Coronavirus: Bognor Regis hotelier offers his services to community - ‘People on the frontline need all the help they can get’

Clive Keedwell, who owns Jubilee Guest House and Keedwell House luxury apartments in Bognor, said he wants to ‘do more’ to help people affected by the virus.

He said: “Both of my premises are vacant for the hospitals to use. Keedwell House is totally equipped for injured people coming out of hospital and I’ve got two in there already. It’s wheelchair friendly and there are totally self-contained units there.

“I’ve also got a huge bike, a 1400cc American ‘Tora’. it has huge panniers which would carry lots of stuff.

“It’s ideal to whip here and there for vital medicines or equipment which the hospitals need or someone needs in a house quickly.

“Anyone can call me and you’ve got the other bikers all over the country which would join in on this. What quicker way is there to get round a town. It’s friendly on the environment as well.

“It’s something I thought of a couple of days ago because I want to try and help somehow. I’m fit and healthy and I feel I should be there. I know the system is in a bit of a mess and can do with a bit of help.”

Clive said everyone who is able ‘should try to do their part’, adding: “The people on the frontline are risking their lives for us.

“They need every bit of help they can get. Let’s do something for them.”

Clive can be contacted on 07988 820277 or by email at [email protected].

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