Have you got a bike sat in the garage, not being used? Children grow out of bikes so quickly, and a once dearly loved bike could make a local child’s Christmas this year.
Matt Jones, a local bike mechanic who runs bike repair business ‘The Bike Shed. Old Town’, is once again asking for donations of children’s bikes for his Christmas bike appeal, which is in its fifth year.
Last year Matt refurbished and donated an incredible 125 bikes to local families, and over 400 children have been gifted bikes over the past four years of the project!
The gift of a bike can open up so many opportunities for children, from giving them a chance to let off steam and get some exercise with friends to helping them develop their independence and making journeys without relying on parents or public transport.
Matt’s Christmas Bike appeal is aimed at struggling families, and bikes are passed on at no cost. He wants to help those who are perhaps unable to afford something for their children this Christmas. No proof of hardship is required, he’s just happy knowing that a child will have the joy of receiving a bicycle this festive season.
If you have a bike (or two!) that you’d like to give to a new home, then please get in touch with Matt via the contact details below. Bikes of all sizes are welcomed, from toddler-sized to adults'. All he asks is that the bikes are in a reasonable condition to be repaired (i.e. not rusty bikes that have been sat in the garden all year).
Bikes can be dropped off any time up to Christmas at The Bike Shed, Albert Street, Old Town. For any families in need, Matt will be having open days at his shop on the weekend before Christmas. You can get in touch with Matt on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runandrepair, email [email protected] ,or message him on: 0773 683 4867.
Matt also offers good value bike services, repairs and bike builds. Follow The Bike Shed.OldTown on Facebook or get in touch via Matt’s contact details above if you’d like to book your bike in.
Your Comments
Be the first to comment on this article
Login or Register to post a comment on this article