Local bike mechanic, Matt Jones, is once again asking for donations of children’s bikes for his Christmas bike appeal, which is in its 6th year.

Every year Matt refurbishes and donates over 100 bikes to local families who are perhaps unable to afford something for their children this Christmas. No proof of hardship is required, he’s just happy knowing that a child will have the joy of receiving a bicycle this festive season.

This year, Matt is also taking donations of boxed or unused toys that can be passed on as a gift to children at the Great Western Hospital.

If you have a bike (or two!) that you’d like to give to a new home, then please get in touch with Matt via the contact details below. Bikes of all sizes are welcomed, from toddler-sized to adults. All he asks is that the bikes are in a reasonable condition to be repaired (i.e. not rusty bikes that have been sat in the garden all year).

Bikes can be dropped off anytime up to “Christmas at The Bike Shed”, Morris House, Albert Street, Old Town, SN1 3FT.

Or you can get in touch with Matt :

Email: thebikeshedoldtown@gmail.com

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/runandrepair