Bikers to ride together in memory of Blackwood Tunisia terror attack victim Trudy Jones

The 51-year-old grandmother from Blackwood was among the 38 people tragically killed when a gunman opened fire on tourists in a resort in Sousse on Friday, June 26.

Today Trudy’s niece, Cerys Mayne, revealed the family are organising a charity motorbike ride and fun day in August as well as a fundraising entertainment evening next week on Tuesday, July 28.

She said the family are hoping “a couple of thousand people" will come to the family fun day and bike ride, which was chosen as several of Trudy’s family are bikers.

All the money raised will go to the Trudy Jones Trust Fund which has already seen around £300 of donations in less than two weeks.

Ms Mayne will also be selling hundreds of specially-made charity ribbon badges for £1. The ribbons will be cerise pink with diamantes and the letter T for Trudy.

She said the money from the fund will go to Trudy’s family although they are yet to decide what it will be spent on.

If there is a large amount of money, donations will also be made to charities Macmillan Cancer Support and Velindre Cancer Centre which are close to the heart of Trudy’s 84-year-old mother, Ruth Birchard.

Ms Mayne told the Argus: “We have been overwhelmed by the support. Local artists have come forward saying they want to do the singing. It’s been brilliant."

On Tuesday, July 21 a fundraising evening will be held at the Woodbine Club in Blackwood and will feature live music, a raffle and bingo. Entry costs £2.

Then on Saturday, August 29 there will be a sponsored motorbike ride from Blackwood ambulance station to Newbridge Rugby Club. The ride will be followed by a family fun day at the club including music, entertainment and a bouncy castle.

For more information, to donate or buy a ribbon, please email Cerysldavies89@hotmail.co.uk or visit the fundraising website www.gofundme.com/yw5d9gg. Donations can also be made at any Santander branch to the trust fund.