We are approximately half way through our spring session and the group is now full. To date, we have enjoyed the various talks we have had so far, varying from Victorian Glasgow, Childhood Games and hair/make up demonstrations by two of our own members. Both ladies enjoyed being pampered.

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Our most recent talk was from a member of the Blood Bikers team in Central Region. Most of us were unaware of this service which is run totally by volunteers, either bikers or controllers. By their name alone, one would think it's a blood delivery service but no, other items like urgent medication, test results, equipment or medical notes can be transported. The service at the moment covers the Lothians, Fife, Tayside, the Borders and Forth Valley.  There are 15 motorbikes in use, (including two electric bikes) plus two cars. This service saves the NHS over a quarter of a million pounds; money that can be used directly for frontline services instead. The service is entirely dependant on donations from the public, grant bodies and corporate sponsors. All the ladies felt that this was an excellent job these volunteers are carrying out and everyone thought this was a very interesting talk. Some photos below:

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