Category: Charity

1. Remembrance Sunday - A Ride of Respect making a Ring of Red around Manchester to form a virtual poppy

   Posted on 4:00pm Tuesday 7th Nov 2017

   For the fourth successive year, more than one thousand motorcycle riders, all wearing something red, will assemble at the west bound Birch services on the M62 on Remembrance Sunday, 12th November 2017. 
   
   Departing at 1pm to make a ‘Ride of Respect’ completing a ‘Ring of Red’ clockwise around the M60 motorway and raising lots of money for Veterans’ charities. When viewed from the air the ‘Ring of Red’ will resemble a massive poppy around Manchester.
   
   Bike Marshals North West will be overseeing the ride in conjunction with the Highways Agency and Greater Manchester Police

   This ride is to raise money for Veterans' charities, with riders wearing something red, to form a 'virtual' red poppy around Manchester. 

   See the facebook event for further details. 

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2. MICHELIN GIVES BACK TO BLOOD BIKERS

   Posted on 5:00pm Friday 13th Oct 2017

   Michelin has announced a rebate to all National Association of Blood Bikes (NABB) members when they purchase a set of Michelin tyres from participating dealers.

   In recognition of the vital work NABB members provide for the community, the leading tyre manufacturer is awarding a £30 (€35 in the Republic of Ireland) rebate on Michelin Pilot Road 4, Pilot Road 4 GT, Pilot Road 4 Trail and Anakee 3 tyres fitted to a liveried motorcycle by an approved dealer.

   This offer is available until the end of the year, and is a mark of Michelin’s pride in the services provided by NABB members throughout the UK and Ireland.

   Since its inception as an umbrella organisation in 2008, NABB has successfully promoted and been actively involved in the growth of numerous independent Blood Bike groups across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

   With 2,700 volunteers nationwide, the service completed more than 56,000 vital runs in 2016.  These requests were to transport anything from whole blood (red cells), platelets, plasma, serum, surgical instruments to patient’s notes, X-rays, human donor milk and MRI scans. Requests range from urgent (Priority 2), through to emergency (Priority 1) life-threatening scenarios. Although these groups have saved a significant amount of money for hospitals providing their services free of charge, they are primarily acknowledged by their client hospitals as providing a professional and high-quality service.
   
   To find out how to donate or volunteer visit www.bloodbikes.org.uk

   For more information on the Michelin range visit moto.michelin.co.uk

3. Billy’s on the Road brings hope and glory to local children’s charity

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 6th Jul 2017

   Destination diner Billy’s on the Road has long been a supporter of the Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity – and now they are donating part of the income from one of their best-selling desserts. 

   Located just north of Billingshurst – halfway between the M25 and the coast, the independently-owned café will give 25p for every sale of their ‘Meringue of Hope & Glory’ puddings – inspired by the famous Dame Vera song.

   The delicious desserts are based on an ‘Eton Mess’ with a bed of mouth-watering meringue topped with fresh fruit, such as blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, and finished off with a drizzle of coulis and a mint leaf. 

   “The Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity is a cause that is very close to our hearts,” says chef/owner Vicky Willison (Billy). “We are always delighted to support their amazing work in any that we can.”

   Based in Cuckfield, the charity provides an early intervention service to families with young children who have cerebral palsy and other motor learning disabilities.

   “We would like to say a big thank you to Billy’s on the Road for supporting us with their generous donation,” says the charity’s marketing and appeals officer, Carole Whorwood. “We receive no statutory funding and rely entirely on the community to help raise our funds. We are extremely grateful for the continued support of the team at Billy’s.” 

   Opened in 2012, this thriving diner is a popular pit stop for bikers on route to the coast. They source many of their ingredients locally, including sausages, eggs, tomatoes and vegetables, and are renowned for the 12 varieties of ice cream and hearty breakfasts served all day.

   Open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, and 8am to 4pm at weekends, there is also ample free parking.

   Billy's on the Road, A29 Stane Street, Five Oaks, Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9AE.

   www.billysontheroad.co.uk 

   

4. Ted’s Adventures

   Posted on 8:00am Thursday 1st Jun 2017

   What happens when a biker, (Sii Hargreaves) has a bit too much time to drink? Sorry, I meant think?

   Well he gets a Ted (dressed in smart blazer, complete with beret and medal) to see how far he can get him round the country with a bunch of over 50’s biker’s, lads and ladies! 

