Thankyou from Ben

Thankyou to all that turned up for the 25th anniversary of the Reading Toy Run. I hope you all had a brilliant albeit a very cold time (but atleast it wasnt snowing!) God works in mysterious ways with the weather!

There were 900 bikes and 1000's of spectators. All of you have produced an outstanding amount of presents once again, and we thank you for your generosity.

The Toy run started the same year as live aid, where David Bowie sang 2 songs: Rebel, Rebel and Heroes for one day.

Bikers are seen as Rebels but on the 5th Decemeber 2010 you were all heroes.

On behalf of the children that we may not ever see (including their smiles),
Thank You.

See you next year,

God bless,

Ben Spiller.
Thank God For Bikers.

PS. Order Form for 25th Anniversary DVD available here. More info to follow.

Acknowledging Ben's Work Over 25 years

Artist Ken Rothery presented Ben with this mural, as a gift on behalf of all those involved with the Reading Toy Run over the past 25 years ... deep appreciation on behalf of us all.

2010 Toy Run News Reports

Reading Evening Post 8.12.10 and the gallery from their site.

Wokingham Times Video Coverage and News Feature

For more participants videos try this you tube search .....

Our thanks to all the local media outlets that support this years event.

25 years on - THANK YOU

A huge thank you to all those who took part in the run this year and also to those hundreds and hundreds of folks who lined the streets.

Please check back in a few days for video links to news coverage, a message from Ben and also details of how you can get hold of a fantastic limited edition DVD produced for this years 25th Anniversary Run!!

Check out the facebook group (link on the left) for photo uploads and reaction.

Once again - a massive effort by all involved and deeply appreciated by those benefitting from the run.

FINAL PREP FOR 2010 TOY RUN

Weather is looking very favourable folks, so it will be business as usual. If for any reason your are unable to travel because of icy conditions in your area, Barnardo's High Close School will still be able to accept toys until next Tuesday. Otherwise we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow afternoon. Run details in earlier posts below. Ride safely and our thanks to the local community that come out and show support and are affected by the brief road closures.

MEDIA NOTICE ON BEHALF OF BARNARDO'S, HIGH CLOSE SCHOOL
"Rareday is currently filming a documentary about High Close for Channel 4. They will be filming on Sunday during the bikers visit.
Filming will concentrate on some of the students attending the event, but thereis a possibility that some of you will feature in the background. Please contact Katherine Anstey (katherine@rareday.co.uk) if you do not wish to be filmed."

Reading Toy Run 5 DEC, 2010 - Weather Update

Due to current snow falls overnight in Berkshire, we have been receiving questions as to whether the run is going ahead.
We can confirm at this stage, it is 'business as usual'. If there is a change, we will aim to make an announcement here by 9am on Sunday morning.

See the post below for details of the event itself.

25th Anniversary Reading Toy Run Date Announced

The date for the 2010 Reading Christian Bikers Annual Toy Run is set to be Sunday 5th December.

1pm meet at Foster Wheeler, (Formerly Shire Hall), near to J 11 M4.
Directions: from J11, M4, take exit B3270 (signposted Earley) - Whitleywood Lane running parallel with the M4. It may also be sign posted Reading FC park and ride.

Please bring along a new toy suitable for a child of any age, preferably un-wrapped and it will be distributed by Barnardo's where it will be valued by a child in their care.