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Hello and thank you for picking issue 3 up we hope you enjoy reading this issue. Firstly we would like to congratulate Christopher Skelley who has been selected for Rio 2016. We have an exclusive interview with Chris. We now have a website www.paraheymagazine.com please do visit as we have plenty of content to read. We would like to thank our partners Wheelchair Sports Hull who have continued their support with us. We hope you enjoy reading issue 3.
Contents Stephenson ‘I will never accept 5Pete what happened but I will want to improve myself’
We speak to Pete Stephenson who had a life changing injury whilst playing rugby league.
9Christopher Skelley Exclusive Interview
We have an exclusive interview with visually impaired Great Britain Judo Athlete Christopher Skelley
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Leeds Wheelchair Racing athlete Danielle Morrison has launched an appeal to help fund for a racing chair.
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Hull University campus sport team now offer inclusive sport programme
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Pete Stephenson ‘ i WILL NEVER ACCEPT WHAT HAPPENED bUT I will always want to improve myself’ Pete Stephenson who suffered a broken neck from one tackle in Rugby League tells Parahey Magazine how he has had to transform his life. My life was pretty straight forward really, I was playing a sport I loved at amateur level for West Hull. At the time, we had a successful team which won the National Conference Premier League four years running and the BARLA National Cup. We played in many grand finals so we had a very good side from 1999 onwards. In my rugby league days, I got to play for Yorkshire and I was selected to play for Great Britain but obviously I never got round to playing for my country due to my accident. My cousin played for Hull Dockers so in 2005 it
was a pretty tough year for me due to losing my father to cancer in the summer. Three months later I wanted to play alongside my cousin. I was in my third match playing for my new club, we were playing in a local derby against East Hull. In the second half, I ran to acting halfback to try and claim a try that I had done so many times. But I got spun round in a tackle with my legs underneath me, I was in a really awkward position. I heard a snap from somewhere in my body and I just went straight to the ground. I knew I had done something wrong as I was
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First Person Feature - Hull
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looking at my legs and it didn’t feel right at all. My arms felt like they were on fire, panic set in as my partner was watching from the sideline and my son was only just born. I just wanted to get off the field as quick as possible, but I had to wait for the ambulance who stretchered me off. When I arrived at Hull Royal Infirmary they did all the scans on my neck and spine. Soon after it was confirmed I had dislocated my neck and shattered two vertebrates which had damaged my spinal cord, causing my paralysis. The initial prognosis was that I wouldn’t walk again and not be independent. It was a very dark time going from one extreme to the next. I was a joiner by trade and worked every day since school, playing rugby but, all of sudden I’m laid on my back not knowing would happen next. I had it in my head that I would get through this as my son has always been my drive and inspiration. I had a massive response from myself in terms of recovery I was very stubborn in that regard. The first few months, were very difficult as I
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wasn’t getting any movement back and I was laid on my back in Hull Royal for a month before being moved. I got transferred to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield which, is a spinal injury unit where I had started my rehabilitation. I used to have occupational therapy for my hands and upper body then in the afternoon I was in the gym trying to get my strength back. It was a very slow process, I wanted to get out of bed straight away after spending six months laid there. I remember the first time I got out of bed I lasted ten minutes, because being laid down for that length of time to then sitting up it felt like sea sickness. I kept looking down at my son’s name tattooed on my arm and that kept me going. Gradually things got better week by week. One day I was sat in a chair feeling sorry for myself. I don’t know what happened but I got a muscle spasm causing my toes to wiggle. The more I did it, the better it felt, building on from there it went from a leg wiggle to a calf and thigh tensing. It got to the point were, I was put in a support stand and was able to take my first steps. Eight months later I was discharged and returned
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I worked freelance and I was given some work by the Rugby League Express where one day I saw an advert for a player welfare assistant at the RFL. I applied and got an interview a couple of weeks later I was told I had got the job. I’ve been working now for just over a year making sure all coaches and coaching staff have been on the right courses. Also, I have to make sure every club is working to the contracts for players rights as well as the salary cap. In 2015, it was the tenth year since my accident and I think that I might have found some peace now. I’ll never fully accept what has happened to me, but I will always continue to improve myself, I’ve got a lovely family and friends that have helped me overcome the odds. I’ve taken part in many challenges since my Injury. Obviously to raise money for the charities that have helped support me throughout my injury but also to use as a way of setting myself goals during my ongoing physical rehabilitation.
