Motorbiking Santas to ride through the Stokes raising vital funds for CHSW
November 17th, 2023
Hundreds of expected motorbiking Santas will be heading through Bristol City Centre on Saturday 02 December to raise festive cheer in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
The ride to the charity’s Charlton Farm children’s hospice in Wraxall starts at Winterbourne Academy at 10:30 and will pass through Bradley Stoke, Gloucester Road, Bearpit Roundabout, Bristol Hippodrome, The Triangle, Hotwells, Cumberland Basin, Long Ashton and Failand.
The bikers will be stopping at the Willowbrook Centre in Bradley Stoke around 12:45 and members of the public are welcomed by CHSW staff to join the ‘viewing point’ and support bikers as they arrive.
The annual Santas on a Bike fundraiser has raised thousands of pounds for CHSW over the years, while bringing smiles to the faces of people who line the various routes to watch them.
Organisers said: “We’re expecting dozens of Santas, riding bikes covered in festive decorations this year and we cannot wait.”
“Please spread the word, invite your friends and support your local children’s hospice – let’s make this the biggest and best year ever.
“All bikes, trikes and quads are welcome, and the ride is fully L-plate friendly. Don’t worry if you’ve not attended a group ride before, you’ll be made very welcome. The route will be fully marshalled so you won’t get lost. The ride takes place entirely on open public roads so all bikes should be road legal and all normal road rules apply.”
Lucie Perryman, Area Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West said: “We are really looking forward to seeing the Santas on a Bike again this year and want to say a huge thank you to the event organisers and the riders for all the work that goes into making this happen. This is such a highlight in our festive calendar at Charlton Farm, the families staying love seeing all of the Santas arriving, and the money raised helps the charity to continue to provide vital care and support to local families when they need it most.”
For more information for bikers and spectators, or to make a donation, visit www.santasonabike.org.uk/bristol or www.justgiving.com/page/santasonabike2023
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