Mark Jones of Llangollen's Drosi Bikes has landed the Best Newcomer accolade at this year’s Denbighshire Voluntary Service Council (DVSC) Volunteer Awards.
The award ceremony took place last Friday at the Naylor Leyland Centre in Ruthin, marking Volunteers Week 2025 and celebrating the enormous impact volunteers have across Denbighshire.
Mark joined Drosi Bikes in October 2024 and in just a short time has become an indispensable member of the workshop volunteer crew.
Drosi says his dedication, energy and willingness to support others, whether repairing bikes, mentoring new volunteers, or helping members of the public, have all made a lasting impression.
Mark’s role involves refurbishing donated bicycles that are then redistributed through local charities or sold at low cost to fund Drosi’s wider community work.
He also supports day to day tasks in the workshop and plays a key role in building confidence and skills among other volunteers.
“Mark’s impact goes far beyond the bikes he works on,” said Becky, Drosi’s Volunteer Coordinator.
“His kindness and positivity help create a welcoming space for everyone who steps into the workshop. We’re delighted to see his contribution recognised with this award.”
Drosi Bikes is a community focused social enterprise based in Llangollen which looks to address the lack of diversity in the cycling community and to offer accessible solutions to climate change, through every day, affordable cycling.
Mark, and all of Drosi’s volunteers, are at the heart of what they do.
Anyone who is interested in getting involved or wants to find out more is encouraged to get in touch with the workshop.
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