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Old August 28th 11, 11:38 AM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Simon Mason
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Default 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/

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Old August 28th 11, 12:43 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
JNugent[_7_]
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Default 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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Old August 28th 11, 06:09 PM posted to uk.rec.cycling
Mr Pounder
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Default 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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