"CYCLISTS in the Vale of Evesham are being invited to donate their old bikes
to good causes.
A recycling company in Toddington is joining forces with a community
interest business in Malvern to send bikes to Africa. Bricycles will
endeavour to put the donated bikes to good use in the UK, however surplus
bikes will be taken to Africa on the next tyre recycling consignment. Tanya
Trotman from Bricycles - a business partner - is to coordinate the delivery
and collection of bikes appropriate for Africa.

She said: "In Britain, millions of bikes are thrown away or lie unused in
sheds, whilst many people in Africa have no access to transport of any kind.
People spend hours each day walking to collect water, firewood or to access
health care, school and employment. A bicycle lightens this burden and
dramatically improves their wellbeing as well as work and education
opportunities helping to bring social change. A bicycle cuts travel time to
a fraction and can carry passengers and heavy loads. Bikes give families the
extra time to earn, learn and enjoy life."

http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news...ant_old_bikes/

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Simon Mason
http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/