BVAA Hatters: Bray Controls (UK) Ltd

Cycling Challenge Raising Money for Alzheimer Scotland

Published: 10th September 2026 | Issue 107 Share article:

In August 2026, the Bray team successfully completed the challenge of cycling around the UK & Ireland (including the IOM) to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer Scotland. Covering over 550 miles / 886 km within a timescale of 6 days - the route included travelling through the following destinations within the UK & Ireland:

Route:

·        Day 1 - Bray (Glasgow) - Lisburn (N. Ireland)

·        Day 2 - Lisburn (N. Ireland) - Dublin (Rep of Ireland)

·        Day 3 - Holyhead (Wales) - Liverpool

·        Day 4 - IOM (Isle of Man) loop around the Island

·        Day 5 - Heysham (England) - Gretna (Scotland)

·        Day 6 - Gretna – Bray

Congratulation to the Bray Controls (UK) Ltd Team: Raymond Scott, Niall Thompson, Neil Gaston and Aaron Scott.

All donations from the cycle challenge are going to Alzheimer Scotland – if you would like to support the team, you can donate via their JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/braycycle

Pictured is the team wearing their BVAA hats - for which the BVAA has donated £100.

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BVAA offers members the opportunity to receive £100 for their charitable cause if they share a photograph of themselves wearing our BVAA hat! So, if you're raising money for a charity, contact us today!

All you need to do is send an image of your endeavours (giving us permission to publish), wearing our free BVAA hat and some information about the fundraising, for a chance to have £100 donated to your chosen charity, if your behatted photo is chosen for publication.

Contact jane@bvaa.org.uk for more information, or if you would like hats sent to you.

BVAA is also proud to support Alzheimer’s Society at this year’s AGM Gala Dinner. The charity is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by dementia. Through vital support services, campaigning and pioneering research, Alzheimer’s Society helps families navigate one of society’s greatest health challenges while working towards a future where dementia no longer devastates lives.

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