Where it all began: January 2014 Four friends have an idea!!!
The aims: • To raise money for adopted charities (local and national) • To promote business and tourism in Bideford • To foster community spirit within Bideford and surrounding villages • To promote the goodwill and involvement of the wider community
Small Beginnings: • Discussed idea with council / councillors • Worked closely with other groups and organisations • Set date (31 st May 2014) and began advertising • Involved local traders who were invited to have stands at the show • Expected around 300 bikes • Recruited marshals – volunteers to attend!!!!! without whom the show could not take place.
A few more bikes than they expected!!!!
£1000 raised for each of the two nominated charities!!!!
Is proud to have supported the following charities: 2014: Fundraising for Sam £391.06 Help For Heroes £1000 Stepping Stones Pre-school £107.03 Devon Freewheelers £1000 2017: Children’s Hospice Southwest £107.17 Devon Air Ambulance £1250 2015: North Devon Cancer Care Trust £1250 K9 Focus £1092.33 Carewise £1250 Over and Above £1700.33 Everything Ellie £1250 Children’s Hospice Southwest £1700.33 Manchester Arena Attack £173.00 Fundraising for Sam £200.00 Everything Ellie Rideout £175.80 2016: Royal British Legion £326.62 Children’s Holiday Foundation £1273.04 Total Raised to date: Harbour Bideford £1273.04 £18,065.84 North Devon Hospice £1273.04 Help for Heroes £1273.04
The need to expand!!!!
Not Just a Bike Show: Christmas & Summer Toy Runs to Children’s Hospice Southwest!
Bike Nights: 2016: £107.00 Stepping Stones Pre-School 2017: £326.62 Royal British Legion This year’s chosen charity: Wings South West
Already planned for this year: Four Fantastic Charities Plus the proceeds from our on the day raffle are being donated to Action for Children.
Entertainment: Music from: Tarka radio in Jubilee Square from 11:00am Plus a wide variety of Brockabilly @12:45pm – 1:30pm The 5:15 @2:00pm – 3:00pm other stands and stalls. Bideford Massed Pipes & Drums @12:30pm & 4:30pm
Trophies: Best Vintage Best Classic Best Custom Best Modern Best Engineered Best 3 Wheeler Best Rat Best Sports Best British Best In Show The Aiden Platt Memorial Trophy
And next year????? https://www.facebook.com/ALTITUDE58/videos/17360028133 07643/
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