THE BIG 120

Join "The Big 120" Community Challenge

Celebrating a Century (and then some!)

"The Royal Oak in Chapel Ash is officially turning 120! To celebrate this milestone, we are bringing the community together for The Big 120 Challenge. After the incredible success of last year—where over 200 of you took part—we’re going even bigger this year to raise vital funds for the Midland Freewheelers Blood Bikers."

The Big 120:

Event Schedule

Check out the full lineup of challenges and celebrations taking place across the day!

The Big 120: Event Timetable

Saturday, 6th June | Supporting Midland Freewheelers

08:00 am: Motorbike Ride – Old Duffers Motorbike Club set off (120-mile trip) with a breakfast stop.

10:00 am: Charity Walk – 12-mile walk begins (from the Royal Oak to the Round Oak Wombourne along the canal (6miles) lunch break Then back to the Oak along the old railway line

10:00 am: Netball Tournament – First whistle at Wolverhampton Grammar School.

10:00 am: Cycle Challenge – 20-mile cycle route departs.

11:00 am: The 120km Relay – 24 Runners begin their 5k legs at West Park.

04:00 pm: Live Music – "Wild Country" performs live at The Royal Oak.

06:00 pm: Event Finishes.

All Day at The Royal Oak:

Hot Food available from the Hamper Camper.
DJ playing in the "Jam Shed."
Darts marathon
Meet the blood bikers
Fundraising and celebrations for our 120th Year!

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Who are the Midland Freewheelers?

Heading: Riding for Life: Supporting Our Local Blood Bikers

The Midland Freewheelers are a group of dedicated volunteers who provide an emergency, out-of-hours motorcycle courier service to the NHS—completely free of charge. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, these "Blood Bikers" are a vital link in our healthcare system. Your donations from The Big 120 help them stay on the road to deliver:

Emergency Blood & Platelets: Life-saving supplies for hospitals and the Midlands Air Ambulance.
Human Breast Milk: Transporting donated milk to the Milk Bank at Birmingham Women’s Hospital for premature babies.
Time-Critical Samples: Moving pathology samples and urgent medication across the West Midlands.

Did you know? The Midland Freewheelers receive no government funding. They rely entirely on public donations and volunteers—including some of our very own Royal Oak regulars!

"100% Voluntary. 100% Committed. Every penny we raise together keeps their wheels turning."