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Angus Stewart accepts The Queen's Award and, right, on Blood Bike duty
Congratulations to members of Yeovil Freewheelers Blood Bikes who have received The Queen’s award for Voluntary Service, the highest award that can be given to a volunteer group in the UK. The Group, which serves south Somerset and Dorset, is one of the longest serving in the UK, founded in 1978 by Cecil Turner. The volunteers provide a free service to assist the NHS 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, transporting bloods, platelets, organs, Covid and other tests and results, mothers’ milk, patient medications and notes to free up bed blocking. Special congratulations to our own Angus Stewart who is not only a volunteer rider but has taken on the role of Fleet Manager, keeping all nine bikes on the road with all necessary equipment. Many of the riders are qualified advanced motorcycle riders but there are many more behind the scenes, dealing with fund raising, health and safety, technology etc. Deborah Stewart is busy helping here.
Whatever they do, everyone is united in a passion for motor bikes and a desire to give something back to their local community. So next time you are overtaken by a highly florescent bike and rider that is not the police, it could be Angus helping to save someone’s life. This year part of our Christmas Services collections donations to charity went to Blood Banks and we hope to have a presentation from them later in the year. Enjoy your Jubilee Weekend wherever you are. Gilly Wilson
Ryme’s Jubilee celebrations Frankham Farm gardens (DT9 6JT) are open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 5 June, 12.00noon to 5.00pm, including delicious BBQ lunches, cakes with tea /coffees.
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