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home having physiotherapy, three years later I was independent driving everywhere, I was able to walk with crutches and not use my wheelchair as much. I came a long way in three years, I had dedicated so much time to getting better in recovery and rehab. I never thought about what next and that scared me as I’ve always been a physical and practical person. I had dedicated so much time to getting better in recovery and rehab. I never thought about what next and that scared me as I’ve always been a physical and practical person. It was difficult, the rugby league benevolent fund contacted me and gave me funding to go to university. I looked through the University of Huddersfield prospectus and came across a sport journalism course. I thought I’d give it a go as it was something I could do that wouldn’t stop me from what had happened. I studied there for three years and graduated with a 2:1 degree which, was fantastic for me.
The challenges have included a one mile walk only a year after my accident, quad biking from Catalans to Wembley with a dragon boat up the Thames in between, a parachute jump from 15000 feet and a 5K swim. The swim was the toughest but it came at a time when I needed something to focus on and a goal to reach. It was before I went back working full time so I had plenty of spare time on my hands and I decided to use that up in a positive way by training for a swim. I got a real bug for it and was swimming a mile (or 64 lengths) three times a week for 3 months. By the time the challenge came around I had mastered my own form of over arm swimming using mostly my upper body and some leg kick. I completed the swim at Total Fittness in 2 and half hours. 5K (or 200 lengths) was really tough for a first effort but the training at stubborn mindedness saw me through. I’ve not had much chance to get back in the pool of late due to work commitments but I do plan to make time and train for an open water 10k swim in the near future.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CHRISTOPHER SKELLEY Kai Gill interviews Hull born visual impaired Judo athlete Christopher Skelley after winning a bronze medal at the IBSA European Championships in Portugal December, 2015. KG: If you don’t mind me asking Chris, but what is your disability? CS: The disabilities I have is Visual Impairment caused by a rare form of ocular albinism, and there are other genes that have mutated, that cause other illnesses; but work is still ongoing at Harvard University in America. I also suffer from a hearing impairment which I have had since birth. At what age did you begin participating in Judo and when did you realise you could go far? I started participating in Judo at age five. I started at Haltemprice Judo Club, in Hull. I am not really that sure about that. It just happened very slowly. The more I did
competitions, and started to win some medals, that is when I realised and started to believe in my abilities. How supportive have your family and friends been since you started representing your country? My family and friends have been very supportive. My Mum keeps me grounded and my feet on the ground. She makes sure I don’t forget where I come from, and I have respect for the people who helped me get there. My sisters are always keep me smiling, and make sure that I am happy with what I am doing. My friends are a great distraction from the pressures of judo, and they also keep me smiling.
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You used to play rugby union, did the physicality of judo appeal to you due to your rugby union days? I started Judo at the same time as I started Rugby. My Mum and Dad thought it would be good for me to socialise, and fit into society with my disabilities. I also did Judo to keep me a fit young lad, who did not fall into the wrong crowd at school. It also helped me to respect my elders and people around at a young age. You’ve won many medals and records in many visual impairment judo events, which one stands out to you? It has to be my World medal. This one will always be a special one because six weeks prior to me competing, I suffered a dislocated hip which is a career ending injury. I had to come back from the depth of despair to get myself ready for one of the biggest and most important competitions of my life. I had to get a medal, which I did. That was only possible because of the support of my family and friends, the excellent medical staff at the British Judo Association and both Grimbsy and Coventry hospital. Recently, you won a bronze medal at the European Championships in Portugal, how did it feel to win a bronze medal at a high competition? It felt amazing, as a determined athlete I wanted gold but I was happy with the result. It was important for me to end the year on a high to carry me on into next year. It also makes me more determined to reach the top of the Judo Mountain. Winning a bronze medal in the European Championships has this given you more desire to be in the team for the Paralympics in Rio? Of course it would be a great honour and a privilege to represent my country in Rio. I still, however, need to work hard and to earn my spot on the team for next year. You’ve trained with Olympians and Paralympians what differences do you see from training with both types of athletes?
