16 April 2018
Amanda Mason writes: We were recently contacted by Kath Deakin from Euxton Village Library asking if we would be available at 10.30 last Thursday morning. Now that I am back at work during the week I usually cannot commit to daytime weekday events however I had in fact booked some Annual Leave so was actually available. Ironically I now work in Euxton so it did feel like I was heading to work that morning although a little later than normal.
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13 April 2018
In response to an appeal by local charity ‘North West Blood Bikes’(NWBB) for help in replacing their ageing fleet of motorbikes, Freemasons from West Lancashire were swift to respond. Their own, local West Lancashire Freemasons’ Charity (WLFC) were delighted to be able to present two, brand new BMW R1200RT-P motorbikes, complete with all the necessary additional equipment, to enable this voluntary emergency organisation to continue supporting our local hospitals and NHS.
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12 April 2018
North West Blood Bikes Lancs & Lakes are recruiting volunteer car owner/drivers to help out with Regular Runs only, to transport urgent items between the hospitals Ormskirk, Southport and Whiston between the hours of 7pm & 2am during the working week and 24 hours a day at weekends and Bank Holidays. Weekend times are split into 2 x 12-hour shifts. At present volunteer motorcyclist do this, but there is a need for cars.
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16 March 2018
Becky Newton, Events and Talks Coordinator for our Central area writes:
What a start to Central area’s events for 2018! We were contacted only a week before the grand opening of Ghost Bikes’ new premises in Preston and at short notice it was a big ask to pull it all together, but we did it with a brilliant turn out of members from all areas including those from another Blood Bike Group! Not seen so many people in Hi Viz or so many liveried bikes in a long while
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15 March 2018
Rotarians from 5 clubs in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley joined forces to organise a Charity Fundraising Dinner for NW Blood Bikes Lancs & Lakes. The event was held at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington on Saturday 24th February. A total of £4000 was raised for the charity which will be presented at an event soon. Read more…..
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25 February 2018
This BMW 1200RT is being offered for sale at £4000 which includes a substantial discount for NWBB-LL Members. Low mileage 24,000 miles, 09 plate in silver.
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18 February 2018
Regardless of the hail, wind and snow the show must go on….. or at least our commitment made early last year to visit the Ladies of Salterforth WI last Thursday was still going ahead.
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07 February 2018
The Hertel team based at Sellafield, with support from lot delivery partners IDS (Hertel, Atkins, North West Projects & West Lakes Engineering) & i3 Decommissioning Partners (Hertel, Wood & Shepley Engineers) together supported the Hertel Sellafield chosen annual charity NW Blood Bikes, raising a grand total of £5068.
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06 February 2018
BBC Radio Lancashire is proud to announce its first Community Heroes Awards. “We’re recognising those in the county that go the extra mile and make a real difference to the lives of others.” Nominations are being sought in various categories which are designed to reward everything from being a good neighbour to inspirational teachers; and their contribution to life in Lancashire.
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03 February 2018
In aid of North West Blood Bikes Lancs & Lakes the Rotary Clubs in East Lancashire are jointly organising this Dinner Dance. To be held at 6:30pm on Saturday 24th February 2018.
Featuring Voce a 4 piece male vocal group from Cumbria.
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