The Regional Coordinators | Mental Health Motorbike

Regional Coordinators

Our regional coordinator team is working across the country to make local activities more meaningful, here they are:

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Regional Cordinator Team

Our regional corodinators are making magic happen in various regions across the country.

Anthony Reynolds

Area: Wiltshire, Hampshire & Berkshire

Due to circumstances in mine, close friends and relatives lives, I found myself looking into supporting men’s mental health.

After seeing Mental Health Motorbike for the first time at the NEC at the end of 2021 I booked a place on the mental health first aid course and here I am more passionate about making a difference and helping people than ever.

Now, what could be better than riding motorbikes, and at the same time being there for others (I am there for others, so hopefully others will be there for me?).

I ride what I believe to be the best motorbike in the world, a Triumph Thruxton 1200R. The experience the sound and the friends. Owning and riding a motorcycle is my life choice, I’m also lucky because my fantastic wife rides a bike as well. Hope to see you out and about, come and have a chat.

Lottie Pitman

Area: Devon & Cornwall

I’m Lottie and currently ride a Suzuki GS500.

I have always enjoyed motorbikes from a young age. I would ride as pillion, until passing my bike test in 2017, which I took on a Ducati Scrambler 800cc.

Over the years I have been on some great motorbike trips as pillion, from going out to the TT, touring France, with the furthest travelled on the bike to Croatia. One memory is the roads up to Mont Ventoux being pretty amazing.

In 2021 I rode my own bike to Wales for a few days with some great friends. This trip improved my own riding immensely, along with some great roads and laughter.

I’m looking forward to the Regional Coordinator role for Devon and Cornwall and supporting MHM. I recently completed the Mental Health First Aider course.

Janet Allsopp

Area: Lancashire

I’m Janet, locally known as ‘Lollipop’ and I ride anything with two wheels. My current everyday ride is an intruder 800.

My biking journey began as a youngster being pilly on the back of my dad in the 70s and I’ve never looked back.

My sons ride..and they began their biking lives pilly with mum.

I am thrilled to be a part of Mental Health Motorbike and wish I had learned of it sooner. I wear my MHMotorbike cap with pride and love the ethos behind it. If you see me or the logo being worn, come and say hello, have a chat..I look forward to meeting you all

Ashley Knowles

Area: Northern Ireland

I’ve been biking on and off since I was 16. I ride a Yamaha Midnight Star, and Honda Shadow, both cruisers or Arm-Chairs they’re great Therapy.

Joining MHM helps me get out to mix with biker’s and share my experience’s and allows others to open up conversation’s.

Since joining MHM, I’ve been invited to Event’s and to give short talk’s about the MHM to groups and clubs.

Martin Young

Area: Beds, Herts & Bucks

Hi, what an absolute pleasure it is to be the regional coordinator for Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire. I decided to get involved with Mental Health Motorbike when I saw an advert on Instagram to train to be a Mental Health First Aider through them and things have grown from there.

Having suffered in the past with poor mental health I feel it is time for me to offer support and guidance to others; with a love of motorbikes, Mental Health Motorbike is the ideal place to be.

I work for an exam board as a Continuous Improvement Coordinator and currently ride a 2007 Yamaha R1. I have done a couple of track days and been fortunate enough to ride enduro bikes in Wales, Spain, Morocco (doing a few of the Dakar routes) and a 12-day trip over the Transkei mountains in South Africa. When not riding, I enjoy live music, theatre, painting, cooking and watching films. I am now looking forward to doing what I can to drive the charity forward.

Sammie Jo Webster

Area: Norfolk/Suffolk

Hi I’m Sammie, my day job is working as a Freelance Assistive Technology Trainer supporting people in the workplace, I stumbled across MhMb a few times over the last few years and thought that it something I would love to be involved in, roll on my own battles in the last 12 months decided that it was time to get involved especially after losing my 4 legged companion Sasha back in August this year on top of a rough few months and found myself needing to repurpose my grief into something positive.

I’m late to my biking journey and am currently on my trusty little Honda CBF125 (Hopefully not for long!), I’ve been into cars and bikes for all of my life and have attended quite a few events over Norfolk and Suffolk over the last few years on my own bike. I love my motorbike racing so will often be found milling around at Snetterton and a few BSB rounds when I can, sometimes even my camera makes an appearance for an odd photo session or two!

I am really keen to get more people talking about Mental Health and getting to combine that with my love for bikes is even better! Excited to be the regional coordinator for Norfolk and Suffolk, looking forward to meeting and chatting all things MhMb, If anyone is having an event they would like us at or just want to have a chat about supporting us in the area, please drop me a message.

Jules Fawkes

Area: Lake District

Hi I’m Jules.

