News : Roundswell & Sticklepath

At first glance you may think this event has something to do with everyone’s favourite cartoon hound, but in fact it relates to a much more highly powered vehicle!

The South West Scoobies Club was set up by and for Subaru car owners and enthusiasts. They have chosen to support the trust as their charity of the year and have organised the North Devon Scooby Run.

The Run starts at 9am on Saturday 9th August 2008 from the Barnstaple Leisure Centre, visiting Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, heading to South Molton, then on to Torrington, before heading to Bideford, with the final stop being the Milky Way. Once done, they will be making for the Crealock Arms at Littleham for food and entertainment.

Paul Davis-Chaffey, spokesman and Club Charity Fundraiser says “We decided to support the charity because as enthusiasts of powerful cars, we fully appreciate this is an essential service in our county, especially due to the rural nature. We wanted to support a charity which is there for anyone who should need it, and the Air Ambulance fitted perfectly.

He added “We would like to Thank Alan Jeffery of EngineTuner.co.uk. The Milky Way, the car clubs across the South west who are participating in the event. Mr Sticker of Plymouth, Mel and Mark of Torpedo Mad, Sean of devoncarshows.co.uk. Any parties interested in becoming involved please email derek@ndcr.co.uk or paul@ndcr.co.uk 

Caroline Creer, Fundraising Director for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust said “We would like to thank the organising committee for all their hard work in putting together this event and hope everyone has a fantastic time.

She added “The service is totally independent of Government funding so community events such as this are absolutely vital in order to ensure the Devon’s two Air Ambulances will continue to be there for everyone who lives, works or holidays in Devon.  With a new generation aircraft arriving this Autumn, bought by the charity, it’s even more important to secure the funding we need to maintain the service, and indeed increases, in order to cover rising costs such as fuel.”

• Devon Air Ambulance Trust is the charity which raises the funds to keep both Air& Ambulances in Devon flying
• It costs over £3 million each year to keep both helicopters flying
• Devon has 2 Air Ambulances – one based in Exeter, the other in North Devon
• Runs its own in house lottery with 15,000+ playing members

WHAT DO THE HELICOPTERS DO?

• Undertake life-saving missions – accidents such as road traffic and equestrian accidents as well as medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests
• Reduce patient deterioration ie spinal injuries, head injuries and burns
• Take the patient to a specialist hospital which may not be the closest to the incident