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MENDIP TIMES
Riders prepare for 2019
THE Great Weston Ride reaches a significant milestone as it celebrates its tenth birthday next year and, with nine successive years of steady growth behind it and a major award in 2018 for its contribution to promoting health and wellbeing, the organisers are expecting to see yet another record number of people taking part in 2019. It’s been described as the best event of its kind in the country and it has a well-deserved reputation as an ultra-friendly challenge ride that encourages and attracts all manner of people from cycling beginners right through to seasoned riders. The spectacular city-to-coast route starts in Bristol and then takes riders through some stunning countryside and picturesque Somerset villages as it weaves its way through the Mendips and across the Somerset Levels before finishing on the seafront in Weston-super-Mare. The tenth ride will be on Sunday, July 14th 2019. The event has raised over £310,000 for good causes, including over £200,000 for its official charity partner Prostate Cancer UK. Details: www.greatwestonride.com
Support for air ambulance
WELLS Classic Motorcycle Club has donated £4,500 to Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance from its eighth Tortoise and Hare Run. The presentation was made at its 18th annual general meeting, held at the Britannia Inn, Wells and attended by the city’s mayor, town crier, marshals and helpers from the event. It said the large donation was made possible by the
Rotary supports rescue team
THE Rotary Club of Mendip recently presented a cheque for £500 to Avon and Somerset Search and Rescue. President, Adam Travis, said: “We are in awe of the work done by these dedicated volunteers who are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are pleased to be able to support them.” He’s pictured presenting the cheque to Duncan Massey.
massive support that they again received from sponsors, brochure advertisers and entrants, along with much work by many club members. The event regularly attracts entrants from various parts of the country to ride in some of our outstanding countryside. The event caters for motorcycles and scooters of all ages. Next year’s is on Sunday, June 2nd. New members are always welcome.
Details: www.wellsclassicmotorcycleclub.co.uk
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