BIG-HEARTED bikers rolled up at Lewisham Hospital to hand out presents on the children's ward.

More than 25 bikers from the London branch of the Goldwings Owners' Club of Great Britain drove into the hospital site wearing Father Christmas outfits.

They handed out around 50 presents to children and chatted to them on the ward.

Assistant Service Manager for Children's Services Anne Bartlett said: "The children were so pleased to get the presents and we are very grateful to the bikers for coming to the hospital."

Biker Val Dorney said: "Every Christmas, we hand out presents to children. This year, we chose Lewisham hospital and a children's home in Charlton.

"It's so nice to see the smile on their faces when we give them the presents."

December 19, 2001 10:00