SPONSORED CYCLE RIDE
Sat, Jun 17th 2017 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A sponsored cycle ride from Minnis Bay to Reculver to raise funds for "Beach within Reach" which provides all-terrain wheelchairs which can access the beach..
Encouraged by the beautiful weather, a large
turnout of cyclists met at Minnis Bay to participate in a sponsored cycle ride
to raise funds for “Beach Within Reach” a
local charity which provides all-terrain wheelchairs to be used at beaches all
round Thanet. The wheelchairs have special “balloon”-type tyres which mean that
they are very easy to manoeuvre on sand or shingle and are free to use by anybody
with a mobility impairment. The charity is currently replacing all of its
wheelchairs with improved versions like the one in the photograph above and was
delighted to receive £500 
as a donation from the cycle ride sponsorship. The
cyclists set of from Minnis Bay along the coastal path to Reculver, the half
way mark, where refreshments were available. After the return to Minnis Bay,
many of the cyclists enjoyed lunch at a beach hut. This fund-raising activity
is typical of the events organised by Rotary in Westgate & Birchington,
providing fun and fellowship while serving those less fortunate than
themselves.
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