A MOTORBIKE group that transports vital medical supplies and an island
book festival are among those sharing more than £696,000 of lottery cash.
Ninety-two arts, sports and community projects across the country are benefiting from a share of the money awarded by National Lottery Awards for All Scotland.
Among them is Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes, which transports blood products, samples and medical equipment outside office hours, with volunteers travelling around 9,000 miles every month.
The charity has been awarded £10,000, which means it can buy two new bikes to replace older models that have been worn down by the amount of mileage they have done.
Dave Hook, the charity’s chairman, said: “We are
so pleased to receive this support from the National Lottery. We are a charity that provides a free lifesaving service to the NHS and patients in our region. Our organisation is run entirely by volunteers who give up their time to make sure these deliveries are made.
“The funding we have received will be used to replace two of our older Yamaha FJR1300s, which means we have the most reliable bikes on the
road transporting urgent samples, blood products and medical equipment.”
The Islay Book Festival, which started in 2006, will be able to expand after
a £4,640 award to organisers the Port Ellen Book Festival.
Isla Rosser Owen, chairwoman, said: “It’s a huge relief to receiveas it means we can cover elements of the festival we were unsure we would be able to.”
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