Geoffrey Butler gets on with the BUZZER

Our main 'man' 11 year old Geoffrey Butler is getting on with the programme, he's started work on one of the supply of 2nd hand kiddies bikes we have in store. These are for local families once they've been checked over by our own capable young mechanics. This one's a Raleigh Buzzer and is destined to be handed to a young relative of Geoffry's from Fawcett Estate.

Pedal puddle power @ Fawcett YBMP 03.11.11

Young regular Geoffrey Butler tests his bike in the water during tonights session.

Pleased with the performance, it's time to chill. Our lad is set to join De-shaun Hughs this Saturday morning on the way to check out Cycling Club Hackney's youth training session, he's sure looking forward to that. 

The gloves pictured bellow are specially designed for protecting and keeping hands clean whilst doing mechanical work. They are modeled by long time member De-shaun Hughs who purchased them for a small fee from (i believe) the best pound shop in Hackney on Chatsworth Road. FYI it's the one across the road from the Too Sweet Caribbean food place. Also featured in D's hands are a pair of Park Tool cable clippers - essential kit for any decent bike fixer.

Marcus says good bye - Michael says hello, pregnant worms and other talking points...

Previous lead worker Marcus Ahmad has moved on to a new job in Bristol but passes his best wishes to all he knows at Fawcett YBMP. Michael Binnie has stepped up to replace him, you can see Michael signing in above. Another new addition is our own Kevin Cabey who will be another friendly face and helping hand for those youngsters in need of bike fixing advice and guidance. Also new to sign in is local young resident Babette Holden, who comes on site as a volunteer person available to help her peers with tasks such as form filling, applications and tests.

Following a similar pause for thought, caused by the amusing bulge that often occurs in a pumped up inner tube, members went on to consider is there such a thing as a pregnant worm?

Youssuf tries out a bike to see if it will fit

Gabrielle hard at work

Cleaning out the bike shed

Everybody helps out to clean out the bike shed ready for the arrival of some more bikes

Future Plans

We are now offering members of Fawcett Bike Club AQAs in First Aid and basic Bike maintenance. As well as Cytech Level 2 for our more experienced mechanics, a great assett for anyone wishing to get a job in the bike biz.

If anyone out there has any old bikes that they wish to donate bring them along on a Thursday evening and we'll gladly make use of them,