Lynn's Bowel Cancer Campaign Big Bike Ride hits town

Here at last after several months of planning we have 40 intrepid bikers on their epic round Britain motorbike ride for Lynn's Bowel Cancer Campaign. We have been involved with Lynn and her campaign for 11 years since I (Stephen) had advanced bowel cancer. Lynn was a great support throughout the whole ordeal. Many thanks to Ian, from the famous Magpie Café who fed everyone down by the bandstand The main aim is to raise awareness about bowel cancer on a route that takes in Birmingham, Leeds, Whitby, Gateshead, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Conway, Cardiff, Brighton and London over a 4 day period. The ride, is about 1400 miles with a very eclectic mix of bikes.

From Big Bike Ride 2008

Swampy and Swampette!!

The article has been published in today's Whitby Gazette. Click on the photo if you fancy reading it, it is mostly accurate although the bit about napkins is a misquote. Should have said "We are considering whether linen napkins are a more environmentally friendly option than paper." Unfortunately there is no clear cut answer.

New Restaurant - Vinyard

Just been to a new restaurant with our friends Jon and Judith from Whitby Carpets, had a great meal. The Vinyard is worth visiting if you're in Whitby, whether you are staying with us or not.

Fame at last

Press photographer from Whitby Gazette has just been to cover the story about the GTBS pilot scheme. Story should be in paper in a week or so.

FOE and PBF

Having been to the Plastic Bag Free meetings we eventually found ourselves at a Friends Of The Earth meeting as the PBF is supported by FOE. We had been a bit surprised to find that we, and everyone else there had to contribute to the cost of the venue by having a "secret collection". As our guest lounge is under utilised we decided that we could host both FOE and PBF meetings. Tonight is the first meeting - just hope that too many people don't turn up.