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I see no differences, except a VI athlete has to grip up when they start fighting, as they cannot see their opponent. Judo adapts to your disabitlies. It encourages you to go and prove people wrong. It shows the world, what people can do with disabilities, and that they can do it as well, if not better, then people who have no disabilities. What advice would you give to a disabled person wanting to start a sport such as Judo? You have to be determined and have persistence. You must never give up, and when it gets hard, you must carry on breaking through barriers. You must make sure you show the world what you can do, and never ever have any regrets. Want to give judo a go? Visit ‘Throw Yourself Into Judo’ to find your local club and how you can get involved www.throwyourselfintojudo.com/’ ‘Sporty and visually impaired or know someone who is? Visit www.britishjudo.org.uk/gb-vi-programme to find out more and email vijudo@britishjudo.org. uk to register on our talent database’
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North East Powerchair Football League Sponsored by Clark & Partners Clark & Partners are specialist suppliers of wheelchairs and powerchairs. The decision follows on from their continuous work with powerchair football teams. Craig Vernon, Wheelchair & Seating Specialist for Clark & Partners, liaises with the teams on a regular basis and says that the sponsorship is the next logical step. He says: “We are thrilled that we are official sponsors of the North East Powerchair Football League. We work closely with the teams and this next positive step just strengthens our relationship with them. We look forward to
raising the profile of the sport and our continued work and support of the teams.” Craig will be attending matches and guiding the teams through the complexities of ordering the most suitable powerchair to meet the demands of the sport. It’s not just about how the powerchair performs; it’s also about getting the colours just right. Players often have particular preferences to customise their chair and make it unique. A recent request was for a tiger orange chair with a black stripe.
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Lee Brennan, Treasurer of the league, says: “We were delighted when Clark & Partners announced their sponsorship. “Sport is incredibly important for disabled people as it breeds confidence and self-esteem. Clark & Partners’ involvement will give more powerchair users the chance to enjoy the sport and the benefits it brings.” Kat Easson is the Development Officer for the northern leagues. She says: “The involvement of Clark & Partners gives players a great opportunity to learn more about the equipment available to them while playing the sport they love.” She added: “We are so grateful to Clark & Partners for their support and hope that it will be a long relationship which will enable the league to develop and grow, allowing more players to take part in powerchair football at a competitive level.” Adam Parry, Sports Development Manager of the Percy Hedley Foundation, says: “It is great to see a local company that wants to support the
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development of the North East Regional League and help it to grow. “The sponsorship will allow us to purchase much needed equipment for the smooth running of the league and to make the league weekends more professional both to spectators and the players.” The league is now in its third year and as interest in the sport is growing, new teams are forming. League matches are a big event which gives all the teams in the league a chance to meet and play against each other. You can support teams by visiting one of the fixtures for the North East Powerchair Football League have been announced for the year: Middlesbrough - Sunday 14th February Hull - Sunday 22nd May Newcastle - Sunday 19th June Leeds -Sunday 3rd July With one further date in August, TBC You can also follow live scores and results by giving the league a follow on Twitter: @NEPFL
Handcycling - Lincolnshire
Dan METCALFE ‘I am currently within the top 15 handcyclists.’ Photograph Courtesy of Dan Metcalfe
Kai Gill (KG) interviews Dan Metcalfe (DM) who aims to represent his country within his choosen sport. KG: If you don’t mind me asking Dan, what happened in the accident? DM: On 22nd June 2014 I went out on bike ride with a mate. We approached a 90 degree bend with gravel on it. Knew I was coming off, kicked bike out of the way, tucked myself in whilst sliding down the road. My mate came round the same bend a little too close and a little too fast. Hit me in the middle of my back he flipped over the handlebars and dropped his Honda CBR 600CC bike lengthways on top of me. He wasn’t expecting me to be in the road. I blacked out from the bang and the pain for a moment and when I came to, the bike was laid on top of me head to toe. How was rehabilitation for you? I spent 3 and a half months in hospital. Rehabilitation was really difficult to start with, but I’m not one to sit about being mardy, I had a word with myself because you have two choices, you either sit there and cry about it or you can get up and get on with it! Basically, I told myself to ‘man up’ and get on with things. That’s when I started to learn about my body and what my capabilities are. How did you get yourself into handcycling, what appealed to you the most? How long after your accident was it?
