East Midlands Blood Bikes

22/05/2026

17/04/2026

Urgent call out tonight for very sick baby, up in sunny Barnsley
All in a days work for our volunteers

16/04/2026

Scientists are still discovering exactly what breastmilk can actually do…

It contains living cells.
Stem cells.
Tiny messengers that carry healing signals through the body.

It can help regulate the immune system, reduce inflammation…
and researchers are even exploring its role in fighting cancer.

And those clear circles in this photo?
That’s breast milk stopping bacteria in its tracks.

Your body makes something no lab has ever been able to fully recreate.

Something that adapts in real time.
Something that knows exactly what your baby needs.

This isn’t just milk.
This is biology at its most intelligent.

if you’ve ever been in awe of what your body can do. You’re allowed to be proud!

29/03/2026

29/03/2026

EAST MIDLANDS BLOOD BIKES.
TWO WEEKS TO GO SO·TICKLE YOUR CARBS AND GET YOUR L**E OUT
EAST MIDLANDS BLOOD BIKERS CHARITY BIKE RIDES 2026
APRIL 12th - Flash the highest village and cafe in the UK
The Charity Bikes ride will start at Ilkeston Market place leaving at 10am prompt.
Suitable for all bikes, learners, scooters, mopeds, 4X4,quads
There will be a BOAT and possibly a UCR
PLEASE READ---
WE OPERATE THE SECOND MAN DROP OFF SYSTEM, WHENEVER THE ROUTE DEVIATES THE LEADER WILL POINT AS TO WHERE THE SECOND RIDER WILL STAY AND THEY DIRECT THE RIDERS BEHIND THEM AS TO WHICH WAY TO GO. HE WILL THEN REJOIN IN FRONT OF THE TAIL END CHARLIE WHO'S POSITION WON'T CHANGE.
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK IT EXPLAINS THE 2nd MAN DROP OFF.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ4OR-b68xI
THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY.
Hopefully you will start with a full tank of fuel as fuel stations will be few and far between. It is recommended that you have breakdown cover as we will not be able to recover your bike.
You will be riding at your own risk.
The ride will be led by Blood Bikers who will also be mixed in with you and there will be a tail end Charlie who's position will never change.
We will be avoiding A roads whenever possible and it will be mainly B and C roads. .
A lot of the roads will have grass growing in the middle, a few with broken tarmac There will be tea/coffee breaks and opportunities for taking photographs.
This can be undertaken by any bike, scooter, moped, 4X4,quads as due to the nature of the roads it will be a slow pace.
As we are a charity that relies on public donations to keep our vehicles on the road and everyone gives their time free, a minimum donation of £10 is asked for help to keep us on the road.
East Midlands Blood Bikes (EMBB) are a group of volunteers who provide vital services to the NHS completely free of charge. We deliver human breast milk, blood, medical supplies and equipment anywhere in the country.
Our services are provided 24/7. We provide this service at no cost at all to the NHS with a large emphasis on making a huge difference to public health, to help reduce bed blocking and save the NHS vast sums of money enabling them to provide a better service overall.
Blood and Blood Products - We provide a professional and reliable out of hours transport service for Blood and Blood products, 365 days a year. We also provide GP's with the ability to offer evening and weekend Clinics by transporting their samples to the Pathology Department so no more having to
take the day off work
Also a big thank you to Judy Richter of Charlie Farley Bike Tours who raised many hundred of pounds for our charity last year with her sponsored bike rides in aid of us, so if you fancy great tours at a reasonable price check out her website.

29/03/2026

Set up and ready to welcome the bikes on the Easter Egg Run Nottinghamshire

15/03/2026

East Midlands Blood Bikes
FOUR WEKS TO GO ·
EAST MIDLANDS BLOOD BIKERS CHARITY BIKE RIDES 2026
APRIL 12th - Flash the highest village and cafe in the UK
The Charity Bikes ride will start at Ilkeston Market place leaving at 10am prompt.
Suitable for all bikes, learners, scooters, mopeds, 4X4,quads
There will be a BOAT and possibly a UCR
PLEASE READ---
WE OPERATE THE SECOND MAN DROP OFF SYSTEM, WHENEVER THE ROUTE DEVIATES THE LEADER WILL POINT AS TO WHERE THE SECOND RIDER WILL STAY AND THEY DIRECT THE RIDERS BEHIND THEM AS TO WHICH WAY TO GO. HE WILL THEN REJOIN IN FRONT OF THE TAIL END CHARLIE.
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK IT EXPLAINS THE 2nd MAN DROP OFF.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ4OR-b68xI
THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY.
Hopefully you will start with a full tank of fuel as fuel stations will be few and far between. It is recommended that you have breakdown cover as we will not be able to recover your bike.
You will be riding at your own risk.
The ride will be led by Blood Bikers who will also be mixed in with you and there will be a tail end Charlie who's position will never change.
We will be avoiding A roads whenever possible and it will be mainly B and C roads. .
A lot of the roads will have grass growing in the middle, a few with broken tarmac There will be tea/coffee breaks and opportunities for taking photographs.
This can be undertaken by any bike, scooter, moped, 4X4 as due to the nature of the roads it will be a slow pace.
As we are a charity that relies on public donations to keep our vehicles on the road and everyone gives their time free, a minimum donation of £10 is asked for help to keep us on the road.
East Midlands Blood Bikes (EMBB) are a group of volunteers who provide vital services to the NHS completely free of charge. We deliver human breast milk, blood, medical supplies and equipment anywhere in the country.
Our services are provided 24/7. We provide this service at no cost at all to the NHS with a large emphasis on making a huge difference to public health, to help reduce bed blocking and save the NHS vast sums of money enabling them to provide a better service overall.
Blood and Blood Products - We provide a professional and reliable out of hours transport service for Blood and Blood products, 365 days a year. We also provide GP's with the ability to offer evening and weekend Clinics by transporting their samples to the Pathology Department so no more having to
take the day off work
Also a big thank you to Judy Richter of Charlie Farley Bike Tours who raised many hundred of pounds for our charity last year with her sponsored bike rides in aid of us, so if you fancy great tours at a reasonable price check out her website.

