Wheels are in motion for Erskine bike meet
Veterans’charity is gearing up for popular fundraiser
One of Renfrewshire’s favourite charities is revving up for a great day.
The annual Erskine Motorbike Meet will see hundreds of bikers take part in a fundraising parade in aid of the ex-servicemen and women’s charity.
Last year’s event was the biggest Motorbike Meet yet, with nearly 800 bikers taking part in the parade, and over £12,500 was raised for the veterans of Erskine.
This year’s event takes place on Sunday, May 28, and hopes are high that record will be broken.
Yesterday, bikers, cadets, military personnel, police, representatives of Paisley 2021 and Milly the biking dog visited the Erskine estate in preparation for the big day.
Erskine supporter Heather Clissett, who organises the event, said: “The Erskine Motorbike Meet has grown larger than we could ever have hoped in its 11 years.
“We hope all who visit the bike meet know how much their loyalty to, and respect for, Erskine’s veterans means.
“We are so grateful and appreciative to them for never failing to turn out and we hope they realise how much it means to all at Erskine and the respect we have for all our two and three wheeled visitors.”
The parade of bikes and trikes, which begins at Park Mains High School, in Erskine at 12.40pm, is not to be missed.
The bikers will take around 20 minutes to make their way along the seven-mile route to the Erskine Home, where there are lots of attractions promised for all the family.
On offer this year will be fairground rides, Port Town Rockers, Kennedy Cupcakes, UK Garrison, Irvine Marine Cadets and Sea Cadets display, Glasgow Science Centre buskers, Pin Ups Vintage, Paisley 2021, a photo booth and lots of street food.
And not to be missed is the military support on the day, including 7 Scots who will have a deactivated weapons display, the Royal Artillery with their light gun display, and 225 Medical Regiment with their ambulance.
There are also number of firsts this year at Erskine Motorbike Meet.
These will include a Boccia Bowls match with Bikers v Veterans. Playing a game against veterans will be Rigby’s Guardians MCC Scotland, which promote and preserve the memory of murdered Fusilier Lee Rigby.
The group also raises money for veterans’ charities, including The Lee Rigby Foundation that was set up in his memory.
In tune will be Balaklava Pipes and Drums and The Band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association.
There will also be two luxury cars, meaning this year Erskine veterans will be able to take part in the bike parade in comfort.
The Erskine Motorbike Meet will takes place on the Erskine estate from 1pm to 5pm.
Entry is £5 per bike and £2 per adult ( free for children), with parking available at HP, Bishopton, PA7 5PP, which is a short walk from The Erskine Home, or you can hop on the shuttle bus provided by McGills.
We hope all who visit know how much their loyalty means