During lockdown a Woodford Green councillor set up a micro social enterprise refurbishing donated bicycles to auction off to support Haven House children’s hospice.
While he’s not playing chess Cllr Paul Canal (Bridge) has been busy refurbishing various bicyles for Wanstead UpCycles.
He has recently been working on a two-year-old out of stock Chris Hoy bicycle (which goes for £350 brand new), which was donated by an 11-year-old boy.
Paul has set a goal of raising £1,000 for Haven House and is auctioning the bicycle starting Saturday, June 20.
Information about Wanstead UpCycle can be found at https://www.facebook.com/WansteadUpCycles and to place your bid in the bicycle auction go to https://www.facebook.com/paul.canal
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