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There was a nice Holister rep at the hospital who I got taking to and she put me in contact with an awesome guy, called Kenny Herriot, who is an international handcyclist; who later on in that year I got to meet. After leaving hospital I got in touch with Chris Madden, another awesome handcyclist. He lit a fire and passion in me for handcycling. It was in December 2014 when I finally got a handcycle in my garage that I could use on the rollers for training as it wasn’t for us on the road. What’s your career highlight so far since becoming a handcyclist? That’s a hard one to answer as there are so many. I would include Silverstone TTT with handcycling UK, my longest ride so far of 34 mile on the Saturday for handcycling UK and a 64 mile ride on the Sunday called ‘Tour De Vale’ around Aylesbury and the Chiltens with another great guy, Ian Durrant. Ride London was awesome, took part in this with several fellow handcyclists. I also met a great guy and friend Luke Jones who is another awesome handcyclist. Coming 1st in my class at a time trial in pooring rain and high winds at Darley Moor. Recently going to try outs for British Cycling. When did it become apparent that you could go really far in this sport?
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When I got accepted on to the Team, for the Silverstone TTT; with only 4 months training. What’s your week schedule for training is it every day and what do you do? Train 6 times a week, average over 100 miles a week with gym ‘strengthening and conditioning ‘ sessions in between. Maintain a clean diet and the rest is secret. Being one of Britain’s top hand cyclists, how has preparations for your aim to get into the Paralympics? Preparations is work hard, train hard. Win the races that I need to win, then hopefully I will be picked. I am currently within the top 15 handcyclists. What competitions have you got scheduled for 2016? Various charity events and lots of races, all I can
say is; “Watch this space! “ How will it feel to one day represent your country? Representing my country would be a dream come true, as for how it would feel; ask me when I’ve done it. Are you holding any fundraising events or looking for sponsors to help you pursue your dream of reaching the paralympics? Yes. I need sponsors to persue my dreams and the charity events are already mentioned. What advice would you give to a disabled individual who would like to try hand-cycling Come and have a go with me, or contact me and I will put you in touch with Handcycling UK. You can follow Dan’s progress in his hand-cycling career by following him on Twitter: @danmetcalfehall
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help Leeds wheelchair racing athlete dANI MORRISON achieve her Robyn Allan interviews wheelchair racing athlete Dani Morrison about her paralympic dream and how you can help her achieve it. Following the return to Wheelchair racing Dani Morrison, aged 29, has set her sights on fundraising for her own racing chair.
The GoFundMe site has allowed her to summarise her goal and allow Facebook friends and Twitter followers to donate money to her cause.
As a sufferer of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, Dani took it upon herself to begin wheelchair racing, aged 11. She competed for a further four years before leaving the sport, aged 15.
In addition to the GoFundMe page, Dani also hopes to organise a fundraising night to allow supporters to contribute to her ÂŁ5,000 target.
A 12 year break from the sport ended in October 2014 when Callum Hall, a member of the Leeds Wheelchair Racing Club, enquired about Dani returning to the tracks. She has since dedicated hours to the sport, devoting time to training and fundraising for a chair of her own. Dani has set up her own fundraising page that is shared across social media.
