Mark, of Nunnery fence-fixing fame, collects bikes with his wife Jenny to send to Africa. A few years ago they were doing this out of Darwin and sent 7000 bikes to East Timor. Now they are collecting bikes in Bangalow, Byron Bay area.
The first shipments went to the village bicycle project in Ghana. If you’re in the area up north, why not drop in and check out what going on.
Mark is very keen for anybody interested to get involved.
The Nunnery Bike Workshop was out at Mark’s place when he was at Mortdale in Sydney, getting bikes ready for shipment.
Mark’s website is www.goodwillbicycles.com and he can be contacted on 02 6687 1759 or by his contact us page or via direct email: goodwill_bicycles@yahoo.com.au.
Updated 10/10 by Hugh
6 comments
July 1, 2011 at 05:58
Dallas Painters
I was really
looking for something like this. And i really
enjoyed reading it. It has helped me a lot, Keep it
up.
June 28, 2010 at 22:38
Prosper Silienou
I recently saw the great work you are doing in Africa and the world on the internet. Congratulations! Sending large quantity of bicycles free in the world is a great accomplishment, especially in the current economic environment.
We, redeemed Christian Church of God, House of praise parish in Swaziland the most poor country in the world and the most touched with HIV/AIDS pandemic, we would like to apply for fifty Bikes in assistance of many communities who are in the need.
Feel free to contact us at this address: Prosper SILIENOU P.O.BOX. A 266 Swazi-Paza Mbabane 101, SWAZILAND.
We are looking forward to hear from you.
Prosper SILIENOU,
August 17, 2007 at 21:33
leo mazzeo
hi i have recently become aware of your operations, and as a cyclist myself ,i notice many push bikes discarded and dumped sometimes with its only problem being the chain coming off or a flat tyre. my desire is to be able to provide these same very bikes to a less fortunate child who would be able to appreciate the chance of having a form of transport to get to school, or just play with their friends.
we am currently collecting pushbikes we find thrown out,however we dont have facilities to store them nor do we have the funds to ship them.if you think i could be of assistance to your cause i would be happy to help.
i think many kids in many countries could benefit from this venture.
mobile: 0415645150 LEO
email : mazzeoleo@yahoo.com.au
i live in the waterloo area …. wellington st
i look forward to hearing from you to make this happen !
July 23, 2007 at 09:11
Rev Talla Andre
Rev Talla Andre
1539 E Howard St
Pasadena , C.A 91104
July 13, 2007
Dear Sir,
I recently saw the great work you are doing in Africa and the world on the internet. Congratulations! Sending large quantity of bicycles free in the world is a great accomplishment, especially in the current economic environment.
We, the Association Chretienne Inter denominationelle du Cameroun (ACIC) specialize in working with disadvantaged men and women in rural areas in Cameroon. We are the oldest and largest federation or association involved in assisting men and women who are trapped in poverty. Our volunteers and trainees are constantly in the villages seeking to improve the effectiveness of Aids prevention in rural communities nationwide.
We would love to apply for a container of Bikes.
Presently I am in Pasadena , USA, studying for a PHD in International Development and will be back in Cameroon in September 2007
If you have questions, please call me at 626 318 0298. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Rev Talla Andre
February 27, 2007 at 18:34
bikeclub
Hi Matt,
check out CERES environmental park in.. Brunswick I think. And check out this: http://www.bv.com.au/bikes-and-riding/30114/
February 18, 2007 at 11:02
Matt Doherty
I received an email on this as part of BikeSydney list. I am still an active cyclist and have moved to Melbourne (ah, sweet relief). I personally have only one bike, in heavy use, but could let lot of people know of your project if relevant. So is there a similar scheme set up in Melbourne?