The inaugural Beatson Bikers Event is due to take place in Glasgow on Sunday 15th September this year. In support of the Beatson Cancer Charity, it involves a 90-minute run from Glasgow Cathedral to the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, at Gartnavel Campus. There will be scenic stops along the way and a warm welcome at Beatson Café for tea, coffee, and cake!![]()
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Please check the event's webpage for further details and how you can support this worthy cause. ![]()
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www.beatsoncancercharity.org/.../the-beatson-bikers/
Many congratulations to our member Rob Moore who successfully achieved Approved Tutor status. Rob has been with our group for a number of years and has been keen to become a tutor for a while.![]()
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As we don't have the ability to sign off approved bike tutors within our own group at the moment, we are grateful that we could utilise the experience and facilities of our sister group over in East Kilbride to get Rob trained up.![]()
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Congratulations again!The group have been assisting Edinburgh & Lothian motorcycle members achieve Approved Tutor status. Currently without an Advanced Tutor the E&L group are temporarily unable to train and authorise group tutors and had asked for our assistance.![]()
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Today was the final session for E&L member Rob Moore . Unfortunately a second candidate had to withdraw due to work commitments leaving Rob to do the practical day solo under the direction of Advanced Tutors Bryan Johnston and Colin Blackley (pictured) . ![]()
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RoSPA Regional Coordinator Allan Mauchline also looked in on the day as part of his regional review of training. ![]()
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Rewarded for his effort, Rob performed well and was assessed as having reached the standard required to be appointed an Approved Tutor.![]()
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He is now in a position to support the E&L group by tutoring those looking to improve their skills.![]()
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We wish Rob well in his new role.
One of our member, Mark Robinson is going to be completing a sponsored motorcycle ride around the NC500 in less than one day on the 19th of June.![]()
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Mark is a volunteer for the Aberdeen Blood Bikes charity NERVS and is raising funds for them.![]()
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If you would like to donate, please click on this link below:![]()
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uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MarkRobinson124
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