A strong ‘Bond’ between the National Association of Blood Bikes and Mark Masonry

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What a great priveleged occasion. Bro Kev Parsons and Myself, both members of the Temperance Motorcycling Lodge No 978 represented The Sussex Mark Province at The handover of 45 Blood Bikes and cars to many Mark Provinces in England and Wales. A few hundred Mark Masons (mostly wearing chains!) and Blood bike riders, met at the National Motorcycle Museum for a superb Presentation by the Grand Secretary and Deputy Chair of the Mark Benevolent Fund. Thanks to the continuing generosity of the MBF, a strong ‘Bond’ has grown between the National Association of Blood Bikes and Mark Masonry.

Masons have become Blood Bikers and Blood Bikers have become Masons. The movement of Blood, Breast Milk and donor organs for transplant has been brought to the level of a truly professional service. The theme of the event was making all those involved to feel ‘Proud’ and they rightly should.
A privilege to have attended this inspiring event. Next time you see a blood bike or car on Sussex’s roads - you will know you have helped provide it!
Feel justly proud.

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Blood Bikes Handover Day

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Who They Are

With its roots going back over half a century, the concept of a rapid response motorcycle based charity, run by unpaid volunteers has an impressive track record. More than one of the current NABB member groups can proudly demonstrate in excess of three decades of continual service to the NHS and the wider community.

Since its inception as an umbrella organisation in 2008, NABB has successfully promoted and been actively involved in the start up of numerous independent Blood Bike groups across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. With only a handful of areas not yet covered by a Blood Bike group, our vision of providing a ‘coast to coast’ service is rapidly becoming a reality. Although we are all volunteers, we operate to professional standards and comply with current legislation relating to our activities, which includes MHRA / NICE guidelines, UN3373 compliance and GMP training.

During 2013, the 25 NABB member group’s 1,400 advanced qualified volunteer riders responded to around 35,000 requests for rapid transport from 262 hospitals in the UK. These requests were to transport anything from whole blood (red cells), platelets, plasma, serum, surgical instruments to patient’s notes, X-rays, Human donor milk and MRI scans. These requests ranged from urgent (Priority 2), through to emergency (Priority 1) life threatening scenarios.

Although these groups have saved a significant amount of money for the hospitals, they are primarily acknowledged by their client hospitals as providing a professional and high quality service. The fact that they do this free of charge is just the icing on the cake.

St John Ambulance Treatment Centre - Wiltshire

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Charities Manager of the Mark Benevolent Fund, W.Bro. Darren Coleman-Heald, joined R.W.Bro. Andrew Beaumont, Provincial Grand Master for Wiltshire and his team in Salisbury this evening (15th Aug.) for the dedication of a new St John Ambulance Treatment Centre.

W.Bro. George Henry Reynolds 100th birthday

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Category: Mark Master Mason

Congratulations to W.Bro. George Henry Reynolds who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. George received his special 100-year Certificate from the new Provincial Grand Master for Monmouthshire, R.W.Bro. David Powell.

W.Bro. Reynolds joined the Keystone Lodge No.109 in 1979 and looks forward to celebrating his 40th year as a Mark Master Mason in 2019.

Sending you our best wishes from all at Mark Grand Lodge.