Wednesday 17th December 2025. Meet at The Woodman Inn, Nuthampstead, 09:30 onwards for 11:00 departure to Lister Hospital passing local schools.

If you are planning to join the ride contact Colin Willcox via the club WhatsApp messaging and he will add you to the Toy Run WhatsApp group.

Colin is the focal point for RDMCC involvement in the Toy Run but will not be available to lead a ride to The Woodman Inn as he will already be there.

If someone is prepared to arrange a meeting point and plan a RDMCC group ride to The Woodman please liaise via our WhatsApp group or alternatively make your own way to The Woodman between 09:30 and 10:30.

Donations information can be found at the bottom section of “About The Nutwood Toy Run”

About The Nutwood Toy Run

The Nutwood Toy Run began in 2023 with just 50 teddy bears and a shared idea between Robyn from Nutwood Pubs and Gavin Finley, organiser of the Mud Pluggers biker group. Gavin’s wife works at Lister Hospital, and together we came up with the idea to bring some extra joy to children spending time in there over Christmas. That first year, 20 bikers joined the convoy to deliver the toys — and from there, it’s only grown. In 2024, Colin Willcox and his biker group joined the run, along with members of the Harpenden Land Rover Club, another of Gavin’s groups. With around 20 bikes and 8 Land Rovers, we teamed up with Tesco Extra in Royston, thanks to the amazing Mandy from their Community Projects team and Robyn from Nutwood Pubs. The local community came together in an incredible way, donating toys through Tesco and our Nutwood sites. Together, we collected 23 crates of gifts worth between £3,500–£5,000 — along with generous book donations from Bows Books in Royston and children’s author Alice Hemming (Scholastic). Herts Rural Police supported us on the day, escorting our convoy safely to Lister Hospital.

The toys and books we deliver aren’t just for Christmas morning — they help Lister Hospital keep a back stock for children who are in hospital over the festive period, recovering from operations, or staying in for treatment throughout the year. These gifts are used as rewards and comfort items — a little bit of happiness during a tough time. This year, the Toy Run will be even bigger, with more bikers, more Land Rovers, and continued support from Herts Police and Tesco Extra, Royston, But we can’t do it without you. We’re asking for donations of brand-new toys or books for children of all ages (up to 18 years old). Donations can be dropped off at any Nutwood site or placed in the collection trolley at Royston Tesco.

If you’d like to be part of this year’s convoy, please contact events@nutwoodpubs.com, and your details will be passed on to Gavin or Colin. Thank you.