Thousands join Shropshire bike convoy to support air ambulance

United Kingdom News News

Thousands join Shropshire bike convoy to support air ambulance
United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines
  • 📰 BBCShropshire
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 26 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 14%
  • Publisher: 53%

Former motorcycle world champion Carl Fogarty says he enjoyed leading the parade on Sunday.

Thousands of bikers have taken part in an annual ride-out in Shropshire to raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

"It's important that we raise money and keep that thing in the air, you never know when you might need it and it's just a fantastic event," he said. Responding to incidents involving motorcyclists was one of the charity's highest call-out categories, a spokesperson said, adding that it appreciated the support.It was estimated about 6,000 bikes took part on Sunday and 10,000 visitors were due to attend the festival which included live bands, bike shows, trade stands and food.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

BBCShropshire /  🏆 86. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Relive the fun of Camp Bestival Shropshire with these 30 top photos of top music acts and crowd funRelive the fun of Camp Bestival Shropshire with these 30 top photos of top music acts and crowd funCamp Bestival Shropshire has brought four days of family fun and entertainment to Shropshire.
Read more »

Shropshire’s markets highlighted as part of Shropshire Good Food TrailShropshire’s markets highlighted as part of Shropshire Good Food TrailShropshire’s thriving indoor and outdoor markets have taken a central role in an innovative food trail highlighting the good food grown, made, sold and served across the county.
Read more »

Thousands to support charity motorbike convoy in ShropshireThousands to support charity motorbike convoy in ShropshireThe event was cancelled in April, due to wet weather and unsafe road conditions.
Read more »

Thousands of Shropshire students learn their GCSE results as schools celebrate improvementsThousands of Shropshire students learn their GCSE results as schools celebrate improvementsSchool pupils across the county are today picking up their GCSE results, hoping to celebrate success after their summer exams and two years of hard work.
Read more »

Camp Bestival's first night in pictures at Weston ParkCamp Bestival's first night in pictures at Weston ParkCamp Bestival has been running at Weston Park, Shropshire, for three years, and welcomes thousands.
Read more »

Shropshire Homes to consult on former Whitehall redevelopment plansShropshire Homes to consult on former Whitehall redevelopment plansShropshire Homes is to host a consultation event after revealing intentions plans redevelop former office premises at Monkmoor in Shrewsbury.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-15 07:09:12