I’ve been riding motorcycles since an early age, currently ride a CBR600RR. I joined Mental Health Motorbike as I have poor mental health at times myself, so it set off me doing my MHFA training to now helping Mental Health Motorbike to have a presence in the Lake District. I’m auDHD and have found the biker community one of the most welcoming. I have a lot of friends I’ve supported over the years and a lot who have supported me. The ethos behind Mental Health Motobrike I can get behind, they want to help – so come for a brew and a natter if you see me or any of the others. We are more than happy to sit and have a craic – it’s what we do best!

David Alison

Area: Southern Scotland

Hi I’m David, 62 years young, Dad, Grandad, Partner & Passionate Biker, Hiker and Lover of Life.

Been a biker since I was 18 and have travelled around 200000 miles in my biking life, having lived in Scotland, England, Netherlands, and Belgium in my former professional career in Supply Chain Management.

Since 2017 I have been a full time Coach & Therapist working with clients worldwide, and currently living in the NW of England with my partner, with plans to return to Scotland.

I am really excited to support the charity with increasing its presence and impact in Scotland. Having been through my own darkness and experienced it in my family & professional circles It is extremely fulfilling to be able to give to support to those with their own mental health challenges and watch them take steps forward.

For my pleasure I am a 16-year rider of BMWs, currently on my 3^rd GSA. I can’t wait to meet you on my travels, feel free to contact me if you want a chat.

Jeremy Hardcastle

Area: North Yorkshire

“Riders Wanted” was the sign at a motorcycle show in 2019 that set me on this journey. I duly signed up for a tour with Bike Tours for the Wounded and was one of 12 riders carrying British wounded, injured or sick veterans on a ten-day motorcycle tour on the iconic Route 66. The tour gave the Veterans time to build new friendships, share stories and reconsider the path their life might take after the tour. During that tour and two subsequent tours to Normandy, I witnessed the therapeutic and potentially life changing benefits of riding a motorcycle and being part of a supportive motorcycling group. Joining Mental Health Motorbike now gives me a chance to extend the support beyond that group of veterans and into the wider motorcycling community.

I have enjoyed a life of riding motorcycles and a career in the automotive industry, I am now ready to share my experiences and skills for the benefit of others. In this role of Regional Coordinator I look forward to working with the Mental Health Motorbike team, riding the roads of the North of England, visiting various motorcycling venues, meeting the diverse group we know as bikers, and all with the newfound purpose of creating a network of support for bikers, by bikers.

Mark Campion

Area: Greater Manchester & Cheshire

After being introduced to bikes at an early age by my older brother who owned a BSA Bantam and then a Gold Star, I started my own journey at the age of 16 on a Suzuki AP50 and although there have been times when I haven’t owned a bike, my love of all things biking has never ceased. My current bike is a Kawasaki Versus 1000 SE.

I worked for many years in the public sector looking after the psychological wellbeing of people working in high stress jobs, specialising in anxiety, stress and depression along with some post trauma work. I am a qualified mindfulness and meditation teacher and also experienced in EMDR.

Having retired in January 2023 (I can highly recommend it) I decided to complete Mental Health First Aid training through Mental Health Motorbike so I could combine my passion for motorcycles with past experience in the field of mental health to help other bikers.

I am delighted to be both part of MHM and be the regional coordinator for Greater Manchester and I look forward to meeting and chatting with you all. Drop me a message even if its just to say hi

Inga Newman

Area: South Wales

Hi all, I am Inga the new South Wales Regional Coordinator. I’ve been a MHFA for the past 3.5 years which I chose to do after the charity supported me through my own crisis a few years back. Before that, I have hit other highs and lows, suffering depression and with anxiety (sometimes quite severe) but each episode teaches me new tools and mechanisms for dealing with the next and they have become much less severe over time and I am keen to share my knowledge, tools and experiences to help others.

I ride a Harley Davidson 48, which is called peanut – she also has a really interesting number plate, so do look out for that! I love being part of the biker community and love getting out and about and meeting people (despite my social anxiety lol) and I am genuinely passionate about our charity and the marvellous work we do. I’m really looking forward to expanding our networks here in South Wales and getting some events and campaigns under way, so if you’d like to get onboard and get involved, I would really love to hear from you!

Fernando Valda

Area: Gloucestershire

I had my first bike, a Kawasaki 250, in my early twenties which led to a Ninja in my 30s and after more than a decade of no bike I finally returned to the fold with a Ducati 696 at the ripe old age of 49!. My day job is impact investment in Africa to help bring electricity in the form of renewable energy to disadvantaged communities. I do enjoy a bit of MotoGP and lucky to have been to Silverstone and the Red Bull ring in 2024. I love the roar of these bikes as these modern day gladiators duke it out at 200 mph. Never got a knee down but enjoy playing with the speed limits on occasion pretending to be Rossi.

For me the bike provides a time to truly live and set aside the stress of modern day existing. As Keane Reeves says “if I don’t ride my bike it is not good for my mental health” and this is a core truth for me. The biking community is a close knit one as we know the risks we take and it allows us to be there for each other during the difficult times. I am honoured to represent the charity and support fellow bikers where I can.

