bournemouth in Elliott Road, BH11 8JJ, as a way for bikers to learn how to keep themselves and others safe.

Alternatively, the same course will also run on Wednesday, February 22 from 7pm to 10pm, both of which have been organised by Chris Smith of the Dorset BikeSafe Team.

Places must be booked in advance by going to Eventbrite.co.uk and searching for BikerDown Dorset.