From Yorkhill to Vietnam.
July 5, 2010 by localnews · Leave a Comment
by Lynsay Keough
Launch day at Carbeth
The Scottish Free Bikers recently launched their charity organisation at the Carbeth Inn, Blanefield at an event to raise awareness of their cause.
In October 2011 they will be commencing a gruelling 2 week tour, from the South to the North of Vietnam, to raise money for the Yorkhill Children’s Foundation and the children of Vietnam. The idea was the brainchild of John Watson, Gavin Watson and Alun Brydon who have previously taken part in the Yorkhill Children’s Foundations Easter Egg Runs.
In addition to raising money for the children of both countries, one of the aims of the trip is to pair seven primary schools in Scotland with seven schools in Vietnam that the bikers would visit along their route. The would enable the children to set up a pen pal scheme so that each could learn about the other’s culture.
The Bikers will be organising various events from now until next October in order to raise money and awareness for their children’s charities.The launch event itself has helped to generate £700 so far. Merchandise and more information on their forthcoming events, including a poker event on July 25th, is available from their website, www.scottishfreebikers.com
Brakes off for the launch of 2010 rally for Scotland
June 14, 2010 by localnews · Leave a Comment
Alistair McRae for the Proton R3 Rally Team
by Lynsay Keough
This year’s Rally of Scotland takes place from 15 – 17 October and will be the penultimate round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge that includes events in Monte Carlo, Brazil, Italy and Cyprus.
As in 2009, it will be staged on closed Forestry Commission gravel roads in Stirling, Perth and Kinross. These areas benefitted economically by £1.2 million, from last year’s rally, according to independent research.
This year’s event hopes to build on that success and confirm the status of the Rally of Scotland as one of the UK’s premier motor sport attractions alongside the British Grand Prix and Wales Rally GB. Former Scottish and British Rally Champion Alistair McRae, from Lanark, will contest this, his home event, in a Proton Satria Neo for the Proton R3 Rally Team.
In order to encourage children to enjoy motorsports and provide a family day out, there will be free entrance to those aged 15 and under. Tickets go on sale from midday on 18 June and are available via www.rallyofscotland.com or by calling 0844 847 2488
