Bikers rev up to raise cash
Group on tour for Poppyscotland
A group of big-hearted bikers took part in a wreathlaying ceremony at Hamilton Cenotaph as part of a fundraising effort to raise £60,000 for Poppyscotland.
They were also there to commemorate the upcoming centenary of the end of the First World War.
Members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland and their motorcycle riders’ association, The Widows Sons Scotland, are touring 31 cenotaphs and memorials over eight weekends as the 100-year anniversary of the end of the conflict approaches.
Supporting the latest leg of the nation-wide tour was the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward. Gordon Michie, head of fundraising at Poppyscotland, said: “The money raised by the Grand Lodge of Scotland and their motorcycle association, Widows Sons Scotland, will improve lives in the Armed Forces community.
“I’d like to thank them for their wonderful work, it is greatly appreciated.
“It will fund a specialised employment service so that disabled veterans can get support to find suitable, sustainable employment, or allow us to undertake major home adaptations, enabling a seriously disabled veteran to remain in the comfort and safety of their own home.” The bikers hope that their travels will raise £60,000 for Poppyscotland, with the money used to provide tailored support and funding to hundreds of veterans in need.
Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon, Grand Master Mason of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, said: “We’re delighted Widows Sons Scotland tour of the country is raising vital money for Poppyscotland and that it will help facilitate its muchneeded work.
“The bravery of our Armed Forces, both serving men and women as well as veterans, is something to be very proud of and we’re honoured to support an excellent charity that recognises their invaluable contribution.”