Over one hundred cycles bought generating £13,000 for charity
The sales team getting the bikes displayed before the sale started
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Judging by the queue outside St Mary’s Church in Barnes on the day of the Barnes Charity Bike Sale on Sunday 18 September, it would seem that many local people are familiar with the event and know there are bargains to be had.
What may be less well-known is the range of volunteers that support this community event – from Iain aged 93, whose role is to make sure that all the bikes are paid for before they leave the churchyard, to young Zac in year 10 who put in many hours of work in the run-up to the sale helping the chief bike engineer James and learning the ropes in the process.
A team of mechanics, publicity and admin angels, bike washers and salespeople complete the line-up – all are welcome to lend a hand.
The sale was a huge success this year, with 142 bikes sold and a profit of over £13,000 that goes towards the various charities supported by St Mary’s. Next year it would be great if we could have more bikes donated from SW15 and buyers from Putney.
Sanchi Murison
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October 1, 2021