If successful in reaching her target Dani will no longer need to rely on wheelchairs provided by the club and her training programme can continue to thrive. With the help of Dani’s sister, a range of posters were displayed around her local community to help raise awareness of the cause. The athlete now hopes to further increase publicity of her goal through the combination of publicised articles and fundraising nights.
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A chair of her own would be an “essential” step towards Dani’s future sporting goal. She believes “it will feel amazing” to own a racing chair.
hers. With the help of funds from supporters and the continuing dedication shown by the determined athlete, Dani may be able to fulfil her ultimate goal in 2020.
She said: “It will feel amazing to have my own racing chair. I would be so grateful if I could get the new wheelchair because the people that have sponsored me show that they are 100% behind and that means everything to me. I m not only doing this for me, I am also doing it for them to make them proud.”
Dani said: “It would mean the world. To show that all the hard work that I will put in will have paid off.”
Dani has her own role model in wheelchair racing with it being Dame Tanni - Grey Tomlinson, who has won several medals in the paralympics. She explains why she looks up to Tanni. “Tanni Grey - Thompson has always been an inspiration of mine. Everything she has achieved is just brilliant. Who wouldn’t want to look up to her.” All funds raised would be greatly appreciated by the aspiring Paralympian. She described the 2020 Paralympics to be a “bucket list” event of
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The athlete has had over £400 in donations and sponsors so far. She has £4,585.00 left to fundraise to purchase her own chair for the sport she loves. To donate to Dani’s fundraising page visit: www. gofundme.com/DanielleMorrison You can also keep up to date with her fundraising appealing by visiting her Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/Dani-Morrison-Wheelchair-Racer-1051803004849881/ Dani is also on Twitter and regularly tweets her results in races she competes in. You can follow her: @Dani1987000
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Hull University CAMPUS sPORT TEAM NOW OFFER INCLUSIVE SPORT PROGRAMME Kai Gill investigates how Hull Universities own Campus Sport team created an inclusive sport programme. Since Hull University began inclusive sport they have seen an increase in numbers. The Campus Sport Hull team received funding to begin the innovative idea with the aim of growing participation specifically for females and disabled students. Sophie Johnson, Development officer at Hull University, said: “The Campus Sport Hull team are funded by Sport England under the University Sports Activation Fund (USAF). The aim is to develop a sport offer for students in Higher Education, to increase individuals taking part in sport and physical activity 30 minutes or more per week.” The university was discovered to be suitable for
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funding by the national disability officer, Dave Padgen, who previously worked for the British University College Sports (BUCS). Sophie admits by receiving the funding it helped develop the inclusive offer right for students. “Dave Padgen, who used to work at BUCS, discovered that the University of Hull had one of the highest percentages of students with a mobility impairment within a University Institution. From this, we decided as a team to develop an inclusive offer which is right for our students.” As the programme was being launched, the Campus Sport team spoke to students and undertook research to discover which sports
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help them learn from others and help individuals develop as a person and sportsperson.” Campus Sport recognises the potential of the inclusive programme and how it can progress further at the University. It’s already been well received and is popular amongst students and staff members alike. With the Olympics and Paralympics coming up this year in Rio, Sophie believes it will inspire others to take part in sport. She said: “I think with Rio 2016 approaching this will definitely inspire others to take part in sport and physical activity and most of all, to try new sports. Photograph Courtesy of Sophie Johnson