24/02/2026

🎉🎉🎉 EAST MIDLANDS BLOOD BIKERS CHARITY BIKE RIDES 2026

APRIL 12th - Flash the highest village and cafe in the UK

MAY 10th - North Nott's The forgotten highways of this area.

JUNE 20th - Skegness The way to Skegness where will won't see much traffic.

JULY 19th - We venture into Staffordshire to see the Roaches.

AUGUST 16th - Castleton avoiding the main roads.

SEPTEMBER 13TH - Noth Nott's again, hope the earlier ride hasn't put you off?

OCTOBER 11th - Flash

The Charity Bikes ride will start at Ilkeston Market place leaving at 10am prompt.

Suitable for all bikes, learners, scooters, mopeds, 4X4

There will be a BOAT and possibly a UCR
PLEASE READ---

WE OPERATE THE SECOND MAN DROP OFF SYSTEM, WHENEVER THE ROUTE DEVIATES THE LEADER WILL POINT AS TO WHERE THE SECOND RIDER WILL STAY AND THEY DIRECT THE RIDERS BEHIND THEM AS TO WHICH WAY TO GO. HE WILL THEN REJOIN IN FRONT OF THE TAIL END CHARLIE.
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK IT EXPLAINS THE 2nd MAN DROP OFF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ4OR-b68xI

THERE WILL BE REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY.

Hopefully you will start with a full tank of fuel as fuel stations will be few and far between. It is recommended that you have breakdown cover as we will not be able to recover your bike.

You will be riding at your own risk.

The ride will be led by Blood Bikers who will also be mixed in with you and there will be a tail end Charlie who's position will never change.

We will be avoiding A roads whenever possible and it will be mainly B and C roads. .

A lot of the roads will have grass growing in the middle, a few with broken tarmac There will be tea/coffee breaks and opportunities for taking photographs.

This can be undertaken by any bike, scooter, moped, 4X4 as due to the nature of the roads it will be a slow pace.

As we are a charity that relies on public donations to keep our vehicles on the road and everyone gives their time free, a minimum donation of £10 is asked for help to keep us on the road.

East Midlands Blood Bikes (EMBB) are a group of volunteers who provide vital services to the NHS completely free of charge. We deliver human breast milk, blood, medical supplies and equipment anywhere in the country.

Our services are provided 24/7. We provide this service at no cost at all to the NHS with a large emphasis on making a huge difference to public health, to help reduce bed blocking and save the NHS vast sums of money enabling them to provide a better service overall.

Blood and Blood Products - We provide a professional and reliable out of hours transport service for Blood and Blood products, 365 days a year. We also provide GP's with the ability to offer evening and weekend Clinics by transporting their samples to the Pathology Department so no more having to
take the day off work

Also a big thank you to Judy Richter of Charlie Farley Bike Tours who raised many hundred of pounds for our charity last year with her sponsored bike rides in aid of us, so if you fancy great tours at a reasonable price check out her website.

How to help group riding, so we all get to where we want to go.

23/02/2026

People often see the results of our charity work, but not the long hours, planning, and mental energy that goes on behind the scenes! 😅

Some days it’s overwhelming, but seeing the impact we make keeps us going.

A massive shoutout to all our volunteers—we couldn't do this without your dedication. 💙

If you are interested in helping, drop us a DM or visit our website and click ‘volunteer’

www.emfw.org.uk

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20/02/2026

This was sent to me today so I thought I would share it with you.
Once lost a charity job at final interview stage.

And I deserved to.

I had the right skills. I had the relevant experience. Yet lost to someone who simply cared more about the charity than I did.

The charity made the right call.

Charity work is hard. It can be emotionally draining. Sometimes thankless.

Not exactly the job description they put on the advert.

And when it gets tough, and it DOES get tough, the people who stay are the ones who genuinely believe in what they're doing.

Which is precisely why passion ISN'T optional in this sector.

Skills can be taught. Experience can be built.

But you can't manufacture passion for a cause. And interviewers who've been doing this a while can spot the difference within about thirty seconds.

This is so true when applying for a role in a charity it’s not what you can get out of it. It’s what you can bring to it.
We now have a community that cares about what we do not what they can get from it .
Occasionally we have issues with our volunteers but the true ones stay and keep our mission of saving lives the true meaning of what we do. #