New defibrillator thanks to local bikers

Beechlawn School have a new defibrillator thanks to the fundraising efforts of Strand Bikers Motorcycle club.

The local bikers carried out a Motorcycle Run last month in the Mournes and raised a fantastic £300.

Members from the club visited the school recently to present the pupils and staff with the cheque.

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Pupils also got to see the club’s motorcycles and Strand members attended Beechlawn’s Harvest Assembly.

This is the third defibrillator the club have bought for a school and they now aim to get another one for Beechlawn.

Club president Stephen ‘Leo’ Leathem said: “We have raised money for a number of defibralloters.

“The event was a huge success, a club member has a son who attends the school so we were happy to present them with this cheque to purchace a much needed defibrillator.”

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Principal Barbara Green offered thanks to the club for their fundraising efforts,

She said: “The school is so pleased to have received this generous donation.

“We appreciate all the effort involved by the members of the road club.