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Bikes needed for Africa
"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/ -- Simon Mason http://www.simonmason.karoo.net/ |
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Bikes needed for Africa
On 28/08/2011 11:38, Simon Mason wrote:
"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/ Good idea. |
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Bikes needed for Africa
"Simon Mason" wrote in message . uk... "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." Is there anything else Africa would like from the white man? I can send some used toilet tissue if they would like to pay for the postage. |
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