Bikers rev up the love with their Easter delivery

Children at a North Lincolnshire hospital received a nice surprise when a convoy of bikers delivered hundreds of toys and eggs.

The Scunny Bikers' annual egg run took place on Monday, with more than 150 riders making the ride around four supermarkets before delivering the Easter eggs to Scunthorpe Hospital's Disney Ward.

Organiser Gavin Stubbs said they had two vans and a car carrying eggs, sweets, toys, teddies and toiletries to families on the ward.

"There's no better feeling than putting a smile on a child's face, especially when they're not having the best time in hospital," he said.

Steve Watson has been taking part in the event for 14 years.

He said: "It's something positive to put back into the world in endless dark times at the minute."

He added that he hoped the event would also help people become more aware of motorcyclists and help improve road safety.

"We're all here together doing something good. Obviously, you do that and then more people notice you in traffic," he said.

At the hospital, Jenny's daughter Clara received some of the treats from the bikers.

"I think it was quite a nice surprise [during] what can be quite a horrible experience," she said.

"It's just something that makes you feel a bit of joy when things are a bit hard."

Courtney and her daughter Ebony were also beneficiaries.

"We've never been in when it has happened," said Courtney.

"I didn't realise how many people would actually turn up and how many eggs they've got."

Kelly's son Theo, who is one, is living with brain damage.

She said: "I just wanted to take him to it because I just want to give him a great life, because we never know how long he might have.

"Thank you so much for everybody that's joined in with everything that's gone off today."

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