My favourite rider from the late 70s and early 80s was Danny Kennedy who rode for Weymouth and Poole. He had a great year in 1982 averaging nearly 7.5 in the top division for Poole, but, sadly, died in 1993 from a brain tumour at the age of 35. He was a very approachable and likeable man and I am sure some of his Poole colleagues would be able to comment on him.
Also it would be good to hear what Peter Prinsloo is doing.