Goldwings light up streets of Shrewsbury for charity - with video and pictures
Dozens of motorbikes lit up the streets of Shrewsbury in a charity ride.
The Honda Goldwing motorcycles from all across the country paraded around the town on Saturday evening to raise money for the Shropshire Autism Hub.
During the afternoon, there was a static display in The Quarry.
The bikers left the The Quarry in the evening and rode twice around Shrewsbury town centre before making their way to The Wild Pig in Meole Brace for a static light show.
One of the organisers and motorbike enthusiasts taking part was Sid Wozniak, aged 67, of Stourbridge.
He said: "This is our third annual event and it's for a very good cause. The riders get chance to display their bikes with the lights and the music playing.
"You can get crowds cheering you on. The light parade is electric."
Also bringing his motorbike to the event was Jeff Brook, 63, of Tamworth.
He said: "I think it's brilliant.
"We get a brilliant reaction and everyone has a good time. We get a buzz out of helping a good cause."
The event was organised by Friends of Shropshire Autism Hub and was timed to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 and the third birthday of the hub.
Friends of Shropshire Autism Hub (FSAH) is a new venture set up to raise funds and also to raise awareness of the joys and challenges of being an adult with Asperger syndrome or high functioning autism and the families and friends who care for them.
The hub provides a specialist service to enable all service users to become empowered to achieve their optimum outcomes.
It offers peer support and advice on a range of issues, including welfare benefits, housing, relationships, monetary advice and employment advice.
Family and carer support and liaison is provided by Shropshire and Telford Asperger Carers Support (STACS).
The hub is supported by a wide range of other specialist organisations.
Marilyn Jones, chief organiser of the event, said: “I'm chuffed to bits that they have come again.
"It started as a little idea a few years ago.
"It's growing. There are now seven light parades around the country. We are hoping this will grow into an annual tourist type event."
Shropshire Autism Hub, which is based at Louise House, in Roman Road, Meole Brace, is run by the charity A4U and volunteers.
Fiona Williams, chief officer for A4U, said: "It's a significant contribution to our fundraising for the year. What's really special is the guys come from all over the country to support this event.
"We hope this will grow bigger as time goes on."
