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Bikes for refugees?

I’m trying and failing to find an earlier post about donating unwanted bikes for the use of refugees or asylum seekers.  There was a drop off point in Power Rd.  Anyone remember this and know whether or not the Power Rd facility is still there?

Marie Power ● 1345d10 Comments

Marie,Power Road was a pop-up supporting The Bike Project.Here's a blog about the project, mentioning Bolt in Power Road; Bolt partnered The Bike Project: https://blog.bolt.eu/en-gb/the-bike-project-and-bolt-are-on-a-mission-to-make-mobility-accessible-to-the-uks-refugee-community/The Bike Project still refurbishes bikes for refugees: https://thebikeproject.co.uk

Joanna Biddolph ● 1345d

Thank you Joanna - it’s very important that a person in your position posts something in support of an initiative that supports refugees. Are you prepared to share your views on the government’s Rwanda policy?

Stewart Jones ● 1345d

Blooming cheek Tell stewart nothing and tell him to bog off

Julian Pavey ● 1345d

I’m sure Joanna can make up her own mind about a response without any prompting  from some bloke telling her what to do.

Stewart Jones ● 1345d

Given the topic headline i would suggest maybe pop back next week to see if your posting has any relevance for being re-posted within.

Julian Pavey ● 1345d

Well, if I do pop back , I’m sure you’ll be ready to add your opinion.

Stewart Jones ● 1345d

I posted the original message early in December.I was cautiously optimistic that it wouldn't lead to any attempt at political point scoring. Sadly I was wrong but anyway..........this is what I wrote:If you have a bike you're no longer using, you might wish to consider giving it to The Bike Project https://thebikeproject.co.uk/I've just taken an unwanted bike to the drop off point at the HQ of Bolt in Power Road. The process was simple and the Bolt manager and reception staff were very friendly. The donated bikes are refurbished and given to refugees and asylum seekers.Because of building works the entrance is not as stated on the website - it is down the side of the Volvo showroom. The manager said they've been a collection point for only 3 weeks and have already had 15 bikes. They would welcome more - it seems like a good idea to me!

Paul Thompson ● 1345d

A worthy charity. Looks like a good use of your unused bikes.

Basil Finnis ● 1345d

Just to add to this, I've checked the Bike Project website and the nearest dropoff to W4 is now St John's Church, Isleworth TW7 6NY

Paul Thompson ● 1345d

Many thanks to all those who gave helpful replies!

Marie Power ● 1345d