Calne motorbike sculpture being restored to former glory

Speaking about the sculpture, Mr Drummond said: “It was all painted up in a beautiful, blood red.

“Over the years, it’s slowly faded and I think now when you drive past you tend not to notice it as much anymore. It’s fading away.”

As part of the restoration project, the base of the sculpture was cleared, gravelled and jet washed before being given a fresh coat of red paint.

The roadside hedge was also trimmed to improve visibility of the bike.

Mr Drummond said a group of “superb” people pitched in to help, including some people who made food for the volunteers.

The group is aiming to complete the restoration for the Calne Bike Meet on 26 July.