Article tags: event

1. How much time do you want me to give?
(Shifts / On-Rota)

... riders that can only do the weeknights and others weekends due to work commitments. Most fundraising events take place on weekend, but the occasional weekday ones can be quite productive. On average ...

2. I have never done fundraising before – what does this involve?
(Fundraising and Coordinating the Riders)

If you have got this far, you already know that we are a Registered Charity. All running costs are paid for by donations raised by the team. You will be expected to attend 2 fundraising events before ...

3. What is a shift?
(Shifts / On-Rota)

... cover all or part of the full 24 hours. When you are on-shift your time is committed to this. We don’t know when the phone will ring. Also if there is a fundraising event, then you are expected to attend ...

4. How Freewheelers is funded
(Finance/Financial Information)

... money to Freewheelers.  The Fund Raising page explains the ways that we raise money, and has some ideas on how you can run a fundraising event of your own.  The NHS Money Saving page shows ...

5. A late night and over 40,000 miles for PJ
(News/The Flying Crane Blog)

... speedometer as it hit the 40k but as it turned out I had a rather busy shift and it wasn’t until I finally got home that I was able to record the event for you. The Monday shift started normally with ...

6. Challenge Day 11 - Leicester to Cambridge
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

The day began with the customary photo shot at the blood donor centre in Leicester, then it was off with little time to spare during a day that would cover the second longest distance to date. Joining ...

7. Challenge Day 10 - The Venice of the North
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

A common theme over the past few days is canals - the Midlands canal network makes it a pleasure to do long distance cycling. It is said that Birmingham itself has more canal mileage than Venice. Canaletto ...

8. Challenge Day 8 and 9
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

At the start of the second week spirits are still high. The team is joined by Josh Watts, DGM from Hotel du Vin in Bristol, and Lucy Sartain. The 64 mile route took them along the canal from Nottingham ...

9. JustTextGiving - An Easy New Way To Donate
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

Effective immediately there is a new and easy way to donate money to Freewheelers using your mobile phone. To donate any amount between £1 and £10, just text BIKE24 plus your donation amount to 70070. ...

10. Challenge Day 7 - The Newylweds
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

In Sheffield, the riders were joined by Yuki from Hotel du Vin in Bristol and her husband Ben. They were married just a few days ago and have postponed their honeymoon to take part on the ride. ...

11. Challenge Day 6 - Taming The Snake
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

Day six of the challenge saw our riders cycling from Manchester to Sheffield over the infamous Snake Pass, which includes a four mile climb to a height of 1,680ft — one of the toughest in the UK. At ...

12. Challenge Day 5 - A Welcome Election Day Cuppa
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

On Day 5, the team were joined at the Malmasion in Liverpool by Martin Deaker – CCT Services Director and Richard Killen – Senior Partner Highcroft. After a photo stop at the famous Penny Lane, the ...

13. Challenge Day 4 - A Different Sort Of Crossing
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

On Day 4, the team crossed the Pennines, but this morning they needed help to cross just one road. After a bit of fun with a local lollipop lady, the team rode to the NHS Blood and Transplant blood ...

14. Challenge Day 3 - Across The Pennines
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

On Tuesday May 3rd, day three of the challenge, in the company of Lesley Phillips, Malmaison Leeds Events Manager and Charlie Wilson, Malmaison Leeds Accounts, the riders set off from Leeds for a relatively ...

15. A great partnership with Sainsbury’s Odd Down for 2011
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

... after a call to St Martins hospital that is just opposite the store. We are meeting with the management team in a few days to set up a programme of events. Steve, the store manager has already even offered ...

16. Challenge Day 2 - Leeds
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

On Monday May 2nd, day two of the challenge, the riders set off from Richmond in North Yorkshire. After lunch in picturesque Ripon they arrived at the Hotel du Vin in Harrogate, where they were joined ...

17. Déjà Vu All Over Again
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

... for fundraising events. As the F800ST is much smaller and lighter than the R1200RT, it will also be available to any of our duty riders who prefer it to the larger bike. If you want to support Mike and ...

18. Lions Clubs Donate Milk Boxes
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

Freewheelers would like to thank the Lions Clubs of Cheddar Vale, Clevedon, and Weston-super-Mare, who have donated a set of insulated boxes for use at the new Human Breast Milk Bank at Southmead Hospital. ...

19. Sainsbury's Odd Down makes us Charity Of The Year
(News/The Flying Crane Blog)

... Jason and Simon were invited, along with other charities, to meet the staff of the new store. They were holding an event to decide who was going to be their charity of the year. After telling staff ...

20. Sainsbury's Charity Of The Year
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

... so that they could decide who was going to be their charity of the year. After telling staff about our work, we were delighted to be selected as Sainsbury's Odd Down Charity Of The Year. Events will be ...

21. A Freewheelers slideshow
(News/The Flying Crane Blog)

Freewheelers volunteer Allan Roberts, who is a keen photographer, put together this slideshow of our bikes, members and fundraising events. You will see lots of pictures of the bikes that came before The ...

22. Freewheelers Slideshow
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

Freewheelers volunteer Allan Roberts, a keen photographer, put together this slideshow of our bikes, members and fundraising events. bf_re8FA55k|480|385  ...

23. Saving lives isn't always blue lights and sirens
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

... were concerned for the patient's well-being, and asked if our rider would be prepared to wait while they tried to find a keyholder. Eventually after our rider has been on scene for an hour, he accompanied ...

