A group of Smiths fans are set to take part in a charity bike ride around Smiths related landmarks in Manchester to raise money for that iconic Manchester building The Salford Lads Club which, as previously reported, is falling into disrepair and needs around £1 million pounds to restore it. It's iconic to Smiths fans because it famously appeared on the cover to the band's 1986 album 'The Queen Is Dead'. The urgency for restoring the building has increased because, as also previously reported, its lead roof was recently stolen.
The Smiths fan organizing the bike ride is Ruth Martin, who told reporters: "I was really sad when I heard the news [about the theft], and was going to make a simple donation but I thought I could do better than that and decided a bicycle ride of Smiths landmarks around Manchester would be a great idea".
The event costs £5 to join and includes a performance from tribute band 'The Smyths' and an ice cream van with the slogan 'Every Day Is Like Sundae' painted on the side. http://www.salfordlasclub.org has more information.