13.06.2017

Crane veterans drive for charity

Two UK Crane Industry Veterans – Malcom Davies of Davies Crane Hire and Roger Miles of Roger Miles Plant Sales - are taking part in the XK Jaguar Round Britain Coastal Drive to raise money for the Prostate Cancer UK charity.

The drive is organised by Philip Porter who founded The Jaguar XK Club and has received treatment for the disease. Miles nephew Kevin Megson operations director at T.E.I. in Wakefield, died from the prostate cancer two months ago. He regularly rented in cranes at power stations and refineries across the country. In the 10 years he battled with the cancer he raised £100,000 for the charity and as Yorkshire ambassador for Prostate Cancer UK, he welcomed drivers when they visited Bridlington on the first ever tour last year which raised £60,000.
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The classic Jaguar XKs lined up in preparation for the start

This year’s 18 day drive started yesterday from the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, with retired Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker waving the flag at the start. The drive took participants to Exeter where they depart this morning for Penzance in Cornwall you can learn more by clicking on www.roundbritaincoastaldrive.co.uk

Miles and Davies said: “If you have a crane depot near the coast you could see us out on the drive and rattling our tins, or you can donate to this worthwhile cause by going to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Roger-Miles www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Malcolm-Davies3
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At the start of the Around Britain Coastal Drive (L-R)Malcolm Davies Murray Walker and Roger Miles

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Miles and Davies ready themselves for the drive