   Whilst showing Ted (Edward Grunt for his full title), the sights round this great country of ours, (including bars, cafes and bikers meeting places), they will be raising money for The Poppy appeal. Relaying Ted from Aberdeen in sunny Scotland down the length of Britain, across down into Cornwall and back up to Stoke-On-Trent, in time for Remembrance Day.

   Money is being raised by the Lads and Ladies on route, but the easiest way for people to donate is through gofundme.com/poppy-appeal-teds-adventures

    

   

    

5. Bikers Are Revved Up And Raring To Go!

   Posted on 9:00am Tuesday 16th May 2017

   

   It’s not long now before a bevy of bikers descend on the Erskine Estate in Bishopton for the annual Erskine Motorbike Meet.

   Last year’s event was the biggest Motorbike Meet yet, with nearly 800 bikers taking part in the parade and over £12,500 being raised for the veterans of Erskine. This year’s event takes place on Sunday 28th May.

   Recently a number of bikers, cadets, military personnel, officers from Scottish Police, representatives of Paisley 2021 and Milly the biking dog, visited the Erskine Estate in preparation for the big day.

   Erskine supporter Heather Clissett, who organises the event, got the group together to promote this year’s event. She said: “The Erskine Motorbike Meet has grown larger than we could ever have hoped, in its 11 years.”

   “We hope all who visit the bike meet, know how much their loyalty to, and respect for, Erskine's veterans means. We are so grateful and appreciative to them for never failing to turn out and we hope they realise how much it means to all at Erskine and the respect we have for all our two and three wheeled visitors."

   Anyone who has attended the popular event will know the parade of bikes and trikes, which begins at Park Mains High School in Erskine at 12.40pm, is quite a spectacle. The bikers take around 20 minutes to make their way along the seven mile route to The Erskine Home where there are lots of attractions on offer for an entertaining afternoon for bikers and visitors.

   This year’s entertainment includes fairground rides, Port Town Rockers, Kennedy Cupcakes, UK Garrison, Irvine Marine Cadets & Sea Cadets display, Glasgow Science Centre buskers, Pin Ups Vintage, Paisley 2021, a photo booth and lots of street food. There is also military support on the day including 7 Scots who will have a deactivated weapons display, the Royal Artillery with their light gun display and 225 Medical Regiment with their ambulance.

   There are a number of first’s this year at Erskine Motorbike Meet including a Boccia Bowls match with Bikers v Veterans. Playing a game against our veterans is Rigbys Guardians MCC Scotland – who promote and preserve the memory of murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby. The group also raise money for veterans’ charities including The Lee Rigby Foundation that was set up in Lee’s memory.

   There will be music from Balaklava Pipes and Drums and The Band of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association. There will also be two luxury cars – provided by Met Wedding Cars – so this year Erskine veterans will be able to take part in the bike parade in the comfort of a luxurious wedding car!

   The Erskine Motorbike Meet takes place on the Erskine estate from 1-5pm. Entry is £5 per bike and £2 per adult (free for children) with parking available at HP, Bishopton, PA7 5PP which is a short walk from The Erskine Home or you can hop on the shuttle bus kindly provided by McGills.
   
   

   28th May 2017
   Erskine Motorbike Meet
   
   Annual event to support the veterans cared for by Erskine with 100's of bikes taking part. Starting with a parade from Park Mains High School to Erskine's grounds for 1pm official opening. Live music, food, demonstrations, stalls and much more. All welcome.

    

   venue: Starting with a parade from Park Mains High School, PA8 6EY at 1240 to Erskine (Hospital) Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5PU 
   price: £5 per bike donation to Erskine on the day. £2 per adult (free for children) with parking available at HP
   tel: 07814 984082 
   website: www.erskinemotorbikemeet.co.uk 
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   Erskine is a family. Our strength lies in the very special blend of dedicated care, compassion and understanding we offer to our residents and their families. When Erskine was founded in 1916, our aim was to care for Service men and women who had been injured in active service. Today, care remains the cornerstone of our philosophy. We not only care for our veterans – we care about them.

   As Scotland’s foremost provider of care for veterans and their spouses, we provide unrivalled nursing, residential, respite and dementia care within our four homes across Scotland. Our person-centred care is tailored to the needs of each individual veteran.
   Erskine's proud history also extends beyond its provision of medical and nursing care by employing and promoting all employment opportunities for veterans and offering housing to veterans and their families in 44 cottages within Erskine estate.
   
   As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to maintain our commitment to care for Scotland’s veterans – without donations we simply cannot continue this work.