Geoff Abraham

Area: Avon & Somerset

Hi all, my name is Geoff Abraham.

I’m a heating engineer and have run my own business for over 20 years. I’m passionate about motorbikes and have had many different types over the years. I now ride a Ducati Multistrada. I’m a keen motorcycle racing fan, passionate MotoGP watcher and attend events when possible.

I came back to biking over 20 years ago and have been heavily involved with Bristol Advanced Motorcyclists throughout that time. I was the club chairman until recently and I continue to be an active instructor for the group. It’s through this group that I met my partner.

I first heard of MHM in 2020 via my partner. She got involved with the charity in its very early stages and is now the Bristol area co-ordinator. Her passion and enthusiasm for the group proved to be contagious and she encouraged me to complete MHFA training and be more involved. I supported her by attending many local events, where it highlighted to me the need for the work the charity is providing.

Being a man of a certain age, talking about your feelings can be difficult. I know life can be tough and things don’t always go to plan. Having a place to share those feelings with a sense of belonging and compassion has personally helped me a great deal.

I’m keen to spread the word about the charity and promote the work we do in the biking community.

Adrian 'Weeble' Rigden

Area: Central Scotland

Hi I’m Weeble, a Tool Technician for Hilti. I’m a Monkey Bike fanatic and keeper of a socially inadequate sprollie (you might of met him on some of my daily doodles!).

I have been a biker for over 35 years and love the freedom and mental wellbeing they give me. A man of few words and drawer of doodles which, hopefully, allow people to open up and start a conversation. Look forward to meeting you and developing a much bigger prescence in Scotland.

Helen Lea

Area: West Midlands

Hi I’m Helen and I’m delighted to be appointed as regional coordinator for Mental Health Motorbike in West Midlands. I work in the events sector and I trained through work as MH First Aider in 2021. I’m joining with the charity to continue to challenge the stigma around mental health and to promote wellbeing and provide support in the biker community.

I ride a F650gs, I love the freedom and joy of motorcycling. Having recently returned to England after many years living in France, I’m looking forward to developing MHMb activity in my new home region of West Mids, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. To chat about mental health and all things motorcycles, please get in touch.

Rod Warne

Area: Isle of Wight

I’m Rod and live and work on the Isle of Wight. I’m also proud to have recently been appointed as Regional Coordinator for the Island where there is a thriving biking community. My experience with mental health issues goes back to my early 20’s and I’ve been passionate about supporting others since. I took my MH first aid certificate through my work with the local authority as a risk and insurance professional.

I welcome any bikers to the Isle of Wight -we have some great summer scenery and lots of things to see and do.

It’s my Dad’s fault that I’m into bikes, he first took me to watch racing at age 10 and I’ve been a fan ever since, regularly attending BSB, Moto GP, the TT and events in Northern Ireland where I help out a rider from the IOW taking part in the Irish series.

My daily ride is an Aprilia RS660 but have a collection of 80’s two strokes, a few Ducati’s and others.

Any difference I can make through lessening suffering for others or raising awareness of mental health issues is a massive bonus for me and this charity ticks all the boxes.

Oh and I love a cuppa too.

Email Rod

Stephen Cobb

Area: Middlesex

Hi I’m Stephen and I’ll be covering the wonderful Middlesex area

I have always been interested in motorcycling (both on and off road) since childhood as my dad encouraged me to ride trials as a youngster. It was a great way to maintain good mental health riding outside in the woods.

Although my main passion is for trials riding and motocross and grass track I really enjoy watching events such as the Isle of Mann TT and the Scottish Six Day trial. It is always great to meet new people and to share experiences – not only bike related. When I saw an advert for MHMB mental health first aid course I applied and am now pleased to be starting out as a regional coordinator for Middlesex.

I am looking forward to working with everyone and to helping wherever and whenever I can. Please come and say hello if you see me at an event, or email me to see how we can work together.

Jim Porter

Area: Leicestershir

I am honoured to have been recently appointed as the regional coordinator for Leicestershire and Rutland. I grew up in the Hinckley area and now live in Old Dalby just outside of Melton Mowbray with my husband (Lee) and two dogs (Luna & Louis). I am passionate about the area and motorcycling has been in my blood since at the age of six; on a family trip to London my grandad talked a police officer into letting me sit on their motorbike and turn on the blue lights. I still feel that excitement every time I get the bike out of the garage. I have seen the trauma and waves a suicide brings and think the charity does such amazing work to support those with mental ill health and I am committed to supporting that aim.

Email Jim

Mike Denison

Area: North Wales

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Paul Stanley

Area: Surrey

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Do you want to volunteer with us?

We are always looking for reliable and dynamic volunteers to support the growth of the charity. There are two main roles these are regional coordinators (who manage a county area and a team of area volunteers). The other role requires less time and is that of an area coordinator (this is promoting our work in a more localised area and you will be responsible to a regional coordinator)

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