On Saturday 6 July, the 4th annual Shafton Bike Fest will take place. The event which will run from 12 pm to 3 pm, is a charity motorcycle show held by students at ̨��swag Academy Shafton and its charity committee to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Barnsley Food Bank. With more than £6,000 raised across the last three events, this year’s fundraising target has been set at £5,000. 

Bike Fest founder Christopher Rooke, Technology Teacher at ̨��swag Academy Shafton, explains:

“Bike Fest is run by our students and is a motorcycle show with a bit of a difference. The aim of Bike Fest is to raise awareness of motorcycling in the community, promote safe and responsible motorcycling, and dissuade antisocial behaviour on motorbikes. It also allows us to work with local businesses and motorcycle clubs – many of which, support us with donations for raffle prizes and hosting stalls. 

“Over the years, Bike Fest’s popularity as a local community event has exploded, meaning that across the last three events, we have raised over £6,000, this year we’d like to raise more than ever.” 

If businesses would like to sponsor the event, rent a stall, or donate raffle prizes, please contact Christopher Rooke at c.rooke@shafton.outwood.com.