Wolverhampton Wheelers honoured with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
A cycling group that provides biking opportunities for a range of riders has celebrated its top-level award for voluntary service.
Wolverhampton Wheelers was named among the winners of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to volunteer groups, in June but delayed a club celebration until the weekend.
Club president Robin Kyte said the timing of the award, so close to the Wheelers' 125th anniversary, was 'fantastic'.
He went on: "Since 1891, the club has relied heavily on the unselfish support of our dedicated volunteers who give their time freely.
"These volunteers help ensure that each rider achieves personal fulfilment and maximum enjoyment from their cycling, at whatever level they choose and guarantees that we can give as much money as possible to our chosen charities."
The cycling club, which encourages and develops people of all ages to enjoy cycling, is run by 90 volunteers aged from eight to 90.
Volunteer tutors are qualified to a national standard.
It raises money for several charities, including the HELP Appeal, which funds hospital helipads.
The celebration was attended by the Sylvia Parkin, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of the West Midlands and Lesley Knight, of the HELP Appeal.
