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Motion · S6M-18178 · 30 Jun 2025

Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bike's Decade of Service

Lodged by Emma Harper Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes (DGBB) on its 10th anniversary in delivering a decade of voluntary service to the region; understands that the DGBB was founded in 2014 by Anne Hook and Bill Bertham, to deliver a support service to the NHS and local patients by delivering urgent medical supplies free of charge; notes that the group became the first UK Blood Bike Group in 2015 to deliver its service 24/7, 365 days a year; applauds the service on completing over 13,500 runs and tallying up over two million miles across the region; understands that the team has 150 loyal volunteers with a fleet of 17 motorbikes and nine cars, which are named in honour of local heroes and supporters; notes that the work of the DGBB was recognised in 2018 when it was awarded The Queens Award for Voluntary Service, the highest UK honour for voluntary groups, and wishes Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes all the very best for the future.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.