Following the recent raffle to win an Isle of Man Constabulary helmet signed by the TT 2016 riders, the winner Mrs Jane South was presented with it on Friday 22nd July and a certificate of authenticity signed by the Chief Constable at Police Headquarters in Douglas. In total over £1800 was raised for the three charities which included the Police Benevolent fund, the ACU Benevolent fund and the TT Riders association.
Upon being presented with the prize Jane who is from Santon said “When I bought the tickets I thought it would be a nice thing to win, I bought the tickets but never expected to win, Im obviously delighted and the money raised has gone to great causes.
Within the picture presentation are (from left to right) Wyn Evans and Des Evans ACU Benevolent fund, Detective Sergeant Bobby Syme committee member for the Police Benevolent fund, Helmet winner, Jane South and Frances Thorpe of the TT riders benevolent fund association.
The riders who have signed this helmet are; Peter Hickman, Steve Mercer, Conor Cummins, Bruce Anstey, Matthew Rees, Horst Saiger, Ian Hutchinson, Ivan Lintin, John Holdren, Lee Johnston, Michael Dunlop, John McGuiness, Dave Molyneaux, Sam West, Ryan Kneen, James Hillier, Michael Rutter & Dan Stewart and the late Paul Shoesmith. The two ITV4 Presenters of the TT, Mr James Whitham and Steve Plater have also signed it and finally retired TT rider and Island resident Milky Quayle.