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More bikers needed for Trowbridge to Bristol hospital toy run

Organisers of the annual toy run from Trowbridge to Bristol Children’s Hospital are appealing for more motorcyclists to take to the streets this year and show their support.
The event is in its 16th year and is held in memory of Nick Wynne, who died in a motorbike accident outside the Kings Arms pub in Hilperton.
Toy donations are sought in the run up to the event and on the day they are loaded up into vehicles at the Kings Arms.
In convoy, the bikers escort the donations to the hospital in Bristol before they are delivered to children on the wards.
Last year saw over 100 bikers take to the streets, guided by marshals, but organisers Mike and Megan Hayward are hoping this year will be better than ever.
Mrs Hayward, 28, said: “We want to make it a good day out. Because there are so many bikers, it is a nice feeling to ride in a group.
"It is the beginning of the season and is a good opportunity to get out with your bike.
“People see it as a very good cause. A lot of people know someone whose child wasn’t well and needed the hospital’s services.”
Bikers will meet at the Kings Arms car park at 10am on April 13 for refreshments before setting off at 11am. They aim to arrive at the hospital in Bristol at 1pm.


After the gifts have been delivered safely the convoy will return to the pub for an afternoon filled with motorbike stunt shows, a raffle to raise funds for the hospital and there will be a wheelie simulator.
Mrs Hayward, an operational support officer at Erlestoke Prison, said: “This year we are trying to do a whole day event. We hope to appeal to more bikers, get more people interested and raise more money.”
Mrs Hayward is also appealing for toys, crafts, books, DVDs and games donations, which can be dropped off at the Kings Arms in Hilperton. Due to infection control, cuddly toys and second-hand toys cannot be accepted.
To join the convoy or for more details on toy donations, call Mrs Hayward on 07814 643808




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We sat with Meg the other night chatting and hope to go. I'm currently on tablets for arthritis and haven't been able to ride since Christmas. The plan is to at least be able to pull the clutch lever in a few times to get me to the Kings Arms even if I can't get to Bristol.
Anyone who can give please give to this good cause even if you can't make the ride to Bristol. Sean has arranged for the stunt show/wheelie machine so should be good (and hopefully dry)

Did this last year, still under Doctor's orders, not sure if I'll be up and about properly by then but hoping to be :cool:

I think I may try to do this! :)

I'm planning on it, Rosie! :)

Would like to do this one, is there an age range for the toys? Older, younger, any age?

Got the toys, just hoping the weather will be better next weekend than is forecast for tomorrow...
I text the organiser and she said to just turn up, bring friends and enjoy.

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Originally Posted by Mal103

Would like to do this one, is there an age range for the toys? Older, younger, any age?

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No cuddly toys, no second hand toys - infection risk.

Sounds like a great cause.. Oh and I think the "Age range".. Mentioned by Mal103 Refers to the kids not the fact the toys are second hand...lol

Yep, we got a few puzzle games of different ages, all new and not very big so they fit into a rucksack.

Weather is looking good for Sunday, should be a good ride out.

See you there.

Have been trying to get a few to come down from Bristol and ride back with you lot. Sadly I have had no takers - none. Bah ! Pity.

Would be there but in london for weekend.

Just been watching the stunt rider practicing for tomorrows show
http://sparkystunts.com/

I think his GF said he's on after the run gets back from Bristol

Can't make it now but hope that there is a good turn out.

Great day, I think someone counted 120 bikes all together although there were a couple of casualties along the way, one was losing oil rapidly. We held up the traffic a bit but I don't think other drivers minded too much, there was one chap that insisted he had right of way at traffic lights and proceeded to push his first born into the path of bikers... Didn't think that 120 bikes with hi vis Marshall's were something out of the ordinary.
seeing the toys get loaded into massive trolleys was good to see, well done everyone.

I passed a large mob at the Griffin pub...was that you ???

Yep, we stopped at the Griffin for a bit, most of the bikes were out the back!

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Nice picture of a Harley from the day, what a beauty!

was a good turn out... there was one rtc on the way , out side Cumberwell Golf Club (a363) didnt see exactly what happen,, but look like one bike rear shunted the rear marker ?? ,, from what i saw think they both was up and walking after, but ambulance was call to check them over..