24. Showing support to the Armed Services
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

Several Freewheelers members are current or former members of the Armed Services. That is not surprising as there is an obvious link between serving one's country and serving the public through voluntary ...

25. Check Out The Flying Crane Blog
(News/News about Freewheelers EVS)

In July 2010, following a series of fundraising events, All Hallows Preparatory School presented Freewheelers with a brand new BMW R1200RT blood bike. A competition was held at the school to name the bike ...

26. Hutton Short Mat Bowls Club
(News/Older Freewheelers EVS News)

Each year Hutton Short Mat Bowls Club holds a Charity Bowls event and this year the nominated charity was Freewheelers EVS. The event was held on Sunday 12 September, with 16 teams (divided into 2 groups) ...

27. Emergency Services Day
(News/The Flying Crane Blog)

On Sunday 12th September 2010, The Flying Crane got to take the day off to visit the Emergency Services Show at Hullavington Airfield near Chippenham in Wiltshire. This event is held every year to promote ...

28. Thanks to Brean Golf Club
(News/Older Freewheelers EVS News)

... Lady Captain. Roger and Chris made Freewheelers their charity of the year and held a number of fundraising events throughout 2009. At the end of the year they handed over a Honda ST1300 motorcycle to Freewheelers, ...

29. Moose International donation
(News/Older Freewheelers EVS News)

... Reeves. The money was raised by the Weston Lodge during Khalid's term of office as governor. A number of fundraising events were held, including a concert and several supermarket collections. ...

30. Fundraising through JustGiving
(News/Older Freewheelers EVS News)

... for running in a marathon or doing a sponsored event. All you need to do is visit www.justgiving.com/freewheelers and with just a few clicks your event will be online and Freewheelers will be reaping the ...

31. Interview with Jason Phillips
(About Us/Interviews with Freewheelers Volunteers)

... event that is hosted annually by the Police, and it evolved from there.  Once I established that Advanced Riders are not all bearded old codgers I decided to join Cheddar Advanced Motorcyclists and quickly ...

32. Total Triumph donation
(News/Older Freewheelers EVS News)

Each year, Neil Mossman, managing director of Total Triumph near Taunton, arranges a charity rideout in memory of his late father. This year 50% of the proceeds were donated to Freewheelers EVS. We would ...

33. The Flying Crane Blog
(Category)

... Freewheelers EVS on July 2nd, 2010. While The Flying Crane is attending fundraising events, or even making deliveries, we will collect photographs and post them the dedicated Flying Crane Gallery. If ...

34. Morrisons WSM
(Comments)

Are you taking a bike to this event , if so which one because theres nothing booke out. ...

35. Chipping Sodbury Victorian Evening
(Comments)

Hi Ali & Dave, I'm sorry but I won't be able to make Fridays event. Hope you get enough bodies to man the stand and have a good evening. All the best PJ ...

36. Chipping Sodbury Victorian Evening
(Comments)

Hi all. We aim to be at Chipping Sodbury for setting up the stand before the roads are closed, i.e. around 3:30-4pm. The event is on until 9:30pm, however please do come along when you can to help out, ...

37.
(Comments)

Many Thanks to Paul, Simon, John, Louis & Jerry (on the North bike) for attending this event. It was a good enjoyable day with lots of interest around the bike & stand. ...

38.
(Comments)

Dave Mason on North Bike duty this week. Will attend this event on the North Bike. ...

39.
(Comments)

Hi All. As its local we will be able to cover this event. However, if any other North riders want to join us they are more than welcome! See you there. Ali & Dave :roll: ...

40.
(Comments)

Hi Doug, Thanks for that, look forward to seeing you there. I will also see if there is a spare bike as it is an all day event and we are happy to stay all day. Ray ...

41. Glastonbury Carnival (COLLECTORS STILL REQUIRED!!!)
(Comments)

UPDATE: The 15 scouts are no longer able to help us, so we still require some more collectors please!!! Thanks Ali & Dave

42. Glastonbury Carnival (COLLECTORS STILL REQUIRED!!!)
(Comments)

I can get up to 15 willing helpers for this event. Chris A ...

43.
(Comments)

Greg Homitzky is bringing the ST1100 to this event. ...

44.
(Comments)

Hi Diane, please go to http://events.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/events/disp.asp?i=553509 ...

45.
(Comments)

Diane - you need to contact the event organisers. We are just attendees at the show. ...

46.
(Comments)

I should like to bring my handmade jewellery to this event. Can you give me details please ...

47.
(Comments)

Re: Bristol Bike Show on 20th Aug. http://www.freewheelers.org.uk/index.php/events/details/211-the-bristol-bike-show-corn-street We have already reserved the ST1100 for the day- is anyone available to ...

48.
(Comments)

Fundraising Event. Booked by Ali & Dave. Taking Full fundraising kit. ST1100 Booked for this event. All welcome - the more the merrier! Start time 12pm, end time approx 5pm ...

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(Comments)

I should be able to come along on the Sunday, but not able to ride the bike yet. First event for me to attend, what time do I need to turn up? ...

50. Portishead Victorian Evening
(Comments)

We are fundraising tomorrow evening (Friday 16th Dec) in Portishead town centre at the Portishead Victorian Evening (see link for times etc). http://calendar.whatsonbristol.co.uk/eventpage.aspx?Event_ID=9765 ...