Category: Charity

1. A free event - Sam Childers, The Real Machine Gun Preacher is coming back to Hayling Island 16th March 2018...

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 23rd Nov 2017

   To date, Sam has rescued over 1,500 children from the hands of evil warlords who make sons kill their parents and who take small female children away and exploit them in the sex and slave trade and he currently feeds over 12,000 children, widows and orphans a day.

    "I will guarantee that you will never meet a preacher like Sam again.... He is unique - a one-off."

   In his former life, he dealt drugs and was an enforcer (a hired gun) for one of America’s most notorious motorcycle gangs, before his conversion to Christianity and him finding his mission - to save children in war-torn East Africa.

   In 2013 Sam received the Mother Teresa Award for International Social Justice (the largest award of its type in the world for International Social Justice) and he is the only American ever to be bestowed with that honour (the Dalai Lama and UK House of Lords rep, Baroness Caroline Cox were also bestowed with this award in previous years). 

   Bikers are very welcome to this event, especially as Sam is a biker. Go along and listen to this great inspiring man speak and bring as many fellow bikers with you as you wish to. Just pre-book to secure your space.

   The organisers have even arranged to have MGP (Machine Gun Preacher) and AOEAUK (Angels of East Africa UK) biker patches available on the day. Sam Childers - Angels of East Africa UK - The Real Machine Gun Preacher

   There will also be books, dvd’s and t-shirts available for those who wish to purchase them and Sam will gladly sign them for you.

   venue: Hayling Island Community Centre, Station Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0HB

   The event is free and if you would like to attend, then just contact Mark or Deborah Dawes on 02392 460815 or by email at [email protected] to secure your space.

   A free event - Sam Childers, The Real Machine Gun Preacher (not the Hollywood Gerard Butler), is coming back to Hayling Island 16th March 2018...

   www.facebook.com/events/2081971628697347/

   See more information here 
   

   

2. 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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3. 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

4. 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 

   

5. 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