Eastern Lights Motorcycle Cavalcade is organised by an entirely voluntary committee. They are friendly, completely neutral and independent from any other groups.  

Relying on a lot of good will and support the committee is helped by

Promoting safe riding is the committee’s main concern and they fully support safe rider schemes.

This year will be the 7th Eastern lights Cavalcade which to date, has raised approximately £43,000 for the sole beneficiary – the James Paget Hospital Accident and Emergency unit (A & E).  Every single penny made from entry tickets, collections and contributions is donated to the unit.

Money donated to the A & E unit has purchased a blood gas analyser machine, costing approximately £17,000. This was recently upgraded at a cost of about £3,000 to expand its capability and has an approximate 10 year working life expectancy, requiring a service package commitment of a daily 20 minute calibration and service costing roughly £3,000 per year and is used many times daily.
   
Previously the A & E unit had no machine for analysis, relying on using the Intensive Care unit’s machine or through the hospital’s own biochemistry lab which was adequate - but with their own machine on site, blood results are now instantly obtained which is a big plus for critically ill patients.  "A real Life and time saver".

A urine analyzer machine has also been purchased from proceeds of the cavalcades.
 
Funds have been used to decorate and carpet the Relatives Room.  A vanity sink, new furniture and tea/coffee facilities and water colour picture were installed and weekly fresh flowers are provided. This is where relatives or friends can wait for news of loved ones in a quiet comfortable atmosphere away from the main A & E waiting area.

The 4 departments ("Majors", "Resussicatation room", "See and treat" and "minors") have had refit of new cupboards, shelving,storage units and work surfaces.

 It costs approximately £2,000 to run the Cavalcade which is funded from sponsorship and trade stands pitch sales.

If you are interested in helping Paul, Sam, Craig, Sean, Mick & Jenny with the event,  by becoming a marshall - please use the Contact link.  They will be very happy to hear from you.