Widows Sons motorcycle group completes visit to Kirkwall war memorial
A group of big-hearted bikers took part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Kirkwall war memorial as part of a fundraising effort to raise £60,000 for Poppyscotland, whilst also commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland and their motorcycle riders association, The Widows Sons Scotland, are touring 31 cenotaph and memorials over eight weekends as the 100-year anniversary of the end of the First World War approaches. Supporting the latest leg of the nation-wide tour were the Provincial Grand Lodge of Orkney and Zetland, with Freemasons from the Lodge Kirkwall providing hospitality.
Gordon Michie, head of fundraising at Poppyscotland, said: “The money raised by the Grand Lodge of Scotland and their motorcycle association Widows Sons Scotland will improve lives in the Armed Forces community. I’d like to thank them for their wonderful work, it is greatly appreciated.
“It will fund a specialised employment service so that disabled veterans can get support to find suitable, sustainable employment, or allow us to undertake major home adaptations, enabling a seriously disabled veteran to remain in the comfort and safety of their own home.”
Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community. To donate and to learn more about forthcoming fundraising events, visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk/