Santa's On A Bike raises more than £30,000

Tuesday, 15 December 2020 at 11:58

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

This year's Santa's on a Bike has raised more than £30,000 for charity.

The annual event saw hundreds of riders dressed in their festive best roaring across the Island last weekend to raise money for Rebecca House.

Organisers - Plan.com took to social media earlier today to announce £30,735.36 has been raised in total.

The company has described it as a 'fantastic achievement' and has thanked everyone who supported the event - adding 'bring on Santa's on a bike 2021'!

Nicola Patterson, from organisers, Plan.com says she couldn't be prouder:

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