Shrewsbury Goldwing Light Parade in aid of Shropshire Autism Hub
News from our partners Shropshire Autism Hub
On Saturday 7 April 2018 up to 60 Honda Goldwing motorcycles will be parading around Shrewsbury to raise money for the Shropshire Autism Hub.
Shrewsbury Goldwing Light Parade
The bikes will hold a static display in The Quarry from 12 midday until 4pm. Then at around 8.15pm they leave The Quarry and parade twice around Shrewsbury town centre before making their way to The Wild Pig (formerly The Brooklands) in Meole Brace for a static light show. Honda Goldwings are impressive-looking touring motorbikes and trikes. The participants in this event have added artwork and/or many LED lights to make them even better.
The event is being organised by Friends of Shropshire Autism Hub and is timed to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day (2 April 2018) and the third birthday of the hub.
Friends of Shropshire Autism Hub (FSAH) is a new venture set up to raise funds and also to raise awareness of the joys and challenges of being an adult with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism and the families and friends who care for them. For more information or to help in any way please email helpthehub-fsah@googlegroups.com in the first instance or contact us through the hub.
Shropshire Autism Hub is facilitated by A4U, with support from Shropshire Council. A4U provides a specialist service to enable all service users to become empowered to achieve their optimum outcomes. It offers peer support and advice on a range of issues including welfare benefits, housing, relationships, monetary advice and employment advice. Family and carer support and liaison is provided by Shropshire and Telford Asperger Carer Support (STACS). The hub is supported by a wide range of other specialist organisations.
Marilyn Jones, organiser of the event, said:
“As the 3rd annual event approaches, I am delighted that the Goldwing community has remained so committed to the hub. The bikes come from all around the country, from as far afield as Northern Ireland, Norfolk and Yorkshire. This year we are also hoping to welcome a group from Kent.
“The Goldwing Light Parade provides an excellent spectacle and is the only one of the seven national events that does not take place at a seaside resort in aid of a large national charity. It makes me very proud that the Goldwing community are again prepared to tackle the hills, the twists and turns and the cobbles of Shrewsbury town centre to support our small local project.”
Lee Chapman, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for adult social care, health and housing, added:
“It’s greatly encouraging to see organisations coming together to raise money for Shropshire’s Autism Hub, who I know do a great deal of work in supporting individuals with autism and their families.
“These fantastic machines are fully ‘tricked-out’ with display lighting, so it will be a spectacular event. Please come along and show your support.”
There is a cash prize draw and a tombola stall. Donations for the tombola, offers to buy or sell raffle tickets, collect donations or any other help are very welcome and can be dropped off at reception at Louise House, Roman Road until 5 April 2018 or by emailing helpthehub-fsah@googlegroups.com or by visiting the event’s Facebook page: Shrewsbury Goldwing Light Parade.
Hope to see you there.
