BIKERS turned up in their droves to support the annual Prescott Bike Festival event, which is now in its sixth year.

The festival is the biggest annual fundraiser for the 'Blood Bikes' charity and raises vital funds to enable them to carry out their life saving work.

Festival organiser Gordon Downie said: “It was another hugely successful Bike Fest and we'd like to thank everyone who helped make it so, from those that took to the hill, the entertainers, musicians, volunteers, marshals, bike clubs to trade stands and exhibitors – not least the thousands of visitors who came to support us.

"Early signs suggest that it's going to be a bumper sum going to the Blood Bike charities again this year and we are incredibly grateful.”

The event was supported by the mayors of Gloucester, Hereford and Cheltenham – Sebastian Field, Charles Nicholls and Duncan Smith.

Field said “I am delighted to be here today to support the work of the Blood Bikers. The bikers selflessly give their free time in all winds and weathers to help save lives throughout the country.

"They provide such an important free service to the NHS moving vital medical supplies, blood, pathology samples and even human breast milk from medical centres and hospitals throughout the UK."

The next Blood Bike event will be held at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb in Worcestershire on Sunday, September 4 and is dubbed ‘the end of season’ motorcycle festival.