students would like to participate in, including the time, location and day. From this, the team led by Sophie constructed a format of the programme around the students’ schedules. Campus Sport team then had to pick the sports that would be included in the programme. The sports that were picked are wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, goalball, volleyball, archery, badminton, ju-jitsu, fencing, blind football and cricket which are led by local coaches. Sophie said: “We discovered that there were a variety of sports highlighted by students of what they’d like to participate in so we produced a 10-week programme facilitating a different sport session each week. After the programme the students would get to decide on which sport(s) they’d like to participate in on a regular basis.” Since the programme was launched in December, 2015 Campus Sport team have received nothing but praise and indications that students want to develop themselves further as a leader or coach. Sophie added: “Each of the sessions have been a mixture of participants who have a disability and those who are abled bodied. The main emphasis of our programme is that sport is for everybody - it’s all about having fun, meeting new people and learning something new.” Sophie believes that sport should be accessible to anyone regardless of their disability. “I think it’s extremely important for sport to be accessible to anybody regardless of their disability as sport is a powerful tool that can bring people together,
“When you reflect on the legacy of 2012 Olympic & Paralympic games, it inspired the whole nation and still does to this day so I definitely think it’ll make individuals want to take part in sports whilst also raising awareness of inclusive sports.” To celebrate the Paralympic Games, Campus Sport will be hosting an event for students to try as many sports as possible and help raise funds for the national campaign ‘Supercharge’. The sessions cost £1.80 per person with all contributions being donated to ‘Supercharge’ which is helping athletes who are competing in this year’s Paralympic Games by raising funds to help with travel and equipment. If you would like any further information on the inclusive programme or events taking place at the University throughout the year please contact the team via email on campussport@ hull.ac.uk Please visit their website on http://www2.hull. ac.uk/student/sports-centre/campus-sport/inclusive.aspx If you’re on Twitter give them a follow to see their latest updates: @CampusSportHull If you’re on Facebook give them a like to see their latest updates: Campus Sport
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Wheelchair Sports Hull are supporting GB Sledge Hockey Athlete Kai Gill interviews Wheelchair Sports Hull founder Daryl Jones about their event to support GB Sledge Hockey athlete. Disability sport charity Wheelchair Sports Hull is fundraising to help the Great Britain Sledge Hockey team to qualify for Winter Paralympics 2018. Matt Clarkson, vice captain of the GB team, contacted Wheelchair Sports Hull for support towards funding Great Britain to attend the tournament, confirmation of the country is expected to be confirmed soon. Daryl Jones founder of Wheelchair Sports Hull said: ” This event is to get two of Hull’s own GB sledge hockey stars to a qualification tournament for the Winter 2018 Paralympics.” The charity has been busy planning the event that will have guest speakers Simon Berry and Matt Clarkson. A local business East Yorkshire shutters have sponsored the event which Daryl finds has been a great help. Daryl said: “We have had EYS come on board
and sponsor the event which has been amazing help.” Wheelchair sports Hull provide funding to disabled athletes and disability sport clubs. The charity has helped international athletes in the area in the past but Jones states he is shocked to find that people have to provide funding themselves. Daryl added: “I find it shocking to think people at the highest level are having to fund themselves and getting left behind because of funding being placed into training.” The event will take place on Friday 26th February at Lazaat Hotel, Cottingham starting at 7pm. Tickets are £25 per person for the event with tables of ten available at £250. If you would like to buy tickets for this event by emailing info@ wheelchairsportshull.co.uk
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At Bekkers our main focus is to enable disabled drivers to increase their freedom and accessibility through the use of our quality vehicles and products. Since its conception in 1977, Alfred Bekker API Ltd has become a recognised and respected market leader within the mobility industry. As an established vehicle converter with strong connections to Motability, we specialise in the design and manufacture of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV’s) and vehicle adaptations. We also enable disabled drivers to increase their freedom and accessibility through the supply of innovative hand controls and accessories. To limit any associated stress or inconvenience for you, these products can be fitted by one of our experts at your home. We expertly convert our high quality and bespoke vehicles on-site at our expansive factory based in Driffield, East Yorkshire. Our site also houses a purpose built show room and dedicated customer accommodation to ensure that our customers’ needs are exceeded at every stage of the purchasing cycle - from vehicle development and delivery to aftersales support and beyond.
For more information contact us on: Tel: 01377 241700 Email sales@alfredbekker.com Website: www.alfredbekker.com